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RCMP Commander
sees housing situation
in Castor a problem
Cpl. Chad Salmi says Castor homes
tough to come by for RCMP members
Stu Salkeld
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
ECA Review
The Consort RCMP detachment is
trying its best to get members into
local communities, but the NCO says
homes aren’t always easy to come by.
Consort acting commander Cpl.
Chad Salmi spoke to Castor town
council at their regular meeting Feb.
24. Salmi is also acting commander of
the Coronation detachment area,
which includes Castor.
Salmi said the RCMP are currently
in financial planning mode for the
next fiscal year and wanted to gather
input from communities on priorities
for policing and also hear community
concerns.
He said the RCMP’s goals include
reducing crime but also include
enhancing public confidence and
engagement, goals which can be
reached in a variety of ways: coffee
breaks with the RCMP, council meetings
or simply talking with residents
on the street.
Salmi noted the RCMP know that
rural crime is a concern. However, he
said he wanted to hear directly from
councillors about local issues.
Coun. Trudy Kilner said police visibility
is important. “We don’t see them
around here enough.”
The corporal said the RCMP are
looking at having members live in
Castor, but housing is always a
concern.
It seems there is always property for
sale, but rental properties are usually
more in demand with newer or
younger Mounties.
Salmi said an RCMP member
recently had trouble finding a home in
Coronation and the rental market in
Castor is also tight. He stated that if
the rental market was better, he suspects
members would be attracted to
Castor because, for example, it’s closer
to Stettler and Red Deer.
It was noted that the RCMP likes to
lease property, as the landowner
remains responsible for maintenance.
Mayor Richard Elhard said that as
far as crime or safety concerns,
speeding is always on the list, as are
stop sign infractions. Elhard said it
seems people treat stop signs as
optional.
Coun. Tony Nichols agreed speeding
is a concern in Castor.
The mayor elaborated saying: 50th
Street “is kind of a race track,” and
Castor residents also have to deal with
stunting on icy roads.
Coun. Lonny Nelner said every year
council hears complaints from residents
who are concerned about
speeding and stunting.
The subject of RCMP funding was
mentioned. Salmi said it appears there
may be increased funding for the
RCMP, but whether the Castor region
sees another member is not known.
Salmi noted the average cost for an
RCMP constable and patrol car is
about $160,000.
Coun. Nichols echoed the concern
that he would like the RCMP to be
more visible in the Castor community.
Councillors accepted Salmi’s presentation
as information.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
INTERMUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The Government of Alberta has enabled municipalities to create
an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) with its neighbour
municipalities, both urban and rural.
The Special Areas Board has created a draft IDP with the below
listed neighbour municipalities that defines a Fringe Area along
their border. Development within this Fringe Area will be subject
to the land use regulations and conditions of referral in these IDP’s
upon effect. There are no changes to the Special Area 2, 3 & 4 Land
Use Order.
The Special Areas Board is planning to hold public hearings to
gather input from interested and affected parties for the following
plans:
• M.D. of Acadia No. 34
• Town of Drumheller
• Wheatland County
• County of Newell
Public hearings will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 beginning
at 11:00 am at the Special Areas Youngstown Service Center located
at 404-2nd Ave. E, Youngstown, AB.
The draft IDPs are available for viewing online at
www.specialareas.ab.ca.
Comments on the draft IDPs can be sent to Maeghan Chostner,
Communications Officer via written submission, and will be
accepted until March 2, 2020. Written comments will be presented
publicly to the Board at the above hearing date. Written comments
can be submitted via:
- email - public.input@specialareas.ab.ca
- mail - Maeghan Chostner, Communications Officer
Special Areas Board
Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
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