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2 J une 30'22 HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB. ECA REVIEW WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE Canadian Prairie Pickers Paying Cash For Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry $$ $ CLIVE COUNCIL Slight crime decrease: Blackfalds RCMP Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative reporter ECA Review The Village of Clive enjoyed a slight drop in crime statistics for the first quarter of the year according to a report submitted by Blackfalds RCMP. The report was presented to village council at their regular meeting June 13. Councillors read the summary for crime statistics from January to May, 2022, as compared to the same time last year. The report stated persons crimes, which includes acts like assault, were down 19 per cent year over year, property crimes, which includes things like theft, were up three per cent and other Criminal Code offences were down by a whopping 25 per cent. Looking at specific types of crimes in more depth, break and enter was up quite a bit, 127 per cent, with 47 more instances than a year ago. Theft of a motor vehicle was up 65 per cent with 24 more instances and theft under $5,000 was down eight per cent with eight fewer instances. In a phone interview June 16 Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Carla Kenney stated councillors were not overly concerned with anything in the report, and she also pointed out the numbers of instances in Clive tend to be small, so when percentage increase is quoted it are once again touring the area! We purchase rolls, bags or boxes of silver coins PAYING HIGHEST PRICES To arrange a free, discreet in-home visit call Kellie at 1-778-257-9019 Bonded since 1967 can sometimes sound like a very large jump when in fact it may only represent a few instances. Animator course Kenney provided a report to council on Assistant CAO Abby Notland’s attendance at an “animator course.” “Animator course is almost completed, A. Notland has one module left,” stated Kenney’s report. “The idea behind an animator is to create a coalition to bring awareness to rural mental health. We are not here to fix the problem we are here to talk about rural mental health and create awareness. “This was a very in-depth course about how to bring rural STETTLER COUNTY COUNCIL Sea can approved in hamlet, reeve cites aesthetic concerns Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative reporter ECA Review Stettler County’s Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) approved the placement of a sea can storage unit inside a hamlet, although the reeve voiced aesthetic concerns. The decision was made at the regular MPC meeting June 22. The Stettler County MPC is comprised of members of county council and chaired by Coun. James Nibourg. Development Officer Jacinta Donovan presented an application from Robert de Vries to place a storage unit at Lot 11 Block 4 Plan 8385T 4914 – 49 Street in the Hamlet of Botha. “The applicant is proposing to place an 8’ x 20’ sea can on Lot 11 Block 4 Plan 8385T within the Hamlet of Botha,” stated Donovan’s report, who pointed out the 8 x 20 size is correct and takes precedence over the 8 x 12 and 8 x 40 both mentioned in the meeting agenda. Donovan stated a sea can, also sometimes referred to as a CCAN or intermodel freight container, is a discretionary use in the Stettler County land use bylaw (LUB), which means the MPC has sole discretion to approve a temporary development permit. She further explained “temporary” means the permit is valid for up to five years and then requires re-application. Coun. Justin Stevens asked for clarification on the development permit’s term, and Donovan answered the applicant didn’t specifically state how long the sea can will be expected to stay on the property and she assumed it’s permanent. Chair Nibourg clarified if the MPC approves this application it will be valid for five years and the applicant will be expected to re-apply. Reeve Larry Clarke asked if neighbouring property owners had a chance to comment on this proposal and Donovan explained if the MPC approves this application it’s then subject to a 21 day appeal which also includes the neighbours. Coun. Ernie Gendre asked if tin garden sheds and similar buildings are handled the same way sea cans are. Donovan stated tin garden sheds are approved uses in hamlet zoning so they don’t require a separate development permit in the way a sea can does. Reeve Clarke asked if there was any information about the condition and appearance of the sea can in question; Clarke stated some sea cans are painted a variety of colours and have large writing on them. “They can look pretty rough,” said Clarke, who added that if the sea can is going to be there for five years it should blend into the neighbourhood. Donovan responded an additional condition could be placed on the development permit that requires the sea can be painted. Nibourg noted that aesthetic requirements can sometimes be subjective but that if the sea can becomes controversial the issue can always come back to the MPC. Sea cans have sometimes faced opposition over their industrial appearance and for some safety issues including possibly acting as an obstacle to firefighters. Councillors eventually voted by a 5 to 2 margin, with Stevens and Coun. Dave Grover opposed, to approve the development permit application for the de Vries sea can with the added requirement that it meet county aesthetic requirements as determined by the development officer. $$ $ Funeral Home Proud to be part of Central Alberta Family Funeral Services Ltd. www.coronationfuneralhome.ca 403-578-2928 corofuneralhome@telus.net Lawyer Dr.McIver Coronation Grad 2022 On behalf of the graduating class of 2022, we would like to thank all the local businesses that helped us by donating equipment for our party, food for our events and being there to help us along the way. These businesses include: Rooster Rentals, SK Welding, M&N Construction, League Projects, Golby Hardware, Bradley Goodbrand, Family Foods, Petro Canada, Clothes 2 You by Jodi, Brett Twa, Logo & Co as well as all Highschool Parents. We appreciate your kind consideration and support. Thank You! Professional Directory E. Roger WANTED Spady Professional DEAD Corporation OR ALIVE Barrister & Solicitor Coronation Mall Coronation, AB Office Hours: Tuesday to Paying Friday 9 Cash a.m. to 5 For p.m. Coin Collections, Silver & Gold Coins, Dentist Royal Can. Mint Sets. Also Buying Gold Jewelry We purchase rolls, bags In Coronation (Located or in boxes Coronation of Mall) silver coins MONDAYS 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call Anytime To arrange for Appointments a free, discreet in-home visit 403-578-3811 Chery Southoff Optometrist CORONATION VISION CLINIC Dr. Ward ZoBell Tues & Thurs 10 - 4 403-578-3221 HANNA VISION CENTRE Eye Health, Glasses, Contacts Dr. Dennis A. Heimdahl Dr. Ward ZoBell Tues, Wed 9-4:30; Thurs, Fri 9-4 403-854-3003 Dentist Our families serving yours! Phone: 825-300-0049 Email: drballdental@gmail.com Canadian Prairie Pickers Location: St, Killam AB, T0B 403-578-3131 2L0 4913 50 are once again touring the area! 2L0 T0B AB, Killam 389, Box Mail: $$ $ mental health to the forefront. Sometimes just talking about it gets people thinking differently about mental health. “Just because you may have a mental health issue does not mean you have a mental health illness.” Water system delay Kenney reported that the Hwy. #12/21 Water Commission pipeline will likely be delayed again. It was estimated the pipeline to Clive would be completed by the end of June, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. The CAO stated the water commission continues to run into supply chain problems, especially computer components it needs for its system. Bylaw complaints Kenney reported on the various bylaw complaints made to the village office. “One unsightly complaint, call made, and email sent to homeowner and renter,” PAYING HIGHEST PRICES call Kellie at 1-778-257-9019 Bonded since 1967 $$ $ stated the memo. “One fail to cut grass, owner complied. Complaints forwarded to animal control – enforcement (included) one dog complaint of too many dogs, one unregistered dog, one failure to pick up dog defecation, one keeping meat rabbit and running at large compliant.” Kenney stated it’s not unusual to see bylaw complaints pick up when spring arrives. LUB review Councillors agreed to move ahead with the village’s land use bylaw review, with a price tag of $16,000. The CAO noted this will be a full review of how the village handles land development and will include public consultation. She estimated first reading of the new bylaw will be on a council agenda by the end of 2022, with final approval in 2023. space available for under $30
ECA REVIEW HANNA/CORONATION/STETTLER, AB June 30'22 3 STETTLER TOWN COUNCIL Council hears crime rate drops in 2022 Stu Salkeld Local Journalism Initiative reporter ECA Review Stettler town council heard crime rates in the community have dropped in 2022, leaving this detachment with the best stats in the region. The presentation was made to council at their June 21 regular meeting. S/Sgt. Bruce Holliday, commander of the Stettler RCMP detachment, appeared before council to give an update on crime in the area, and submitted reports on both provincial and municipal crime gauges. Looking at the Stettler provincial crime gauge total Criminal Code offences were down 34 per cent when compared to January to May of last year. Persons crimes were down four per cent, property crime was down 39 per cent, break and enter was down 45 per cent, theft of motor vehicle was down by seven fewer instances, theft under $5,000 was down by one instance and other Criminal Code offences were down 50 per cent. Taking a gander at the municipal crime gauge total Criminal Code offences were down by 25 per cent when compared to the same time last year. Persons crimes were down five per cent, property crimes were down 35 per cent, break and enters were down 38 per cent, theft of motor vehicle was down 35 per cent, theft under $5,000 was down 42 per cent and other Criminal Code offences were down 12 per cent year over year. Holliday stated drug enforcement in the area has remained about the same as last year while Mental Health Act charges have increased by about four per cent; he noted it’s an issue regionally and provincially. The commander noted the RCMP is examining the use of body worn cameras right now in a pilot project. He stated such cameras are more commonly used in the United States than Canada. Coun. Scott Pfeiffer stated he was happy to see crime going down in the area, but asked where the instances of fraud are occurring. Holliday responded they’re mostly phone-related with the calls originating all over the world and noted prosecution is difficult because the callers are usually based in a foreign country. There appears to be a spike in these fraud calls in the spring he added. Coun. Wayne Smith asked Holliday his opinion of body worn cameras. Holliday answered that he spoke from his own experience that the cameras would ensure RCMP officers are accountable and there’s not much better evidence than a video and audio recording of an incident. However, he pointed out Canada’s cold climate could affect how the cameras operate which would be a challenge. Mayor Sean Nolls asked if Holliday had advice for summer crime prevention. Holliday stated a lot of crime is spontaneous and opportunistic, so people should lock their vehicles. Town Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Greg Switenky asked about the detachment staffing levels. The commander stated one Stettler mountie recently accepted a new job in B.C., and one member is reduced due to a health issue. However, the S/Sgt. stated he tries to plan ahead and fill gaps as quickly as possible. Holliday stated that the Stettler detachment has the best stats out of 23 detachments in the region. Councillors accepted the report for information. Dirt bike track Councillors approved a response to a request from the Stettler Dirt Riders Association; a spokesperson appeared at a previous meeting to ask the Town of Stettler for support in the form of some roadway materials and to help mow grass n the property infield. After discussing the request at a committee of the whole meeting councillors passed a resolution that the town would provide excess roadway material to help the dirt riders but that the association would have to continue cutting the infield grass themselves. This was contingent to the dirt riders signing a new lease with the town. Emergency room closure Councillors also approved by resolution some strong words regarding the closure of the Stettler Hospital’s emergency room one day in both May and June, 2022. “CAO Switenky advised that on June 9, 2022, the Town of Stettler administration was advised by Alberta Health Services (AHS) that the Stettler Hospital’s emergency room would not be staffed by a physician for a 24-hour period due to staffing challenges. “Alberta Health Services (AHS) own and operate the Stettler Hospital complex including the newly renovated emergency room and to have it closed due to doctor shortages is unacceptable. It seems there has been a serious deterioration in accountability on behalf of AHS or the Province of Alberta to the residents of Stettler and surrounding area.” The memo also stated Mayor Nolls and Switenky had a meeting planned with AHS for June 22 to hear how these shutdowns would be avoided in the future. PAINTEARTH COUNCIL Funding approved for baseball teams playing provincials Daniel Gonzalez ECA Review Funding applications for the U13 Baseball Coronation Royals and the U15 AA Boys Baseball Provincials were sent to the council at the June 21 County of Paintearth meeting. The U13 Coronation Royals will be playing provincials through June and July 2022. The U15 AA Boys Baseball team will also be playing provincials but only through July 2022. Both teams will receive $500 in funding through the County Policy AD 018 Recreation and Community Service grants. Road repairs A resident has requested road repairs on SE 19-37-13- W4. The resident noted that there is an excess build up of water in the area and has requested repairs to the road in the area. About 150 metres of road will be repaired with plans to add three culverts to direct the flow of water. Council moved to approve development of the road. Council will determine the cost at a later date. Administration will work with the individual who made the request. County of Paintearth hopes to complete the project by the end of August or early September. Sign request Parents have asked council to install “Children at Play” signs at RR161 and TR382 out of concern for their children due to the amount of vehicles that travel through the area. Council has approved the installation of the signs in the area. GET OUT AND ENJOY FREE ENTERTAINMENT! BRING A LAWN CHAIR brought to you by the Town of Stettler Parks and Leisure Services www.stettler.net
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