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Established in 1918 in Tofield, Alberta
Beaver Foundation celebrated
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Opens in Tofield
TALK OF THE TOWN The opening of Tim Hortons at the Esso just off Highway 14 at Tofield has created a lot of buzz and excitement. The coffee shop, which has become a Canadian favourite and a part of the culture, now provides its excellent products to Tofield area residents and travellers along the busy highway. Above, the newly hired staff prepares for the onslaught of customers to begin a busy day.
4 - Beaver County Chronicle, September 18, 2019
Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: (780) 663-3730 Fax: (780) 663-3602 Toll Free: 1-866-663-1333 www.beaver.ab.ca Email: administration@beaver.ab.ca
Proclamation: Alberta Development Officers Week
Employment Opportunity
ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS WEEK SEPTEMBER 23 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (STUDENT) Temporary, Part-Time, September – December, 2019
A Development Officer is a current planning and development specialist with knowledge in current legislation, policy and bylaws, systems and technical requirements for physical development within communities in the Province of Alberta. A Development Officer enforces and administers land use regulations and policies on behalf of a municipality, and is designated to the position of Development Authority by the municipality as defined by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26.
Beaver County is seeking a temporary, part-time (student) Administrative Assistant to support our team. This position will be located in the Beaver County Services Centre in Ryley.
WHEREAS the Alberta Development Officers Association, representing professional Development Officers in Alberta, endorses Alberta Development Officers Week to recognize sound development and planning practices and the contribution made by Development Officers to the quality of development within our communities and environment; and, WHEREAS Alberta Development Officers Week helps us to publicly recognize the work of our municipal colleagues in planning and development for the improvement of Beaver County and, WHEREAS we recognize Development Officers and their commitment to public service; and, NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Kallal, do hereby proclaim the week of September 23 to September 28, 2019, to be designated as Alberta Development Officers Week in the Beaver County.
Proclamation: Public Rail Safety Week PUBLIC - RAIL SAFETY WEEK Whereas Public – Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada and the United States from September 23 to 29, 2019. Whereas it is in the public’s interest to raise citizen’s awareness in reducing avoidable accidents, injuries and damage caused by collisions at level crossings or incidents involving trains and citizens; Whereas Operation Lifesafer is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the rail industry, government, police services, the media and other agencies and the public to raise rail safety awareness; Whereas CN has requested Beaver County Council adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing effort to save lives and prevent injuries in communities, including Beaver County; It is hereby RESOLVED to support national Public – Rail Safety Week, to be held from September 23 to 29, 2019.
Looking for Tutors
Duties will be dependent on the skill set of the candidate and may include receptionist duties at the front counter, cash receipts, mail pick-up, sorting, and delivery, assisting with County communications (e.g. newspaper, website, etc.), filing and document management, and providing assistance to other staff as required. Candidates must be between the ages of 16 and 19, have completed Grade 10, and be registered to attend high school. Qualifications include experience with cash management or mathematical aptitude, effective interpersonal and organizational skills, and computer literacy. Previous customer service experience is preferred. Hours of work will be 7.75 hours per week on Fridays (unless school is in session) and each day during the Christmas break. The position will commence as soon as possible. The wage rate for this position is $16.52 per hour. Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume with references, stating relevant training and experience. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is selected. Margaret Jones, Assistant CAO Beaver County Box 140 Ryley, AB T0B 4A0 T: (780) 663-3730 F: (780) 663-3602 E: mjones@beaver.ab.ca Beaver County is committed to a healthy and safe workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
2019 Construction Schedule Schedule is subject to change depending on the weather. **ECD – Es mated Comple on Date TBD – To Be Determined TASK TWP RD 514 RoadTek Repairs TWP RD 512 east of SH 630 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 482 west of HWY 36 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 132 south of TWP RD 482 Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 182 TerraCem (from TWP RD 484 to Black Nugget Entrance) Phase 1 (Cement) Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) TWP RD 502 TerraCem (from RGE RD 201 – 205) Phase 1 (Cement & Tack)
Phase 2 (1st li of chip seal) Phase 3 (2nd li of chip seal) Phase 4 (Final sweep of chips) RGE RD 124 Gravelock (from TWP RD 470 – 463) Bridge Construc on TWP RD 494 west of SH 857 Culvert Maintenance Road Oiling (loca on TBD) Patching Oil Roads Patching/Shoulder Pulls Backsloping- TBD Gravelling Dust Control- 1st Applica on Dust Control- 2nd Applica on
START DATE May 21
PROJECTED END DATE June 3
UPDATE – Sept 18
May 21 TBD
June 1 TBD
Phase 3 – Completed May 27 Phase 4 – Complete May 31
May 21 TBD
June 1 TBD
Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31
May 21 TBD
June 1 TBD
Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31
June 3
July 31
Phase 1 – Completed June 15 Phase 2 – Completed June 18 Phase 3 – Completed August 23 Phase 4 – ECD – Mid September
July 2
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Sept Apr 22 Aug 19 Apr 15 Sept 3 Oct 7 Jan 23 May 6 Aug 6
Oct Nov 1 Aug 30 Oct 31 Sept 24 Oct 18 Sept 27 May 31 Aug 9
Completed – May 23
Phase 1 - 205-204- cemented/tacked - 204-203 -cemented/tacked - 203-202 -cemented/tacked - 202-201 -cemented/tacked Phase 2 – Completed July 26 Phase 3 – Completed August 27 Phase 4 – ECD - Mid September Completed August 14 Bridge will be closed to public traffic during construc on Ongoing Ongoing
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