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Federal Election Called: three candidates so far vying for Battle River-Crowfoot Patricia Harcourt Editor
Three candidates are in the running for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot so far following the 43rd federal election call on Tuesday, Sept. 3. They are, as of Monday this week: Conservative Party of Canada candidate Damien Kurek, Green Party of Canada candidate Geordie Nelson, and People's Party of Canada candidate David Michaud. According to Liberal Riding Association President for Battle River-Crowfoot Chris MacKay, there will be no candidate running under the Liberal banner in this election campaign. "Unfortunately, due to our numbers, it is unlikely we will have a Liberal candidate for this election. I have been working with the Provincial team on strategy, but at current there are no planned events," MacKay stated in an email. As of Monday there is also no New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada candidate listed. Canadians will be heading to the polls on Oct. 21. At this point, Conservative candidate Kurek appears to have the biggest boots to fill after being nominated to take over from outgoing MP for the riding Kevin Sorenson. Sorenson has held the riding firmly for over two decades. In fact, Kurek worked for Sorenson when Sorenson was Minister of State (Finance) in Ottawa before taking over the MP's constituency office in Camrose. Previous to this, he worked at the Saskatchewan Legislature for then premier Brad Wall in research, policy, and communication portfolios. Also like his predecessor, Kurek was born and raised in the riding.
"Our region has been well represented over the last two decades by Kevin Sorenson, and I am honoured to succeed him as the Conservative Party candidate," Kurek stated in a Sept. 12 release. "And with Kevin's retirement the stakes have never been higher to make sure we send a strong representative to Ottawa." Kurek's message included making life "more affordable by cutting taxes like the Carbon Tax and GST on home heating." He also said, "We are ready to bring accountability back to Ottawa and to ensure that government respects your tax dollars and spends within its means. "We have a plan to ensure that Canada stands up for what's right around the world," Kurek stated. "We are going to respect provinces and make sure that projects in the national interest, like pipelines, are built." PPC candidate David Michaud comes from a military background, having spent two decades in the Communications Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces. According to his website, he has served both in Canada and abroad and has seen "many of the atrocities that go on arose the world." He and his wife have lived in Beaver County since November 2014, living on an acreage where he has fostered retired racing greyhounds. "As a result of this and my background, I am not afraid of hard work, long hours, and sticking to a job until it is done," stated Michaud. "As a father, grandfather and husband, I know the stresses put on 'average' Canadians. "I believe Canadians are ready - and need - to embrace fresh ideas of the People's Party of Canada (PPC) and we
Damien Kurek deserve a higher level of integrity from our government officials. "I believe in the party's principles of personal freedom, individual responsibility, fairness, and respect," Michaud concluded. "I try to live by these principles and advocate them in my daily life." The Green Party of Canada's candidate for Battle RiverCrowfoot is newcomer Geordie Nelson, who lives and works in Camrose. Geordie came from Ottawa as a teenager and lived with his military family in Wainwright. He is a recent graduate of the University of Alberta Augustana Campus, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science.
David Michaud He has lived in Camrose for the past eight years and now works at the campus as the Conference Services Coordinator. He is motivated to become the Green Party candidate due to his deep concern "about the environmental crisis our world is facing," states his bio on his website. "He believes Canada can be a world leader in shaping a more sustainable future. He is passionate about combating food waste, protecting wild places, green technology, indigenous reconciliation and building livable communities." He also states that "resilient rural communities in the Prairies connected to the land are essential for Canada's
future." As an artist, he designed the new logo for the local Battle River Watershed Association and does other volunteer work in the community. In Alberta, the federal Conservative Party of Canada and the People's Party of Canada have each fielded a complete slate of 34 candidates in all 34 ridings. Other parties are having difficulty filling their riding seats with the Green Party having 28 candidates out of 34 ridings to date, the NDP having filled 26 out of 34 riding nominations, and the Liberals having filled only 25 nominations out of 34. Note: No photo was available for NDP candidate Geordie Nelson at press time.
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.
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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
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UPDATE – Sept 18
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Phase 3 – Completed May 27 Phase 4 – Complete May 31
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Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31
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Phase 3 – Completed May 23 Phase 4 – Completed May 31
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Phase 1 – Completed June 15 Phase 2 – Completed June 18 Phase 3 – Completed August 23 Phase 4 – ECD – Mid September
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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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