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School Division actively recruiting bus drivers in face of provincial shortage; ‘crisis level’ according to ASBCA Leslie Cholowsky Staff Reporter
The Battle River School Division (BRSD) is, like other divisions across the province, experiencing a shortage of bus drivers. The Alberta School Bus Contractors’ Association (ASBCA) said last week that the provincial shortage has reached a crisis level. “Every day there are fewer busses available and fewer certified operators to drive them,” says Mark Critch, president of the ASBCA. The Association says the major crisis is arising from a shortage of certified drivers. Some areas are reporting 30 per cent fewer drivers than what is needed to provide adequate service to students and families. BRSD Director of Transportation Kristi Edwards says the division has been facing a shortage of bus drivers for quite some time. “The issue started prior to the pandemic, but has been heightened over the past couple of years.” She says, “We have been fortunate to recruit/retain enough drivers to cover all of our 78 regular bus routes, however two of those drivers have not yet been able to access all the training they need, so we are currently relying on spare drivers to cover those two routes. “If a regular driver needs to be away
from their route it can also be a challenge to find spare drivers.” The Association says bus drivers must complete the Alberta Ministry of Transportation’s MELT driver training certification, which ensures that drivers are qualified and competent to drive. The 3-4 week course is mandatory for new drivers, and costs up to $5,000. The ASBCA says part of the issue causing a shortage is the training cost, along with a lack of wages for the time spent training, then the hourly wage paid to drivers afterwards. The ASBCA is asking the province to come up with a solution for an issue that threatens to reduce the overall numbers of drivers available before the situation becomes more serious. “With the shortage of school busses and drivers, Alberta children are being put at serious risk. “If a school bus is late, or worse,
doesn’t show, for whatever reason, kids are being impacted by having to wait outside, in various weather conditions. They are also at risk of losing valuable learning time, which will impact them for years to come.” BRSD Communications Director Diane Hutchinson says, “Our school division recognizes that the training requirements to be a bus driver are rigorous and can be costly. “BRSD is delighted if we can hire someone who has already completed the necessary training, but in reality most people who are being hired do not yet have all of the courses they need.” Edwards says, “BRSD considers it a worthwhile investment to help people hired as bus drivers access the training they need and also covers the cost of training for new bus drivers. “In exchange, we ask that bus drivers commit to staying with us for a
minimum of two years.” The ASBCA says the province needs to reallocate funds “that are desperately needed to fund and assist school bus contractors and their drivers. “Financially incentivize people to consider getting training to become a neighbourhood school bus driver. “Who should be expected to pay $5,000 for a course to certify them for a part-time job paying minimum wage?,” the Association asks. Edwards says, “BRSD is aware that salary can be an issue in the recruitment and retention of bus drivers. The school division is trying to find new or innovative ways to support bus drivers.” BRSD is actively recruiting for bus drivers. Edwards is also part of a subcommittee through the Student Transportation Association of Alberta, working on a solution for driver recruitment and retention.
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Tofield Christmas market helps support local family after tragedy Jana Semeniuk Staff Reporter
The Tofield Community Hall was hopping during the Tofield Community Christmas Market on Nov. 19. Approximately 30 vendors set up 43 tables nearly selling out the market space according to organizer Brenda Oancia. “We pretty much sold out today,” she said. Oancia added that she has been organizing the market for the past five years, holding markets the third Saturday of each month during April, Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. “We don’t usually hold one during the summer. It’s too hard to get vendors and people are away camping,” she said. Meanwhile, an anonymous Santa was also on hand to give treats to children and have their picture taken with him. One of the vendors was husband and wife team, Mary Ann and Murray Nason, who make wood crafts to sell under their business name Ryley Woodcrafts. “It’s a joint effort. We’ve been working together since 1987,” said Mary Ann. “It’s always been kind of a hobby for him. We’re retired (now), so this is what he does for fun working in the shop.” The Woodcrafters’ table was set up with a variety of bird feeders, solar light signs and lighthouses. In addition to several different products to buy, shoppers were also asked to contribute to a donation box set up to support the local Dee family who tragically lost their 17-year-old son, Damion, Oct. 27. A speech, written by Damian’s friend Daffiny, was read by Oancia to the crowd. “Everyone, we have set up a donation box for the family of Damion Dee. They recently experienced a tragic loss with their son. We are hoping to, as a community, help support their family in this time of need,” she said. Oancia said the next market will be Dec. 10 which will include a silent auction event to help support the Dee family.
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Claystone organic composting project shared at open house Patricia Harcourt Claystone Waste held an open house at their new offices on site to share information regarding their new composting project with the public. Chief Operating Officer Corey Popick, and Communications Officer Anne Ruzicka, met residents in the board room during the 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. “meet and greet” session. The composting project has received an interim development permit from Beaver County, said Popick. The new aerated composting facility Claystone plans to build next year uses the aeration of composting piles to turn organic waste matter into usable compost. The regional landfill’s website states that, “if we process it properly into compost, we gain a fantastic, eco-friendly resource that can be used to grow food while also reducing landfill usage and greenhouse gas emissions.” The organic waste material needed to make the compost will be picked up at municipalities and/or large scale commercial enterprises, and transported to Claystone before it is turned into composting. What Claystone calls a “rich usable compost” will have a certificate of authenticity attached to it and then sold. Much of the organic waste matter will be coming from the Edmonton area, said Ruzicka, which is in the process of reducing its own waste volumes. Claystone’s permit allows it to turn 20,000 tonnes a year of this waste matter into organic composting. “We are not taking garbage in the feedstock,” she said. The kinds of product Claystone would accept for the compost can include items such as leaf, yard and food waste. The facility will run four to six trucks per day to pick up the waste material and deliver it to the landfill for composting. Popick called the 20,000 tonne limit a “hard cap” which would include the organic material (feedstock), and wood chips (bulking agent) used to eliminate the moisture in the material. The materials would have “minimal contamination,” he said, coming directly from the Green Cart Program. A meeting had been held recently just for residents living around the landfill
itself. “We wanted to answer their questions,” Popick explained. This open house on November 15 was designed “to open up to the public” in a similar process for anyone else who wanted more information. Speaking about the facility’s end product, he said the environmental sustainability standards for the facility exceed the standards for composting facilities in Alberta. “It’s not built yet,” he said, noting “construction will be in the spring and take a couple of months” to complete. “It’s all basically groundworks…all outside infrastructure.” Once completed, Claystone will start taking in organic waste product in the summer of 2023. This will come mainly from Edmonton and consist of leaf and yard feedstock as well as food waste. It will come from sources such as Alberta municipalities, large scale commercial enterprises, restaurants, and large building operations. Popick said the project will help reduce greenhouse gases and impacts to the landfill. The process once the organic waste arrives is to mix it with wood chips which are used as a bulking agent allowing oxygen to aerate the material. This oxygen aeration is “the most important component to minimizing the risk of microbes producing odours,” states Claystone on its website. There will also be 15 cm of biocover layer placed on top to help with the aeration process made up of coarse wood chips or finished compost. This layer has microbes that will absorb and decompose the odour components and left in aerated static piles for 45 days. Contaminants are removed by a dual deck screen it and move it to the curing stage where the compost is finished. Claystone says the technique “has proven successful in mitigating odour issues before they occur.” Once the product is tested to confirm it is ready for sale, “We will sell it in bulk,” said Popick, to customers such as residential landscapers and farmers. The product will be certified as Category A (CCME Guidelines) which he said means it can be introduced into the food system, such as in gardens. Claystone will own the product, and
Claystone’s Chief Operating Officer Corey Popick, and Communications Director Anne Ruzicka, provide information for those attending the recent public open house regarding the landfill’s organic compost recycling project. PATRICIA HARCOURT PHOTOS
Those attending the open house at Claystone Waste November 15 gathered in the board room for open discussion with the regional landfill’s officials. Popick said: “It will be here for sale in bulk.” The landfill’s website states, “the intent is to make the finished compost available to anyone (and) local residents could pick up the compost and load it as it won’t be bagged.” Popick added that 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes will be available annually. “By year-end (of 2023) we will have some product available,” he said, and it will be available for the 2024 growing season. Said Ruzicka: “We have most of the
permits,” from Alberta Environment, “and Beaver County provided a conditional development permit.” After the meeting with neighbouring landowners, both Popick and Ruzicka said they felt the local residents were satisfied with the responses. And no doubt the intent of this latest public open house is that others in the area get the answers to the questions they may still have about this latest recycling project by Claystone.
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MP Damien Kurek receives his flu shot Claystone Waste e is a municipally con ntrolled corporation established in 20 20 by the Town of Viking, Vikin 2020 ng Town of Tofield Tofield, Village of Ryley, Village of Holden and Beaver County. Claystone Waste is committed to being a responsive community partner and to operating with the highest standards of environmental and operational excellence in the delivery of waste management services. Claystone Waste operates the following facilities:
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Battle River - Crowfoot MP Damien Kurek smiles before receiving his flu vaccination. Battle River - Crowfoot Member of Parliament Damien Kurek received his annual flu shot on Friday in Consort, and in an effort to promote vaccine awareness released the following statement. “Each year, I choose to get my flu shot to help protect me and the people around me from influenza. “While vaccines are not, nor should
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County Council receives monthly administration activity reports Patricia Harcourt Beaver County Council’s November 2 meeting included activity reports from the county’s various departments showing the work done to the end of October. The Department of Infrastructure included fall maintenance work, with cementing completed for the year, as well as chip sealing projects. About 400 miles of gravelling was completed and is ongoing. There was gravel crushing in NuRock pit (Camrose), and the Lindbrook drainage culvert across private property was done. Infrastructure had three new graders ordered with delivery of two in September. Culvert replacement and installation was ongoing. Black Nugget Lake tank replacement was finished and the cement pad laid in as well. Roadside mowing is now done, with the second grader mounted mower delivered. Shoulder pulls at that time were started in Division 2. Permit and crossing agreements were reported busy and a few special drainage projects were being worked on. Bruce and Kinsella sewer systems were flushed for the year. Special projects include gravel pit reclamation (put on hold due to contract); the five year capital plan; gravel hauling program done in-house, purchased four trucks and trailer; working on campground upgrades and calcium dust controls all completed. Work on strategic priorities included a long term gravel supply options look; and an oiled roads policy review. In the Department of Legislative Services, a new development officer began work on October 17. There was assistance to the Corporate Services
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Department and the Interim General Manager began working on October 18. Awarded a contract for Human Resources strategy and Employee Compensation Review with the project to begin in January 2023. Special projects including exploring the expansion of Council Chambers with “further action to be coordinated with the Village,” of Ryley. Also helped organize the RMA District 5 golf tournament in July, conducted staff team building in August and assisted with County Christmas Party organization. Union negotiations were also concluded. The Department of Corporate Services continues with planning activities in the preparation of the 2022 assessment for the 2023 tax year. The collection of 2022 taxes as of November 2 was about 46 per cent. Equalized assessment has been prepared and submitted to the province. Under Community Services Department, the agriculture section reports seasonal spraying program is now completed as of September 21. Clubroot surveys are completed with five new locations identified. Beaver tails under the program include 176 as of November 2. Under Enforcement, the hiring of a Community Peace Officer as of November 2 was “waiting on a signed offer of employment.” Still preparing a security plan for upgrading security at county facilities. A project meeting with the contractor was held on November 9 for the Emergency Management Plan. Under Community Development, campground maintenance and upgrades were ongoing at both Black Nugget Lake and Camp Lake. Ten people entered the county’s photo contest. Under Planning and Development, the county is still working with the consultant on the MDP and
LUB updates. A development officer has been hired and training is ongoing for the position. Also working with landowners to address bylaw concerns. Under special projects, development is still working with AEP on Thomas Lake water issues, which have been identified. Landowner engagement is on hold awaiting more information from the grant program.
The Holden Agricultural Society completed the Holden Complex 50 years ago with local hands. This fact was celebrated November 12 at the Complex with the help of, from left, Deputy Reeve Gene Hrabec (who represents the area in Division 3) and Reeve Kevin Smook. The two congratulated the society on its accomplishment. Also attending was Division 5 Councillor Dale Pederson (not shown). The local residents of Holden and area built the complex in the early 1970s and have successfully managed it through the Ag Society to this day. Hrabec is also a member of the society and does all the steak frying during the many steak night fundraisers held at the Complex. Smook was able to make everyone laugh as he reminisced about the early ‘70s and they also named many people who helped construct the building in a nostalgic tribute to the past.
Snow & Ice Removal
Snow & Ice Removal - Help Prevent Traffic Safety Hazards this Winter Residents and property owners are advised to keep the snow and ice they clear from their driveways, and property on their own property. Beaver County asks that you refrain from: • Depositing snow, ice and other material onto roadways, right-of-ways, ditches or property other than your own. • Conduct any form of work or maintenance on any County road, road right-of-way, or ditch without permission from the County. Pushing snow and ice onto County roadways, ditches, right-of-ways, and property other than your own results in: • Increased traffic and safety hazards by making roads uneven and unpassable • Slowing down the County’s snow removal process • Increased risk of damaging equipment during back blading of ditches • Potentially damaging roads and road maintenance equipment • Blocking or damaging culverts during freeze and thaw cycles which can lead to higher risks of flooding during the spring • Causing inconveniences for other property owners, residents and motorists. • Damaging utility lines, bridge structures, road access as well as vegetation. If you require snow removal during regular and after regular business hours please contact the Beaver County Service Center @ 780-663-3730 or toll free 1-866-663-1333. After regular business hours your call will be answered by our dispatch service, who will take all your details. For non-emergency requests, your request will then be forwarded to road maintenance staff on the next business day. If an emergency arises it will be addressed immediately. Have a safe winter driving season!
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Beaver County Service Centre 5120 - 50 Street Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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The following Development Application has been APPROVED (except where otherwise noted) by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 98-801, subject to the right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. APPEAL DEADLINE: November 29, 2022 Application No. 020020-22-D0070 Applicant: Caitlin Strong Landowners: Ronald and Harold Bowen Location: SE-13-051-20-W4 Development: Discretionary Use - Second or Additional Dwellings (1876 sq. ft mobile home). Permitted Use - Buildings and Uses Accessory to Permitted Use (As built garage). [Variance required for minimum side yard setback distances from Western boundary] Any person wishing to appeal a decision may do so by serving written notice on the prescribed form (stating reasons for the appeal) and submitting the applicable fee of $200.00 to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board at the following address. The notice of appeal must be submitted before 4:30 pm on the appeal deadline date shown above, or be postmarked by the appeal deadline date. The prescribed form is available at www.beaver.ab.ca or at the County office. Further information regarding the above decision(s) may be obtained from the County Office, Ryley, Alberta. SECRETARY Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Beaver County, Box 140 Ryley, Alberta T0B 4A0 (780) 663-3730 Due to COVID-19, all appeal hearings will be held electronically until further notice.
Holiday Decorating Contest Beaver County invites all residents, and businesses to participate in this special rural community event by entering into this December Decorating Contest. Please see the rules below and fill out an entry form.
Instructions Entry Application Period: November 12, 2022, to December 5, 2022 Judging period: December 14, 2022 Winners announced: December 21, 2022 1. Participation is open to everyone residing or operating a business in Beaver County rural area. 2. Nominations will be accepted beginning at 6:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022. 3. All entries must be submitted before 11:59 pm December 5, 2022 via online form or email either to the Councillor in your division or the Beaver County office. 4. Entry is free, no cost or fees apply 5. Contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. 6. Judging will be based on “curb appeal” as viewed from the road only. Therefore, only those decorations located in the front of the property may be entered. 7. Winning participants agree to have one or more photos of their decorated residence exterior posted on the Beaver County Website and/or published on our social media pages, and in the Chronicle. 8. Prizes will be awarded 9. Winners will be announced via social media on December 21st, 2022. And best attempt to contact the winners will be made by Council. Proof of residency for the winning homes are required to receive prizes. 10. Be creative, be festive, have fun! 11. Yard Signs will be given to winning homes to place in their yard. Show off your win with a “Beaver County Congratulations Sign”! 12. The Holiday Decorating contest, including rules and prizes, may change at any moment or canceled without notice. To print an entry form visit https://www.beaver.ab.ca/residents/december-decorating-contest
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