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Volume 112, Issue 22
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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British Invasion
LESLIE CHOLOWSKY PHOTO
Leisa Way and the Wayward Wind Band took over the Forestburg Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 23, to start off the 2019-2020 Concert Season with a bright and shiny hit with their Across the Pond: The British Invasion show. From Petula Clark to Joe Cocker, this wildly talented ensemble of amazing artists brought a lot of energy and a whole bunch of hits to the stage, with a performance that spanned decades of top hits coming out of the United Kingdom. One of the best things about them is that they aren’t leaving Flagstaff until performing again at the Palace Theatre in Daysland this Wednesday, Nov. 27. See story P32.
Amalgamation report cautions: Doing nothing not an option Leslie Cholowsky Editor
The October 2019 Operation and Transition Plan for Proposed Amalgamation outright advises Flagstaff municipalities ‘Doing nothing is now truly not an option given the current state of the Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership (FIP).’ The 98-page report comes from years of ‘building block’ work and months of research by authors Shane Pospisil and Nolan Crouse of New West Opportunities. When presenting the report at the Flagstaff region’s fall forum, attended by elected officials from every municipality, Crouse and Pospisil told councillors and administration present, “Residents deserve to know where you stand as a Council.” Pospisil added, “In the last phase, most people agreed that you, and they, need more information to make a decision.
“Most residents will now expect you to make that decision.” The report asks each council, including Sedgewick, who left the regional governance project discussion back in early 2017, to consider 10 different options and to choose one or more options going forward, and to do so quickly, recommending every Council choose a path forward, then come together after Feb. 15, 2020. Crouse and Pospisil represent the 10 options as “the full range and spectrum of options available for Councils’ consideration.” These include: Option one, to receive this report and take no further action on amalgamation activities; option two - To request Alberta Municipal Affairs to complete a Viability Review for the municipality of [____]; option three - to begin the process to work with all other interested municipalities to form one amalgamated municipality; option four - to add a ‘question’ to the 2021 Municipal Election ballot
(plebiscite), on whether or not to proceed with amalgamation; option five - to proceed immediately with planning a 2020 ballot question (plebiscite) on whether or not to proceed with amalgamation; option six - to begin the process to work with all other interested municipalities to explore specialized municipality status; option seven to begin the process to dissolve FIP and replace FIP with a growth management board, newly permitted under the Municipal Government Act; option eight - to maintain the nine-member FIP and work to expand FIP while strengthening the current FIP model; option nine - to give notice to withdraw from FIP and work on matters that arise from time to time as one-off independent regional collaboration and cooperation opportunities, independent of FIP; and option 10 - to begin the process to do only the required intermunicipal collaboration framework and intermunicipal See AMALGAMATION P10
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Two break-andenters reported by Daysland businesses Leslie Cholowsky Editor with files from Cpl. Trent Cleveland Acting Commander Killam RCMP
For the period from Thursday, Nov. 14, to Thursday, Nov. 21, Killam RCMP members responded to 67 calls for service. Acting Commander Corporal Trent Cleveland notes that this is an extremely high call volume compared to surrounding detachments. Members were asked to check two abandoned vehicles. One of these
turned out to be a broken down vehicle, and was towed at the request of the RCMP. The other, also broken down, was removed by the owner. RCMP were called to two accident scenes where they were called to humanely euthanize a moose and a deer. Police dealt with two complaints of Assault. In Forestburg, charges were laid against a 31-year-old male. In Hardisty, a 39year-old male was charged with Assault and with Uttering Threats. Killam members were See RCMP P31
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Friday, December 6 • Kids d Matinee Movie - 2 to 4 pm at The h Northh Pole l (sponsored by the Killam ATB) • Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Display - 5 to 9 pm at The North Pole • Christmas Crafts and Snacks - Killam Public Library from 5:30 to 7:30 pm • Smokies and Hot Chocolate at 5 pm (sponsored by Vision Credit Union) • Parade of Lights at 6:30 pm (Starting at the Auxiliary and Travelling up Main Street. Call to register) • Pictures with Santa at The North Pole After the Parade • Bonfire and Mini Train Rides South on 49th Street After the Parade
Saturday, December 7 • Killam ll Christmas h Craft f Fair at the h Community Hallll - 10 am to 3 pm • Flagstaff Scottish Club Open House at the Killam Seniors Centre - 10 am to 3 pm • Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Display - 10 am to 5 pm at The North Pole • Christmas Cartoons - 10 am to 3 pm at The North Pole • Classic Christmas Movie for the Whole Family - 7 pm at The North Pole. Admission to the Movie is a Donation to The Food Bank.
If you would like to register a tree or gingerbread House to the Festival or an Entry to the Parade of Lights, Please Contact Dan at 780-385-3034
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December 2019 Meetings
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Council Highlights Regular Council Meeting of November 20, 2019 Council Highlights briefly identify decisions made by Council. Council encourages its residents, businesses and stakeholders to keep in touch with Council news. 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget—1st Draft Council reviewed and discussed the proposed 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget. In anticipation of a revenue shortfall, the following revisions are to be incorporated into the 2nd DRAFT 2020-2022 Business Plan and Budget to be brought back to the December 11, 2019 Council meeting: 1. Dust Suppressant Program: Discontinue the MG30 program and offer MG30 in front of residences only along the Arterial Road Network at no cost and apply to strategic locations 2. Oiled Road Inventory – review the current oiled roads procedures for consideration 3. Road Construction – Reduce allotment to $1,000,000/year 4. Road Maintenance Program: Residential Laneway Maintenance to be cost recovery 5. Capital Equipment Purchase: Do not sell Spare Grader but remove from replacement cycle 6. Gravel Program – No crushing project at CR-02-2020 Northeast Area 7. Agriculture Department a. Weed/Pest Inspections – reduce to two inspectors b. Custom Spraying go to cost recovery 8. 2020 Cost of Living do not provide 1.6% cost of living for the Councillors 9. Recreation Funding reduce by 10% 10. Provide funding to the following non-profit organizations: a. Flagstaff Adult Learning: $52,000 for 2020; $52,800 for 2021; and $54,300 for 2022 b. Flagstaff Satellite Family Day Home Society: $21,800 for 2020; $21,472 for 2021; and $21,472 for 2022 c. Parents for Fun in Flagstaff: $25,000 for 2020, 2021 and 2022 d. STARS: $2.00/per capita (regional) e. Parkland Regional Library: per capita rate of $8.55 for 2020 budget f. Hospice Society of Camrose and District: $3,500 in 2020 g. Flagstaff Victim Services: $10,400 in 2020, 2021 and 2022
Flagstaff Intermunicipal Partnership (FIP) Operation and Transition Plan for Proposed Amalgamation County Council may consider amalgamation only if the Province of Alberta agrees to an acceptable financial commitment by March 31, 2020.
Five-Year Economic Development and Strategic Plan Council approved the five-year Economic and Community Development Plan. The document will be available on the website.
Tender Results for the Sale of Used Vehicles
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The following bids for the sale of used vehicles were approved: Item # 1 - $3,388 for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Item # 2 - $1,688 for the 2007 Chevrolet 1500 Truck Item # 3 - $2,300 for the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck Item # 4 - $10,200 for the 2004 Chevrolet 3500 Truck Item # 5 - $5,001 for the 2014 Polaris 800 ATV Item # 6 - $4,777.77 for the 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Truck The successful bidders will be notified of their purchases.
2020 Capital Bridge Program
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12435 TTownship ownship Road 442 Box 358 358 PP.O. .O. Box SSedgewick, edgewick, AB T0B 4C0
An application will be submitted to the Local Road Bridge Program (LRB) component within the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) for assistance in funding the six projects, totaling $541,500 with the County portion being funded by MSI Capital in the amount of $135,375.
Bylaw 09/19 County of Paintearth No. 18 Intermunicipal Development Plan Council passed Bylaw 09/19 for the purpose of adopting the County of Paintearth No. 18 and Flagstaff County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
Tax Sale Properties Tax Forfeiture Title will be obtained on the following properties, and then they will be tendered to the public: • Roll 1006500 (Strome), RN67;6;7-10, 12,000 square feet • Roll 633000, NE;34;42;16;W4, 0.54 acres
Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association 2020 Budget Council did not approve Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association’s proposed 2020 budget with a total municipal requisition of $1,289,902.99 with Flagstaff County’s total requisition being $491,291.84.
Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management Association Curbside Collection Proposal Council did not support the “Curotto Can” system recommendation put forth by Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management due to the negative impact it would have on the streets within Galahad and Strome.
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Once approved, the full Council Meeting minutes can be found at www.flagstaff.ab.ca under the “Council” tab and in the “Meetings and Minutes” section.