Mannville Celebrates Canada Day

Lorna Hamilton Reporter

On July 1, the community of Mannville came alive with excitement as they celebrated Canada Day in style. Residents and visitors from far and wide gathered to partake in a series of festive activities, creating a memorable day filled with laughter.

The festivities commenced with a hearty pancake breakfast, hosted by the Mannville Riverview Recreation and Campground Society. Energized by the delicious breakfast, participants eagerly ventured to Main Street, where a range of engaging events awaited them. From 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the street became a hub of entertainment, featuring a dunk tank, bouncy castle, and face painting next to Wessels. Children were delighted as they bounced joyfully in the inflatable castle, and face painters transformed eager faces into works of art.

Gratitude was extended to the Mannville 4-H Club, who provided a delectable lunch of burgers and hot dogs, satisfying hungry attendees. With appetites satiated, the festivities continued at the Mannville Golf Course at 3 p.m. even though the weather had changed from a beautiful sunny day to an evening of sporadic thunder and lightning storms with high winds, rain and hail. Attendees of all skill levels enjoyed various games at each hole, including the trailer chip contest, slip & slide, bean bag competition, ladder golf, lawn darts, ball throw, and even a spirited game of volleyball. The daring also had the chance to test their luck with a refreshing plunge in the dunk tank.

At 6:30 the Golf course prepared sliders for all to enjoy and as dusk descended a brilliant display of fireworks left the crowds in awe as they lit up the evening sky.

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 606 & 692 OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT, CHAPTER M-26, RSA 2000, AS AMENDED

The East Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP) is a statutory planning document intended to provide policy direction to development and subdivision authorities on which to base future land use decisions within the plan area. The scope of the policies addresses issues including but not limited to: land use, compatibility of uses, transportation and access, servicing, development staging, screening and landscaping, wetlands, market factors and economic development, and other related matters. The Plan is also a tool to both attract and assist investors/developers in understanding the requirements and servicing expectations, and potential for future development within the ASP boundary.

On June 19, 2023 County Council gave first reading to proposed Bylaw No. 1342-23, being a bylaw to adopt the East Industrial Park ASP.

A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Council Chambers of the County of Minburn No. 27 located at 4909 -50 Street, Vegreville, AB. The purpose of the hearing is to allow persons to make known their views with respect to proposed Bylaw No. 1342-23.

Written comments regarding the proposed bylaw may be emailed, dropped off or mailed to the County of Minburn No. 27 at Box 550, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB T9C 1R6 until 4:30 PM, Thursday, July 13, 2023. Written comments must contain the name and address (including legal land description) of the person(s) making the submission as well as their comments regarding proposed Bylaw 1342-23. Please note that your comments will be made part of the public record.

Should you wish to make a verbal presentation to Council at the Public Hearing, you must contact the County office at 780-632-2082 and indicate that you wish to do so prior to 4:30 pm on Thursday, July 13, 2023.

A copy of the proposed East Industrial Park ASP is available for public inspection during regular office hours at the County of Minburn No. 27 office located in the County Administration Building, 4909 – 50 Street, Vegreville, AB. An electronic copy of the document may also be viewed on the County’s website at www.minburncounty.ab.ca.

Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Davin Gegolick, Director of Planning and Development at 780-632-2082 (ext. 1111) or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca.

Angela Mouly Reporter

Hundreds of family and friends gathered to celebrate the J. R. Robson Class of 2023 during their graduation on June 28.

Principal, Lindsey Bates gave a special address saying, “Congratulations on a significant milestone. You have benefited our student body and it is reassuring to know that though the world may not always be at peace, there are fine people like you who are going to