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CONCERTS IN THE PARKDANDELIONS: EDUCATION & CONTROLWATERBUILDING A FENCE, SHED OR DECK?

CONCERTS IN THE PARKDANDELIONS: EDUCATION & CONTROLWATERBUILDING A FENCE, SHED OR DECK?

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

It is my pleasure to extend greetings to residents and businesses from Council and the staff of the Town of Stettler.Our municipal team is strategically staffed to serve the needs of our community. We have developed policies and procedures to help municipal staff prioritize the things that are important to residents. Together we live,

work and play in a great community and the staff at the Town of Stettler play a huge role in keeping things working.Please join me in thanking the municipal staff for their dedicated efforts.

Mayor Dick Richards

– Table of ContentsPage 3 – Town CouncilPage 4 – AdministrationPage 5 – DepartmentsPage 6-8 – FAQs & ImagesPage 9 – Dandelions

Page 10 – How are bylaws enforced?Page 11 – What is a nuisance property?Page 12-13 – Road & Trail mapPage 14 – Upcoming EventsPage 15 – Entertainment in the ParkPage 16-17 – Building a fence, deck or garage?

Page 18 – Development activity & utility rate comparisonPage 19-22 – Where does the water come

from & where does it go?Page 23 – A new “Webmap”Page 24 – Internet speed on the horizon

The management team at the Town of Stettler worked together to select content for this publication.

If you have comments or suggestions regarding the content please contact Greg Switenky, Chief Administrative Officer.

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Main Street of yesteryear

View from the ladder truck

Someone went droning…

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STETTLER TOWN COUNCIL

MAYOR DICK [email protected]

DARCY [email protected]

MALCOLM FISCHERmfi [email protected]

SEAN [email protected]

KAREN [email protected]

WILL [email protected]

AL [email protected]

MISSION STATEMENTWe will provide a high quality of life for our residents and visitors through leadership and the delivery of eff ective, effi cient, and aff ordable services that are socially and environmentally responsible.

TOWNADMINISTRATION

The Town of Stettler understands and appreciates that our most valuable resource is our people: knowledgeable, dedicated and innovative employees who care about providing effi cient and eff ective services to our citizens. Whether our employees are mowing grass, clearing snow, lifeguarding, or ensuring the reliable delivery of basic municipal services like water and sanitary sewer, we strive to provide a high quality of life for our residents and visitors.

We operate under the authority of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta and have a set of Bylaws, Policies and Procedures that guide us in our daily duties, responsibilities and service levels to help ensure aff ordability, fairness, equity and consistency in our decisions.

As a local service provider we understand the benefi ts of collaboration and cooperation with our regional partners in the delivery and/or funding of many joint initiatives and priorities shared by both Town and County of Stettler residents. We value highly the successes that our regional municipalities have achieved while working together.

Town Council and Senior Administration is very proud of our team of employees, our sport/culture & municipal facilities, and the level of services that are available in a municipality of our size. We annually compare ourselves to other similar sized municipalities and are pleased that our taxation and user pay levels are very competitive being below the average in most categories while off ering as much or more to our residents.

Equally important are the people working in our industrial and business sectors who provide the supplies, services and in-demand expertise contributing greatly to the sustainability of our Town as a vibrant regional hub for many other services like education, health care, agriculture and retail. Having a responsible corporate/small business sector that values community volunteerism and social programs demonstrates the generosity of giving back to your community.

Our community is fortunate to have many citizens who understand the need to volunteer their time, knowledge and experience while serving on both internal committees and external not-for-profi t agencies. Stettler truly lives up to its motto as being the “Heart of Alberta”.

As your Senior Administrative Team we welcome you to contact us to discuss your ideas, concerns and desire to help make Stettler an even better place to live, work and play.

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GREG SWITENKYChief Administrative Offi cer

STEVE GERLITZAssistant CAO

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NEED MORE INFORMATION ON OTHER DEPARTMENTS?Parks & Leisure Services: Depending on the season, 35-40 full-time and part-time staff keep the pool, rinks, parks, sports fi elds, the senior’s HUB, boulevards, fi tness centre, cemetery, community hall, the skate park and the Stettler Recreation Centre humming.

Operations: 19 full-time and casual staff who are responsible for operating & maintaining the water treatment plant, the water system, sanitary and storm sewers, maintaining vehicles, roads, signs, snow removal, street sweeping, the Spring Cleanup and so much more.

Administration & Finance: These are the folks you are likely to reach on visits and phone calls to the Town Offi ce. We have nine employees who perform many offi ce-related duties including: grants, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgets, administration support for all meetings, cemetery, utilities, human resources, etc.

Planning & Development: We have two employees who provide professional planning services and ensure orderly and maintainable development within the Town.

Mapping & GIS: We have a Geographic Information System Technician that takes care of linking mapping to other town information for decision making. He is a contact point for updates to the website or social media and he is easily distracted, so we got him to help make this publication.

Other: Some Town services are contracted out (bylaw enforcement, waste collection, assessment, policing and building inspections.) Other services are partially supported (airport, Regional Board of Trade, Heartland Beautifi cation Committee, handi-bus, FCSS, Regional Library, HYC, policing support staff , administration for the Summer Village of White Sands, Regional Fire & Rescue and more).

Stettler Regional Fire Rescue is fortunate to have two full-time regional employees andthe volunteers that cover both the Town and County of Stettler.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


FAQs WATER SAVING TIPS:

Community Garden

plots are available by

calling the SRC at 742 4411

Getting married, having an anniversary, family reunion

etc.? Call the SRC to rent the Community Hall at 742 4411

The Stettler Eco Centre and the website “Where do I take it?”

list: Year-round Toxic Waste Collection for recycling or

responsible disposal. Who can I call

about stray animals? Town Office: 742-8305, Alberta Animal Services:

1-866-340-2388

To set up a utility

account, renters must contact the

Town Office.

• Shorter showers – Cutting showers by 1 minute can save 10L of water (3000L per month).

• Save while brushing – Turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.

• Make every flush count – The toilet is the biggest water user in the house.

• Make plants happy – When running the sink/shower for hot water, collect the water that runs before it gets hot to use for water plants.

• Keep drinking water in the fridge – Running the tap to cool water for drinking loses 12L of water per minute.

• Use all the dishes – Wait until you have a full load before using your dishwasher.

If you move, your

utility account number changes.

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GROW A LITTLE OR A LOT OF YOUR OWN FOOD

WHERE’S OUR “HEART”

VISIT THE LAKE VIEW CEMETERY


Did you know that the Town has resources available to help with planning neighbourhood block parties. Check www.stettler.net under “Parks & Leisure” then “Events”!

Did you know that 26% of the property owners pay their taxes on the monthly tax installment plan? Instead of paying your taxes in a lump sum by June 30th

each year you can pay each month from January to December. Please call the Town Office to sign up.

The Town of Stettler was established

Nov. 23rd, 1906

Paperless e-billing: Did you know that you can receive your utility bill and newsletter electronically by email? Send an email to [email protected] with your name, civic address , utility account number and email address and we will set it up for the next billing.

Do I require a Business License? If you provide a good or service within the Town of Stettler you require a Business License.

Transfer Site Hours: Thursday to Monday 10:30-6:30. Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and statutory holidays.

The Town office is open weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm

Council meetings are the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:30pm

Agendas + minutes online



Next time you are at the Town Office,

look up and you might notice the

giant heart on the ceiling.

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searchable “Virtual

Cemetery” on www.stettler.net

Just a few things we love about Stettler!


PUBLIC AWARENESS

Five steps to a Pesticide-Free Lawn1. Ensure your soil is healthy, well conditioned with compost, and has

adequate drainage. Fertilizer regularly in the spring and fall with organic compost.

2. Mow your lawn on a high setting (3 inches/7.5 cm) to crowd out weeds and conserve soil moisture. Keep your blades sharp to prevent lawn pests.

3. Leave grass clippings on the lawn, or set mower to mulch to provide a natural fertilizer and retain moisture.

4. Water only 1 inch per week including rain. Longer, infrequent watering helps develop deeper, healthier roots that resist disease. Water in morning to reduce evaporation.

5. Aerate and dethatch your lawn to help with water retention and air circulation. Aeration can be done with a simple garden fork or by renting a power aerator. Top dress with compost in the spring or fall and re-seed where necessary. To de-thatch gently rake your lawn in late spring.

Additional Helpful Hints• Use a variety of grasses that can

tolerate a range of growing conditions for both sun and shade.

• Ensure the pH of your soil is between 6.0 and 7.0. Mulch, needles and cones from evergreens can help lower pH naturally.

GROW A LITTLE OR A LOT OF YOUR OWN FOOD

WHERE’S OUR “HEART”

VISIT THE LAKE VIEW CEMETERY

Still have questions?Give us a call at 403-742-4411

Dandelions – Education and Control

2014 PROPERTY BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

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In 2014, 409 nuisance property bylaw violations were enforced as shown below.


NUISANCE PROPERTYBe a good neighbour and we all look good.Investigations related to nuisance and unsightly properties during the spring and summer months totals more files than all other bylaw related complaints combined for the same time of year. The abatement of nuisance and unsightly properties begins through a complaint being made at the Town Office or from an observation made by a Municipal Enforcement Officer.

When is a property considered to be Unsightly or a Nuisance?1) Overgrown grass, weeds, trees and shrubs. Grass and weeds on

a property in Stettler must be controlled to a growth height of 20 centimeters (about 8 inches). When trees and other vegetation grow to obstruct a sidewalk, street, alley, street signs, or other areas which may be a potential hazard the overgrown limbs need to be cut away.

2) Garbage, refuse, and abandoned vehicles or equipment. A property owner in Stettler has the duty to ensure their property does not accumulate an excessive amount of unused, unwanted or discarded material. Examples of nuisance material include, but is not limited to:

• Garbage bags full of household garbage, grass, leaves, or other waste material

• Wrecked, partially wrecked, damaged or dismantled vehicles

• Household furniture and appliances • Sewage, hazardous materials, and animal carcasses

3) House or property not being kept in a reasonable sate of repair. The general upkeep of a property and the main structures present is just as important. Examples of this would include, but is not limited to:

• Presence of large holes or excavations • Damaged fences, steps, sidewalks, or other foundations • Deteriorated structures (such as a house) displaying sigs of

poor maintenance and up-keep.

4) Placement of objects which are prohibited. Certain items are not permitted to be stored in the front yard of a property such as:

• Vehicles • Recreational vehicles (motor homes) • Watercrafts (boats on trailers)

Keeping a property clean and nuisance free can prevent the arrival of scavenger animals such as skunks, cats, coyotes, and badgers who may choose to take up residence. Regular maintenance of a property and preventing the buildup of garbage and other household refuse will keep your neighborhood bright, clean and enjoyable.

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UPCOMING EVENTS


Upcoming Events Date Event Organizer

Apr. 10th-12th Annual Trade Show Stettler Regional Board of Trade

Apr. 11th LEGO Club at the Library Stettler Public Library

Apr. 13th Free Play Parent Link Centre

Apr. 14th Child & Spousal Support Session Stettler Adult Learning Council

Apr. 14th Messy Art Parent Link Centre

Apr. 14th & 15th Read & Rhyme for ages 0-5 Stettler Public Library

Apr. 14th-22nd Stettler & District Music Festival Stettler & District Music Festival

Apr. 15th Being an Executor Stettler Adult Learning Council

Apr. 16th Tech Time for Seniors Stettler Public Library


Apr. 20th Free Play Parent Link Centre

Apr. 21st Town Council Meeting Town of Stettler

Apr. 21st Messy Art Parent Link Centre

Apr. 21st & 22nd Read & Rhyme for ages 0-5 Stettler Public Library

Apr. 22nd Public Consultations that Rock! Organizational Development Course

Stettler Adult Learning Council

Apr. 23rd Grand Concert Stettler & District Music Festival

Apr. 24th Embracing Change: 3rd Annual Woman’s Conference


Apr. 26th Jimmy Rankin Concerts Variety Showcase Concert Series

For more information see the events calendar on www.stettler.net

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CONCERTS IN THE PARK

June 24 – Jazz Guys July 1 – Loose Change

July 8 – Devin Cooper July 15 – Don Smith July 22 – Wheel House

July 29 – Erin Ross Aug. 5 – Steve Arsenault Aug. 12 – Drew Gregory

Aug. 19 – Domino Aug. 26 – Blake Reid

All performances to start at 7 p.m. with the exception of July 1 at 8 p.m.

Come to some great concerts in West Stettler Park!

BUILDING A FENCE, DECK OR GARAGE?


Building a Fence? A Development Permit is not required for the construction of gates, fences, walls or other means of enclosure less than 1.22 m (4 ft.) in height in front yards and less than 2.0 m (6.56 ft.) in height in side and rear yards except where corner lot restrictions apply.

The maximum height of a fence as measured from grade shall be:

• 2.0m for that portion of the fence which does not extend beyond the most forward portion of the principle building on the lot;

• 1.22m for that portion of the fence which extends beyond the front most portion of the principle building on lot; and

• In the case of the corner lots please contact the Town Office.

• It is the owners responsibility to identify property lines.

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If your deck requires a Development Permit prepare a site plan identifying the proposed location. If your deck requires a Building Permit contact the Town Office.


BUILDING A FENCE, DECK OR GARAGE?

An accessory building cannot: o Be closer than 2.0m to the principle dwelling unit. o Be in the front yard. o Be closer than 0.6m to the side and rear property lines. o Be greater than 6.5m in height, or the height of the principle

dwelling unit whichever is less. In mobile home districts it cannot exceed 4.5m in height.

• A garage that accesses a lane of 8.0m or larger in width shall have a driveway length of at least 1.0m.

• A garage that accesses a lane of less than 8.0m in width shall have a driveway of at least 3.0m.

• If your Accessory Building requires a Development and Building Permit please prepare a site plan identifying the proposed location and contact the Town Office.

a Deck? Building a Garage or Shed?

A Development Permit is not required for the construction of an enclosed deck that does not exceed 15m² in area. A Building Permit is not required for a deck measuring less than 0.76m in height from grade. Examples: • If a deck measures

greater than 15m² in area a Development Permit is required, if it is less than 0.76m in height it does not require a Building Permit.

• If a deck measures 15m² or less in area it does not require a Development Permit, if it is more than 0.76m in height it requires a Building Permit.

• If a deck measures greater than 15m² in area and is greater than 0.76m in height a Development and Building Permit are required.

• Please note that a deck can be no closer than 0.6m to the side and rear property lines.

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A Development Permit and Building Permit are not required for the construction or installation of an accessory building that does not exceed 9.5m² in area and 2.5m in height, provided that the structure is portable and not fixed on a permanent foundation or concrete pad.

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The water treatment plan (from a distance) which draws water from the Red Deer River.

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The town’s water system consists of the water treatment plant, two water reservoirs (one in town and a shared reservoir on the west side of town), and kilometers of underground piping to provide water to your home. The in town water reservoir is located at 4809 - 49th Street, adjacent to the Stettler Firehall and Sobeys. The reservoir stores 4500 m3 of treated water for the town. The storage of water is important to provide enough water supply for fi re fi ghting, but also to ensure an adequate supply of water isavailable in case of emergency if water cannot be supplied by the water treatment plant.

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FAQ REGARDING THE WATER

In the fall of 2014, the Town Reservoir was upgraded with an HDPE liner to ensure it iswater tight and to prolong the life of the reservoir.

What chemicals are used to treat the water? Chlorine is used as the fi rst level of disinfection at the water treatment plant. The process to make

clean water is lengthy and involves many stages of treatment, settling and chemicals to ensure the water at your tap is safe to drink. Bi-annually, the town publishes a complete chemical analysis for the public to see. It can be found on our website under the Water Department.

Why does the water have an earthy smell? In the spring and at times of frequent rain storms, the water in the Red Deer River can have lots of

organic material in it. During the treatment process, not all of the odor can be removed from the water. Please be assured that daily testing occurs at the water treatment plant, we meet or exceed all regulations set out, the water is safe to drink.

Why is my water bill so high this month? Water meters are typically very accurate, so if you have a month where the water consumption

has gone up unexpectedly you may want to check for a leaky toilet. Put drops of food colouring into the tank of the toilet and leave the toilet unused. After several hours, if the water in the bowl is coloured, you have a leaking tank that needs maintenance.

WHERE DOES THE WATER GO?Where does the water go? Every spring and summer, Public works is busy thawing culverts and keeping the water flowing to prevent yards and houses from being flooded. In major rain storms, staff clear the tops of catch basins to ensure that leaves and debris do not block the runoff. Street sweeping in the spring also helps to collect the sand deposited on the roads for ice control in the winter, preventing excessive sand getting to Red Willow Creek. The runoff in town drains along roads, ditches and underground pipes into Red Willow Creek. Keeping Red Willow creek flowing and eliminating contamination and debris entering it, helps all of us. Red Willow Creek collects drainage from the southeast part of town, through town to the north and eventually joins the Battle River.

Where does the water go? Every spring and summer, Public works is busy thawing culverts and keeping the water flowing to prevent yards and houses from being flooded. In major rain storms, staff clear the tops of catch basins to ensure that leaves and debris do not block the runoff. Street sweeping in the spring also helps to collect the sand deposited on the roads for ice control in the winter, preventing excessive sand getting to Red Willow Creek. The runoff in town drains along roads, ditches and underground pipes into Red Willow Creek. Keeping Red Willow creek flowing and eliminating contamination and debris entering it, helps all of us. Red Willow Creek collects drainage from the southeast part of town, through town to the north and eventually joins the Battle River.


Every spring and summer, staff is busy thawing culverts and keeping the water flowing to prevent yards and houses from being flooded. In major rain storms, staff clear the tops of catch basins to ensure that leaves and debris do not block the runoff. Street sweeping in the spring also helps to collect the sand deposited on the roads for ice control in the winter, preventing excessive sand getting toRed Willow Creek.

The runoff in town drains along roads, ditches and underground pipes into Red Willow Creek. Keeping Red Willow Creek flowing and eliminating contamination and debris entering it, helps all of us. Red Willow Creek collects drainage from the southeast part of town, through town to the north and eventually joins the Battle River.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO TO PREVENT FLOODING?

Ensure your weeping tile and sump pump is not directly connected to the sewer and is pumped outside onto your lawn. Sump pumps connected to the sewer overwhelm the system during rain events and can cause sewer backups into basements.

If you notice a storm drain is not draining, be a gutter buddy and remove the debris so water fl ows.

A NEW “WEBMAP”


Drag to street for Google Streetview

Measure distance or area

Change background imagery

Go to default zoom (view whole Town)

Turn on/off a layer in

the legend

See map scale and lat./long.

Search for an address (needs house + street)

Share the goodness!

Click on (or search for) a property and get additional

info. here

One way to zoom in/out (can also use mouse wheel or pinch zoom on compatible devices)

Minimize the legend

Print

On www.stettler.net,

try the Webmap to lookup: zoning, trails,

garbage days, addresses (civic + legal), the area of a lot (in

acres), and more as it is added! To get there fast look under

“QUICK LINKS”

The future is coming.

1 Connect your home to fibre at no charge while we’re in your neighbourhood. Not available in all areas. 2 Internet access speeds may vary by location, usage within the home, Internet traffic, applicable network management or service location. For a description of TELUS’ network management visit telus.com/networkmanagement. 3 Subscription to corresponding channels required; not available with all channels. © 2015 TELUS. 15_00171

■ Experience the fastest and most reliable connection TELUS offers (up to 100Mbps1)

■ Enjoy Optik TVTM with the most HD channels and library of over 10,000 titles2

■ Connect your home directly for no charge3

Stettler’s future is about to get even brighter. Thanks to TELUS and the Town of Stettler, whose cooperation and support has

made this development a reality.

A TELUS rep will be in touch soon.

To learn more about fibre and when you can get services visit telus.com/stettler or call 1-855-595-5588.

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