“happy valentine’s day”€¦ · 16 indoor walking at community centre 10am. everyone welcome!...

1

Town news Coalhurst, Alberta February 10, 2012 50¢

“Happy Valentine’s Day”

February 14 Valentine’s Day

Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 20 Family Day (office closed) 21 Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay (pg 3)

Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 28 Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 p.m.** March 6 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 13 Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 17 St. Patrick’s Day The bookmobile will be in Town every 2 weeks.

** Subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta, Section 22(2)(a) and Section 38(z), information submitted to Town Council, including personal information, such as name, address and phone number of the writer may be disclosed to the public and the media at the public Council or Committee meeting. Dog Bylaw Page 2 Community Events Calendar Page 4/5 Parent Link Centre FCSS Page 6/7 Legion News Page 8 Payment Information Page 9 Council Minutes 0 CES News Page 13 CHS News Page 15 Coalhurst Youth Drop In Centre Page 15 Classified Ads Page 17

The Town News is published monthly By the Town of Coalhurst 100-51 Avenue, Box 456

Coalhurst, Alberta TOL OVO Telephone: (403) 381-3033

Fax: (403) 381-2924 e-mail: [email protected]

web site www.coalhurst.ca Deadline is 9:00 a.m. the 6th

of each month Classified ads: $3.00 Display ads: $10/quarter page

$20/half page $40/whole page Subscriptions $12/year(add GST to all prices)

ADS ARE PAYABLE UPON SUBMISSION

Watch the monthly Town News for the

COUNTDOWN TO COALHURST

CENTENNIAL 2013

Volunteers and Committee members needed!

Next meeting: February 13 @ 6:00 p.m. Coalhurst Youth Centre (Community Centre)

If you are interested in telling us your stories, please contact Darlene Hubber [email protected] or Emma Lenz [email protected] by e-mail or by leaving a phone message with your name and the era you’d like to share about - Coalhurst Elementary School – 403-381-3330. Blog information: http://coalhurst2013.edublogs.org.

ALBERTA EMERGENCY ALERT: More Ways to Get Information to Albertans in Emergencies or Disasters

Alberta Emergency Alert is the province’s public alerting system and can be used to warn Albertans of potentially life-threatening danger. The new system gets the word out to Albertans using digital technology, a dedicated website, social media, and radio and television so they can be aware and be prepared. The new Alberta Emergency Alert system was launched June 28, 2011 and since then training has been conducted for authorized users throughout the province, such as municipalities, police, emergency

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.coalhurst.ca/



http://coalhurst2013.edublogs.org/

2

response organizations and other government partners. A public education campaign was launched in August, 2011 to help Albertans know how to recognize an Alberta Emergency Alert when they see or hear one.

The system was developed by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, Municipal Affairs. Authorized users can issue alerts on the system based on determined criteria. Between June and December, 2011, 25 alerts were issued.

“Municipalities and emergency responders are vital partners in the new Alberta Emergency Alert,” says Doug Griffiths, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “As authorized users of the system, they can help get critical, life-saving information to their residents when seconds count.”

System tests are conducted quarterly. The next province-wide test is March 21, 2012.

98 broadcasters participate as voluntary partners in the program. Albertans can view current alerts at Alberta Emergency Alert.

Website: Alberta Emergency Alert

Facebook: Alberta Emergency Alert

Twitter: AB_EmergAlert

Thank you.

Sue Bohaichuk Executive Officer, Advocacy

Sandy Bugeja Senior Priorities Coordinator

To access this site on the Town of Coalhurst web site, www.coalhurst.ca go to SERVICES – then pick – Emergency Services

TOWN OF COALHURST DOG BYLAW

In regards to an abundance of complaints regarding dogs at large in Town I would like to remind everyone of the Coalhurst “Dog By-law” pertaining to dogs running loose. The Town of Coalhurst By-law #302-04 Section 16(a) (viii) says: No dog is permitted to:

1. Be in a park or school ground 2. Damage public or private property 3. Bark or howl excessively or unnecessarily or

otherwise creates a disturbance. 4. Runs at large (off the owner’s property

while not on a leash and not under the control of a responsible person).

5. Molest or chase any person, dog, bicycle or motor vehicle.

6. Attack or bite a person or dog. 7. Upset waste receptacles thereby scattering

the contents on premises not belonging to the owner.

8. Be a public nuisance.

Licenses for dogs in Town are also due. Please make sure you come into the Town Office and licence your dog for 2012. The Town of Coalhurst By-law #302-04 Section 4(a) (ii) says: “The owner of any dog three (3) months of age or more shall obtain and keep in force an annual license for the dog, from the Town office.” Any person or owner who commits a breach of any provision of the provisions of this By-law shall be liable, upon summary conviction by any court of competent jurisdiction to a fine not less than the fine imposed in the fee schedule and not exceeding Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars and in default of payment to imprisonment for a period not exceeding Six (6) Months. If you have any questions in regards to the “Dog By-law” or any other By-law please contact me at the Town Office at 403-381-3033.

With Appreciation, Alex McLeod

Bylaw Enforcement Officer

http://www.emergencyalert.alberta.ca/






3

COALHURST, ALBERTA February 21, 2012 Watch for details on the Coalhurst web site: www.coalhurst.ca, and posters around Town


4

Community Events Calendar February 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @ Community Centre

55+ Meets 7pm

2 Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome!

Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm

3 Book Mobile 1pm-4:30 5pm-6pm Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

4

5 6 PPP @ Community Centre Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm



10 Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

11

12 13 PPP @ Community Centre

Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre Centennial Committee Meeting. Everyone Welcome 6pm Comm Centre



55+ Meets 7pm



17 Book Mobile 1pm-4:30 5pm-6pm

Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

18

19 20 Family Day


Rick Hansen 25 Anniversary

Celebration 1pm (check out

website for details)


55+ Meets 7pm


Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

24 25


Community Centre


29 Muffin Morning @ CES 8:30-9:30am Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @ Community Centre

55+ Meets 7pm

5

Community Events Calendar

March 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome! Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm

2 Book Mobile 1pm-4:30 5pm-6pm Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

3


Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm


9 Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

10


Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm



17


Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm


23 24


Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm



31

9

TOWN OFFICE PAYMENT INFORMATION

All payments made at the Town Office must be made by cash, cheque or interact (debit). The Town of Coalhurst does not

accept credit cards of any type.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

INDOOR WALKING

Coalhurst Community Centre

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings @ 10:00 am

Slow or Fast Walkers Come for exercise, fun and social

Everyone Welcome!!

Further questions contact Kim at 403-524-3731

MUFFIN MORNINGS

Last Wednesday of Each Month

Great information sessions! Coffee & Muffins!

Children Welcome! 8:30am-9:30am

at CES

See the Town of Coalhurst Web Site www.coalhurst.ca, What’s New section, for

upcoming topics

We want your information – not your name!

FOR BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES CALL ALEX MCLEOD, BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AT 403-915-4440 DURING WORK HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

For after hours/holiday emergency call: 403-634-1627

UNSAFE ICE!

It has been reported that some children/youths have been seen on the ice at the Sundance Ridge storm water pond. THIS ICE IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE! Please talk to your children/youths and explain the dangers, risks and consequences of using this unsafe area as a playground.

Kevin Lewis Director of Operations


10

These Council minutes are edited. For official minutes, please contact the Town office.

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 10, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING DELEGATIONS 1. Henry Doeve: Mr. Doeve met with Council to

outline his position as a potential Progressive Conservative candidate for the Little Bow Constituency.

Mr. Doeve left the Council Chambers at 7:28 p.m. Director of Operations Kevin Lewis entered the Council Chambers at 7:28 p.m. BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. CAO Report:

Director of Operations Lewis presented a written report to Council. i. Director of Operations

• Wastewater testing • Level I water and wastewater

certification exam • Issues with ice at Sundance Ridge

retention pond • Wind damage around town Director of Operations Lewis left the Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. BUSINESS ARISING 1. County of Lethbridge: Garbage Collection

Service Agreement Councillor Caldwell moved that Mayor Cassie and Chief Administrative Officer Hauta are hereby authorized to enter into a Garbage Collection Service Agreement between the Town of Coalhurst and the County of Lethbridge, in accordance with the terms and conditions as contained in the Service Agreement. Carried Unanimously 2. Canadian Pacific Railway: CP Crossing –

Coalhurst Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby accepts the July 12, 2011 estimate from Canadian Pacific Railway and authorizes the replacement of the existing flashing light signals with LED flashing light signals at CPR Crossing Mile 114.64 Taber Subdivision and 51st Avenue in Coalhurst for the

estimated price of Ten Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Three Dollars ($10,963.00) plus GST, subject to the cost shared formula, as presented. Carried Unanimously Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby make application to Canadian Pacific Railway and Transport Canada for approval for funding assistance for the installation of flashing light signals with gates at CPR Crossing Mile 114.64 Taber Subdivision and 51st Avenue in Coalhurst in the year 2013, at the cost shared formula as presented. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. CAO Report: CAO Hauta presented a written report to

Council. i. CAO

• Canyon Homes Subdivision Road Problems

• Access Road Meeting • Emergency Services Regionalization

Study Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 2. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Deputy Mayor Vander Linden: Access

Road Meeting with Leonard Mitzel b. Councillor Caldwell: Barons-Eureka-

Warner Family & Community Support Services meeting, 2013 Centennial Committee meeting

c. Mayor Cassie: 2013 Centennial Committee meeting, Progressive Conservative Annual General meeting, Mayors/Reeves meeting, Access Road meeting with Leonard Mitzel

d. Councillor Lagemaat: Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay update, Miners Days Committee meeting

e. Councillor Slingerland: Community Futures Lethbridge Region meeting, Southern Alberta Energy-from-Waste Alliance – City of Lethbridge not joining

3. External Reports

11

a. RCMP Report: • December, 2011

• Occurrence Stats • Patrol Log

• 2011 Year End • Occurrence Stats

Councillor Caldwell moved that the External Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously CORRESPONDENCE a. Alberta Municipal Affairs re: Municipal

Sustainability Initiative Operating Funding Approval

b. Alberta Municipal Affairs re: Municipal Sustainability Initiative Capital Funding Approval

c. Oldman Watershed Council re: Municipal Conservation, Efficiency & Productivity Planning Workshop Follow-up

d. Fortis Alberta Inc. re: 2012 Distribution Tariff (DT) Rates Filing

e. City of Lethbridge re: Waste & Recycling Centre Scaling Improvements

Councillor Slingerland moved that the correspondence presented in this meeting is hereby acknowledged and filed. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. Oldman Watershed Council: Membership and

Contribution Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes membership in the Oldman Watershed Council for the year 2012. Furthermore, that the Town of Coalhurst also provide a voluntary contribution of $585.90 to the Oldman Watershed Council for the year 2012. Carried Unanimously b. Croatian Holdings Ltd: Inter Municipal

Development Plan Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to acknowledge receipt of a January 3, 2012 letter from Croatian Holdings Ltd. in regards to development of an Inter Municipal Development Plan between the Town of Coalhurst and the County of Lethbridge and advise that public input will be part of the process, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act. Carried Unanimously

c. Oldman River Regional Services Commission: Advice from the South Saskatchewan Regional Advisory Council

d. Government of Alberta: Phase 2 South Saskatchewan Regional Plan Workbook

Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

“THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH”

Love builds bridges where there are none. R.H. Delaney

These Council minutes are edited. For official minutes, please contact the Town office.

MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 24, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING BUSINESS ARISING 1. Canadian Pacific Railway: Council discussed

Motions #3122-12 and #3123-12 regarding the CP Crossing – Coalhurst.

Constable Carlos Da Ponte, with the Lethbridge RCMP Detachment, entered the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m. CITIZENS WITHOUT FORMAL NOTICE 1. Lethbridge RCMP: Constable Da Ponte met

with Council to discuss any issues or concerns. • Ice on Sundance Ridge pond • Spray painting incidents • Youth Drop In Centre – open Friday

evenings • Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay –

February 21, 2012 • Basketball game against the RCMP

Constable Da Ponte left the Council Chambers at 7:42 p.m. BY-LAWS/REPORTS

12

The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Committee Minutes:

a. 2013 Centennial Committee: held March 24, 2010

b. 2013 Centennial Committee: held January 6, 2012

c. 2013 Centennial Committee: held January 16, 2012

d. Committee of the Whole: held January 17, 2012

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Committee Minutes presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 2. Internal Reports:

a. Financial Report: for months ending December 31, 2011

Councillor Slingerland moved that the Internal Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 3. CAO Report: CAO Hauta presented a written report to

Council. i. CAO

• Meeting with Jim Hillyer, MP – Lethbridge Constituency

• Access Road Meeting Mayor Cassie moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst meet with the Council of the County of Lethbridge on January 30, 2012 for the purpose of discussing the Town’s annexation proposal, the alternate access road and an intermunicipal development plan. Defeated For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden Against: Councillor Caldwell, Councillor Lagemaat, Councillor Slingerland

ii. Director of Operations • Annual water/wastewater report for 2011 • Water supply agreement with the City of

Lethbridge • Final Acceptance Certificates • Used truck to replace the 1993 truck

iii. Bylaw Enforcement Officer • Summary of Administrative Activities • Summary of Enforcement Action • Focus Areas in Enforcement for

Upcoming Month iv. Recreation Coordinator • Contact committees with Centennial

Information • Thrive on Wellness Presentation

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 4. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Deputy Mayor Vander Linden: Access

Road meeting, CHS meeting b. Councillor Caldwell: Barons-Eureka-

Warner Family & Community Support Services – shortage of counselling spaces, possibility of using Ted Eiriksson Room

c. Mayor Cassie: Access Road meeting, meeting with Jim Hillyer, MP – Lethbridge Constituency

d. Councillor Lagemaat: Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay meeting

e. Councillor Slingerland: Community Futures Lethbridge Region – Christmas dinner, kudos to Town Public Works staff from Barons for garbage pick up in the extreme cold last week.

5. External Reports a. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: January

2012 Newsletter b. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: Water for

Economic Development Project Councillor Caldwell moved that the External Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously CORRESPONDENCE a. Philip and Jenifer Butterfield re: Thank You b. Royal Canadian Legion Coalhurst Branch #273 re: Thank You c. AUMA re: Membership d. AMSC Insurance Services Ltd. re: Insurance Renewal Update e. Government of Alberta re: Premier and Ministers to Meet With Albertans f. Alberta Emergency Management Agency re:

Alberta Emergency Alert g. Government of Alberta re: 10-Point Plan for

Education Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the correspondence presented in this meeting is hereby acknowledged and filed. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS

13

a. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: Lethbridge Herald “Progress Edition”

b. Thrive on Wellness: Community Presentation Councillor Slingerland moved that Councillor Caldwell and Recreation Coordinator Kim Horak are hereby authorized to attend the Thrive on Wellness Community Presentation in Coalhurst on January 26, 2012. Carried Unanimously c. Alberta Urban Municipalities Association:

Mayors’ Caucus Councillor Caldwell moved that Mayor Cassie and Deputy Mayor Vander Linden are hereby authorized to attend the Mayors’ Caucus meeting, for municipalities with populations under 2,500, hosted by Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, in Edmonton on February 15 - 16, 2012. Carried Unanimously Meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m. One School, One Book Coalhurst Elementary School (CES) is all a buzz about books! On January 27th – National Family Literacy Day – CES launched the One School, One Book program which gets the entire school and every family reading the same chapter book. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is the book at the centre of the program which will run the first two weeks of February and thanks to a generous donation from Lethbridge Toyota, each family received a free copy. In this extraordinary tale, Kate DiCamillo and Bagram Ibatoulline take us on a journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again. CES staff did a wonderful job getting students excited about this new program at the school assembly. With a

magic show and a life sized talking rabbit, students from all grades were pulled into the excitement. Following the assembly, teachers read the first two chapters to the children and a list of scheduled family reading was sent home along with each family’s copy of the book. “It’s a wonderful program,” says CES principal, Dawn Ronne. “It’s a great way to get families reading together. Often when kids get old enough to read on their own parents no longer read aloud to them and this is still a very important part of their development. It helps with comprehension and overall improvement of literacy.” Throughout the program, classes will spend time talking about the book, answering trivia, playing games and incorporating the messages of Edward’s Journey into their daily work. One School, One Book is an American based program which was first introduced in Canada at Dr. Gerald B. Probe Elementary School in Lethbridge. Over the last four years One School, One Book has spread to numerous Lethbridge area schools. This is the first year CES has offered the program. During the January 27th assembly, CES was visited by CTV Lethbridge who covered the story for Family Literacy. The segment can be viewed on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuHfyXZRbtk.

Coalhurst Elementary School

School Feesl Unpaid:

We have some families who have not paid their School Fees for the 2011/2012 school year. School fees for CES students were due as of September 30th, 2011. These fees are mandatory for all

students. Palliser Regional schools invoices CES for the number of students that we have enrolled, and we are required to pay them, regardless if we collect all the fees from our families. Any short fall from our collecting these fees will affect extra-curricular activities and year end field trips as the payment has to come from somewhere. Children who have unpaid fees may not be able to attend the above mentioned activities. Please contact the office to make payment arrangements for any unpaid fees. Invoices for unpaid fees have been sent home with your child.

Feature Story

CES student, Nik Bosch gives Edward Tulane a copy of his book at the launch of the One School, One Book program.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuHfyXZRbtk

14

ECS/Preschool Registration: Kindergarten(ECS) registration is being taken at Coalhurst Elementary School during school hours for the 2012/2013 school year. If you have children who are 5 years of age or who will be 5 years of age before December 31, 2012, they are eligible for ECS. If you know of other families in the community who may have ECS aged children, but who may not receive this newsletter, please pass this information onto them. Please remember to bring along your child’s birth certificate when you register. We also have registration for PRESCHOOL STUDENTS available in the school office. To be eligible for preschool, children must be 3 years, 9 months of age as of September 1, 2012. Spirit Day:

Spirit Day for February will be Pink & Red Day! On Tuesday February 14, 2012 show your school spirit and wear Pink & Red for Valentine’s Day! Thank-you:

Andrea Ulmer & Lethbridge Toyota for the donation to purchase a book for every family from K-6 for our One School One Book Project. The Fraternal Order of the Eagles for their monetary donation to our breakfast program. Your generosity will assist many hungry children. The Stirling Haunted Mansion for the donation of the rabbit costume for our One School One Book kick-off assembly. The U of L book store for supplying CES with our One School One Book: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” for an excellent and affordable price. STARS OF THE WEEK FOR JANUARY:

5-6P: Kaitlyn H. 5-6H: Brendan J., Carlee T. 5-6B: Darrick N., Nathanial Z. 3-4P: Dillon B., Josh P. 3-4M: Jassmyn F. 3-4F: Cheyenne B., Hailey T. 1-2S: Olivia L. 1-2M: Brayden C. 1-2L: Eli E. 1-2E: Kiara H. Attention Parents:

-Please make sure your child’s name is in all of their personal belongings. Certain items have been going missing or have been misplaced. It is easier to decipher the true owner if there is a name in it.

-As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we’re equipping students for success. The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators consisting of surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of quality; student outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates; and provincial assessments of student learning. From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey. In January, parents of students in grades 4-12 will receive a survey from Alberta Education. In February, students in grades 4-12 and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school. All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with the school. In addition to English and French, the parent survey is available in Chinese, Punjabi, Arabic, Blackfoot, Cree, Korean, Spanish and Tagalog. Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving, so we encourage you to return your survey promptly. Survey results will be available to school authorities in May 2012, and will be reported publicly as part of their 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports. -Please, make sure your children DO NOT arrive at the school before 8:25 a.m. School does not actually start until 8:35 a.m. The doors to the school are not unlocked until 8:25 and there are no teachers on supervision until that time. The time before 8:25 is used for the teachers to prepare for the day!!! -Please call the school if your children are going to be absent from school. Please be certain that your child has proper footwear at school when they wear their boots to school. -Please send a snack with your child(ren) as well as cutlery to consume it every day. This gives your children the energy they need to learn until lunch. -Please remember the street in front of the school is reserved for bus parking. Please respect this rule and DO NOT park on the street, even if it is just to drop off students. We understand the problem we have with parking at CES. The best solution is to park in the back when dropping off or picking up your child(ren). Also please DO NOT use the handicapped parking spaces for parking or dropping off students unless you have a handicapped parking sticker. Minibasketball News:

Our final tournament date is Thursday, February 16, 2012. Games will start at 3:30 and run until approx. 8:00 PM. Make sure to bring some money, we will have a concession, and there will be a 50/50 draw. Our season has been going very well. Thanks go out to the parents for their support and their positive cheering.

It's hard to believe, but the 100th day of school is fast approaching! This is a milestone number for the students, especially in the younger grades and is celebrated by

15

classrooms throughout North America. Several classes will engage in learning activities on this day which involve the number 100... For example comparing 100 pieces of various objects, writing 100 words, reading for 100 minutes through the day. At CES, the 100th day for grades 1-6 is on Thursday, February 09, 2012... Watch for more information coming home.

Stay & Play

Stay & Play is a valuable program for parents and children (birth to 5 years old) to attend together. There is no charge and registration is not required. Come drop in and see what we’re all about! For more information please contact Brenda Rathwell 320-1931

- Songs - Rhymes - Stories - Sand/Water Play - Dress-up - Housekeeping - Blocks - Science - Creative Art - Brain Building Messy Play

These are all available in a safe and inviting learning environment. Drop-in on: Wednesdays & Fridays: 9:30 – 11:30 am Music News:

Music News: Students in Grades 3/4, and 5/6 will be playing the recorders in Music classes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting this week. Most students have brought their recorders to school. If your child doesn't have a recorder yet they can be purchased from the music room for $5.00. The recorders are a very good quality and come with a cleaning rod and case. Students also need to have a little piece of cloth at school in order to keep their recorders clean. It's also a good idea to occasionally wash their recorders as well in warm water with some dish soap. We will be learning a lot of great music and I encourage all students to practice at home at least 10 minutes, 3-4 days a week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our children's choir on Friday at the Lethbridge Hurricanes Hockey game. We had an amazing turn out of over 70 students and they did a fantastic job singing O Canada. All of the kids and Mrs. Higginson and I had a great time. Thank you so much to the parents as well who helped out and came to support the choir. This is a great performance experience for the students and we couldn't have done it without all the support of family and friends. Dear Parents and Guardians, I am so excited to have the opportunity to spend 4 months at Coalhurst Elementary teaching music. Time has been flying by so far and I can't believe I'm already nearing the end of my first month. So far, I am having a wonderful time at the school and the students and I have had a lot of fun together. I am originally from a little town called Fruitvale in B.C. and have lived in Lethbridge for the past 12 years. I completed my Bachelor of Music at the U of L in 2005 and then went back to

school in 2009 to complete a degree in education. I have been singing since I was 7 years old and music has always been a passion of mine. I currently reside in Lethbridge with my husband and our little dog. I look forward to meeting all of you. Please feel free to pop in and say hello anytime you are in the school. Sincerely, Alicia Bigras Dare to Care Fair

The Southern Alberta Autism Consortium is pleased to present the Dare to Care Fair on Saturday, February 5 from 9:30 – 5:30 at the Lethbridge Public Library. There will be free presentations throughout the day and displays from a variety of local resources for families.

Go to: www.coalhurstelementaryschool.ca for all the up to date information on Coalhurst Elementary School. Find all the latest news, notices, events and pictures on the school web site.

Coalhurst High School

Go to: www.coalhursthighschool.ca for all the up to date information on Coalhurst High School. Find all the latest news, notices, events and pictures on the school web site. Read up and get to meet the new principal, Tom Rollingson. **There will be no school the week of February 20th through the 24th, 2012.

COALHURST YOUTH DROP IN CENTRE

The Youth Drop In Centre at the Coalhurst

Community Centre will be open on most Friday evenings (except for holiday weeks) from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

The following dates are confirmed: February - 3, 10, 17 and Thursday, February 23 March - 2, 9

Come on down and enjoy friends, atmosphere and tons of fun.

http://www.coalhurstelementaryschool.ca/

http://www.coalhursthighschool.ca/

16

Trish’s Hair Salon

Personalized One-On-One Service

A homey feel wiTh ThAT UpTown ATmosphere

Accommodating to your schedule

256 – 52 AVE Coalhurst

403-388-4587

HOURS: Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Walk-ins welcome 10% off for seniors

WILL OPEN SATURDAYS WITH ADVANCE NOTICE

Look terrific for that special someone on

Valentine’s Day

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!!

CAll Trish To inqUire AboUT speCiAls

WOOLLY TAILS DOG GROOMING

10 Minutes West of Coalhurst

On Highway #3 (Pearce Road)

$30 full groom $30 de-shedding package

available

Call: Heather @ 403-849-0207

Custom Window Coverings at great prices!!

Call today for a FREE In-Home Consultation

Contact: CHERYL HIGGINS E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 403-892-0211 Web: www.madeintheshade.ca


http://www.madeintheshade.ca/

17

Week specials February 7-11: 6 chicken curry snacks

reg. $ 10.50 sale $ 8.00 14-18: butterpie reg. $ 6.95 sale $ 3.95 21-25: poundcake reg. $ 4.95 sale $ 3.50 28-Mar.3: 1 dozen cake donuts reg. $9.00

sale $6.00 NEW: Rye bread, dark & light. 514 51 Ave, Coalhurst Tue – Fri 8am - 6pm Tel. 403-394-7676 Saturday 8am - 4pm [email protected]

CLASSIFIED ADS

CAREGIVER/COMPANION

WILL PROVIDE CAEEGIVER/COMPANION SERVICES TO ASSIST THE ELDERLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL BONNIE: 403-328-9716 (HOME) OR 403-634-6947 (CELL).

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

THE COALHURST VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO JOIN OUR DEDICATED AND ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM OF VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS. TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. IF INTERESTED PLEASE DROP A RESUME OFF TO THE TOWN OFFICE ADDRESSED, ATTENTION: FIRE CHIEF. YOU WILL BE CONTACTED TO ARRANGE AN INTERVIEW TIME. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE FIRE CHIEF AT 381-3633.

ADVERTISERS WANTED

GRADUATION, ENGAGEMENT, WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY, BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS - $3.00 OR FOR FREE WHEN RENTING TOWN FACILITIES FOR A RELATED FUNCTION. WE ARE NOW ABLE TO PRINT BLACK AND WHITE PICTURES TO ENHANCE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT.

18

Ron Lagemaat REALTOR®

sutton group – lethbridge (403) 320-6411 Costs and Value Benefits of Owning a Home There is no doubt that one of the more pleasant and exciting times for most people is when they have decided to buy a home, whether for the first time or the fourteenth. Remember the basic costs of legal and real estate fees, property tax adjustments, GST in some cases, the cost of movers, the set-up fees for utilities, new window coverings, etc. First timers should also consider home maintenance costs, like tools and a lawn mower. Beyond the basic costs, are major cost factors like replacing flooring and roofs, or making additions. These costs may be necessary to give you everything you want from your new home. Just as importantly, there are non-financial costs to look at when buying your house. Consider your choice of location from many view points and perceptions.

Is the location appropriate relative to your work, established leisure activities (golf membership, walking trails, night school courses, children's ballet or music classes, soccer activities), children’s school or daycare, community programs, shopping, proximity to family, best friends or the old neighborhood? Is the community safe and one where your family will feel “at home”? In summary, consider the value of your purchase in relation to the emotional costs imbedded in that purchase. When you buy a home you want to be happy and satisfied on all counts, of which money is only one. Call or text: 403-393-5582 email: [email protected] www.sutton.com/realtor/rlagemaat

Your Friends and Family will Love living in Coalhurst too! Check out what’s for Sale in town: 4817 6 Street, Coalhurst

3 bedrooms, spacious kitchen (granite counter tops!), great room, huge ensuite. Backs onto newly developing park $185,000

MLS 20114276 420 52 Avenue, Coalhurst

You have to see this one! Upgrades include roof (2009), windows (2008). 2+2 bdrms. Hardwood upstairs. Close to schools $189,900

MLS 20115763 633 50 Ave, Coalhurst

Well-maintained, comfortable 3+2 bdrm bungalow. Lots of off-street parking in rear. Near school & park. $245,000 MLS 20120474

FREE Home Evaluation! Talk to Ron TODAY!

Real Estate Done Right


http://www.sutton.com/realtor/rlagemaat

“happy valentine’s day”€¦ · 16 indoor walking at community centre 10am. everyone welcome!...

Documents