newell newsletter (september/october 2012)

County of newell September/october 2012

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UPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGS

the office will be closed on the following days:

Municipal Planning Commission/Council

Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, October 8, 2012 - Thanksgiving DayMonday, November 12, 2012 - in lieu of Remembrance Day

All meetings are held in the Council Chambers of the County of newell Administration Building

located in Brooks, AB at 707 - 2nd Ave. eastunless otherwise noted.

the MPC meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. the Council meeting will begin immediately

after MPC adjourns.

Contact Us:

County of newellP.O. Box 130Brooks, AlbertaT1R [email protected]:fax:

(403) 362-3266(403) 362-8681

County websitewww.countyofnewell.ab.caAdministratorKevin [email protected]

Assistant AdministratorLayne [email protected]

Manager of It & GISJames [email protected]

County PlannerDiane [email protected]

Development Control officerAlyce [email protected]

County AssessorKevin [email protected]

economic DevelopmentMichelle [email protected]

Manager of financeMatt [email protected]

Agricultural Service Boardtelephone:fax:

(403) 362-2772(403) 362-8681

Agricultural fieldmanTodd [email protected]

Assistant Agricultural fieldmanHolly [email protected]

Agricultural technicianKim [email protected]

Public workstelephone:fax:

(403) 362-3504(403) 362-0412

Superintendent of Public worksMark [email protected]

Asst. Superintendent of Public worksTerry [email protected]

technical ManagerGeoff [email protected]

County CouncilDivision 1 - Rolling HillsClarence AmulungTelephone: (403) 964-2292Division 2 - tilleyIke SchroederTelephone: (403) 377-2587Division 3 - Patricia/MillicentAnne Marie PhilipsenTelephone: (403) 378-4724Division 4 - Rainier/Scandia/Bow CityRyan AndrewsTelephone: (403) 793-8144Division 5 - CassilsMara NesbittTelephone: (403) 362-3037Division 6 - BassanoJoel BulgerTelephone: (403) 641-4469Division 7 - RosemaryAllen EastmanTelephone: (403) 378-4280Division 8 - DuchessBrian de JongTelephone: (403) 362-4587Division 9 - GemMolly Douglass (Reeve)Telephone: (403) 641-2562Division 10 - BrooksLionel JussTelephone: (403) 362-5689

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County of Newell - Council Notesby Molly Douglass, Division 9 Councillor, County of Newell Reeve

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Land use continues to be a time consuming responsibility of municipal government. The rules and guidelines around the use of land require regular updating. To this end, Council passed first reading to adopt a 2012 version of our Newell Land Use Bylaw. Our Planning & Development staff area are there to help residents through the various processes so do feel free to speak to them for assistance.

Audit services for 2012-2014 were awarded to KPMG who tendered the lowest price of $19,000.00 per year.

Staff Sgt. Tom McNulty outlined the 2012 priorities of the Brooks RCMP –drug abuse, police visibility, traffic safety and domestic violence. A three person investigative team consisting of an RCMP constable, a member from Victim Services and an Outreach worker will follow up on all domestic violence calls within 12 hours to offer support to all involved and to assist in finding solutions.

Council passed a motion to support the Bow River Basin Council with a donation of $2000.00 for 2012. This charitable organization and multi-stakeholder group works to improve and protect the waters of the Bow, which our whole region relies upon for irrigation, recreation, and potable water supply.

Council approved the proposed alignment for the Cody Martin Memorial Walkway in Duchess. This project will see completion hopefully by fall 2012 thanks to the energy and dedication of the folks involved.

The 2012 Tax Sale by Public Auction will be on Wednesday, November 7 at 10:00am at the County Office.

Property owners in Rolling Hills should

ensure they have received the policy and notification letter regarding fire hydrants in the hamlet before the end of September.

Brooks Asphalt & Aggregate received the “go-ahead” with the lowest tender of $713,678.00 for the Scandia Water and Sewer Upgrades.

First reading of the Bantry Bay Estates Area Structure Plan for portions of NW and SW 32-17-15-W4 was passed.

Todd Green, Agricultural Field Man, reported on “Round Up Ready” alfalfa which is beginning to be used in eastern Canada.

Council supported the application to the Community Infrastructure Improvement Program for the development of a refueling station at the Brooks Regional Airport.

Council accepted the recommendation from Matt Fenske, Manager of Finance, for the county of Newell to continue banking services with RBC.

Representatives from the Provincial Fire Commissioner’s Office presented Council with information and options for the delivery of fire and emergency services.

If you have any questions about your local government, remember to talk to your Councillor - that’s why he or she is making the big bucks! Speaking of which, Councillor’s expenses and remuneration information forms part of the agenda of the first meeting of every month. Access to this information and other facts and figures is available through the County of Newell Administration Office at 362-3266.

Enjoy the crisp days of autumn.

REMINDERthis is the lASt yeARto order trees from the

tree Program.oRDeR DeADlIne: MARCH 15, 2013

for more information, contact:Holly white, Assistant Agricultural fieldman

Phone: 403-362-3266 ext. 120e-Mail: [email protected]

The 2012 Rural Beautification Awards program was once again a success. This program has been administered by the ASB for many years, but this is the first time that I personally have judged and been part of the tour. Let me tell you that it is not an easy job. Although it would be nice to have everyone that has a beautiful yard be nominated, it was very hard to pick just three winners out of even just the small percentage that were nominated.

This year’s tour was held on July 27, 2012 and we had almost fifty gardening and flower enthusiasts partake. I was happy to be part of it and spend the day with all of the lovely ladies.

This year’s winners were:

1st Place – Pam & Thomas Dyck2nd Place – Charlotte & John Dyck

3rd Place – Charlene & Andrew Walde

2012 RuRal Beautification awaRdsby Todd Green, Agricultural Fieldman

1st Place - Pam & thomas Dyck

2nd Place – Charlotte & John Dyck 3rd Place – Charlene & Andrew walde

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Canada Thistle is Invading County Pasturesby Holly White, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman

MUAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!

I have spread this patch

3 feet by my roots this

year!

ME too!at this rate,

there won’t be any grass left

in 3 years!

ouch!These weeds areunpalatable and

really taking away our grazing land. BLech!

SOON!Soon thepastureswill be purplewith my

brethren!

every year there isless and less to eat

- are you puttingus on a diet?

NO WAY!I need you

Fat!

Let me lookinto my

options...

WOW! the County ASB has great sprayer options

and good advice!

betsy willlove this!

call the county’s agricultural services dept.for more information on weed control!

While traveling around the County this summer I have seen many large patches of Canada thistle invading local pastures. The bad news is it seems to be a really good year for Canada thistle; the good news is that fall is the perfect time of year to do something about it.

Canada thistle is classified as a noxious weed under the weed act. It is a perennial weed with a very aggressive root system that helps it to form dense colonies in pasture lands, roadsides and riparian areas. It does especially well in areas that have been disturbed or overgrazed. It can spread quickly via its creeping roots system. The Canada thistle’s extensive root system allows it to survive long periods of drought and access nutrients far below the roots of a native plant. When mature it is very unpalatable to livestock.

Canada thistle can be difficult to eradicate. Cultivating Canada thistle will actually spread it as it can grow from small pieces of roots. Canada thistle does not do well under low light conditions and it is very shade intolerant. Reseeding disturbed patches and ensuring fields are grazed properly will help keep this weed at bay. Repeated mowing throughout the growing season will work to gradually deplete the plants reserves. There are a variety of herbicides available for Canada thistle, spraying in the fall is the most effective method of control for Canada thistle. The most effective approach is a combination of spring/summer mowing followed by a fall herbicide application.

It just happens to be fall and the County Ag Service Board has sprayer options for a wide range of applications, so there is no time like the present to start controlling this terrible pest.

For more information on Canada thistle or to book your sprayer call the County Ag Service Board shop at 362-3266.

Our region is a region of Re-Newell! There are many opportunities in which to renew our communities, our businesses, and ourselves. The Newell Regional Economic Development Initiative is initiating a focused photo web-based marketing campaign on the promotion of the region to visually show ourselves and our visitor’s everything our area has to offer.

Log into www.flickr.com and search for VisitNewell or the County of Newell, City of Brooks, Town of Bassano, or Dinosaur Provincial Park. There you will see many scenic pictures form the Newell Region. In addition, there are other Flickr accounts which will have pictures of each of the municipalities within the region. These Flickr accounts will eventually show up on municipal websites as a pictorial guide to the area. It is also possible to share these photo streams on other websites, such as the community profiles listed on the Alberta government websites.

All of the pictures are geotagged to the location of the pictures. This way if a visitor was to visit Google maps or Google earth, these pictures will appear. Feel free to share the links to these Flickr accounts to your friends in distant places, so they will see what we have in terms of attractions, recreation and unique landscape, enticing them to come and visit your region of re-Newell.

In addition, the Newell Regional Tourism Association (NRTA) has launched a new website called www.visitnewell.com. This website is a portal to the tourism and service activities within the region. Attractions, campgrounds, accommodations, events and more are available for viewing. Individual business members of the NRTA will have micro sites that will allow for them to advertise different aspects of their businesses; menus for restaurants, movies showing for the theatre, and art work for sale by artists, just to name a few. The site will reflect the services in the region and the activities for visitors and local residents to do.

So take a look at www.flickr.com and www.visitnewell.com and renew your interest in your region of re-Newell.

Re-Newell Redefinedby Michelle Gietz, Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator

Bassano had the help of two very enthusiastic students this summer. Under the guidance of trustee Jennifer Smidt, Sydney and Jessie ran the summer reading program with 42 young readers registering. Many books were read, games were played, and prizes were pondered over for the best choice. The program finished off with a BBQ the last week in August. When not occupied with the program Sydney and Jessie gave Bonnie, the library manager, help in the library. All around it was a great summer for us.

Our library improvement projects continue, and now, thanks to the help of the County of Newell’s Division 6 Recreation Board grant, there are two new benches, a picnic table and a bike rack on a cement pad where there used to be weedy gravel. Along with a colorful flower container from the town of Bassano, the street presentation is now very attractive.

For all the e-reader patrons, and those who plan to be e reader users, now is the time to drop into the library and check out the new service called freading. This is an e-book lending system for all libraries provided by Alberta Municipal Affairs. We are happy to provide this additional service to all our patrons.

Our annual bake and book sale will go this year on Saturday, September 22, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m. Stop by and fill your cupboard with ‘goodies’ and your shelves with ‘new’ books.

Remember the library hours are: Tuesday – 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday – 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location – 522 2 Ave – right on Main Street Bassano

Bassano Memorial Library Report

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 5, 2012) – Upland Birds Alberta (UBA) is pleased to announce that the 2012 provincial pheasant release program will see an increase in the number of roosters released and the addition of new release sites. A total of 16,250 pheasants will be released across southern Alberta, up from the 13,900 released in 2011. Additionally, new release properties will be added, including the Connie North property south of Stettler, and at Frank Lake, east of High River. UBA is overseeing the pheasant release program this year at the request of the Government of Alberta.

UBA board member Bill Turnbull credits effective partnerships for the release program’s growth. “The Alberta Conservation Association, Ducks Unlimited Canada and the Alberta Fish and Game Association in particular have made significant contributions in growing the program,” says Turnbull. “They’ve made available new properties for release and have offered significant volunteer support that will reduce costs associated with releasing birds. The Canadian Pheasant Company, in Brooks, who are providing the birds for the release program again this year, were able to provide roosters at improved prices compared to 2011, also contributing to our ability to grow this year’s program.”

Initial release dates are also being bumped up for three properties in the Red Deer/Stettler area. The Buffalo Lake, Bigelow and Connie North release properties will see releases com-mencing October 1 this year, two weeks earlier than the historic October 15 release opener.

While UBA and its stakeholders are pleased with the growth for 2012, the long-term future of Alberta’s pheasant release program is still very much up in the air. “We’re very pleased that the government provided funding for this year’s release program,” says Turnbull, “as it keeps alive a tradition that has been part of Alberta’s rural economy and culture for more than 65 years. However, a long-term commitment from the province is necessary if we want to ensure this iconic slice of southern Alberta’s economic and recreational fabric continues to provide benefits to rural communities. Given the $10 million impact of pheasant hunting to Alberta’s economy, it just makes good sense to invest in the program.”

Information on 2012 pheasant release sites can be found at: http://www.albertaoutdoors-men.ca/pheasant/

Upland Birds Alberta is a grassroots organization of concerned individuals with a passion for Alberta’s pheasant hunting traditions and an interest in putting their collective relation-ships and resources together to help bring about positive change in the province’s pheasant release program and promote upland bird hunting and its impact on Alberta.

Contact:Ken Bailey [email protected]

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2012 Pheasant Release Program will See Increased numbers of Birds and Release Properties

by Kathy Bulger

Story by T. Green & H. White; artwork by Ariana Nielsen

www.countyofnewell.ab.ca the newell newsletter - September/october 2012

The Alcoma Community Library, along with the Alcoma School, recently re-opened its doors after an extensive renovation. Library staff (or library manager Janice Christensen) is excited to once again serve Rainier residents with its improved space. The entire library has been revived with a new look, including brand-new shelving for materials and a new bank of computers with high speed Internet access.

Rainier - AlcomaCommunity Library

Where to start looking? What to do to mitigate the risks of an infestation starting and prospering on your property? Who do you report a possible finding to? All good questions, all with reasonable answers.

Rats are nasty, no need to reiterate that. Alberta is “rat free,” at least as statuses are concerned, and we work hard to keep it that way. The fact that landowners in and around Medicine Hat are finding rats is troubling, the fact that they are able to distinguish what an actual rat is and are concerned enough to call it in to their local Pest Control Officer is exciting.

I took the Medicine Hat and Cypress County misfortune as an opportunity to learn more about rats. Growing up in Manitoba taught me only a few things: 1) the saying “if you see one in the day, count on 100 being there” (not sure if that’s ever been verified but it’s the saying), and 2) the only good rat is a dead rat. So learning from the Rat Patrol guys about how to inspect properly, what rat feces looks like, what a normal burrow/home would look like and how to keep them away was fantastic. If we all follow a few rules around our homes and land it will help in the fight to keep Alberta rat free.

Rats need to have humans to survive, we produce their primary food sources (garbage, grain, green feed) and we provide them with their primary habitat (under buildings, in green feed bales, under grain bins, in manure piles and anywhere garbage can be found). So we know what they eat and we know where they live, so the solutions should be easy, right? Sort of.

Start by trying to ensure that household garbage is kept tidy, brought to the transfer stations or landfill in a timely manner, ensure no garbage is sitting in piles around your home or around a garbage bin in your back alley. Monitor green feed bales for holes in the ends of the bales, feces in the open areas and keep them away from a source of water. Rats need water every day to survive. Monitor around grain bins, looking for holes under them, rats love to burrow and like to have their “nest” as close as possible to their food and water sources. If at all possible store your belongs above ground, often times even a pallet underneath low use items can keep rats from finding and building a home.

Ratsby Todd Green, Agricultural Fieldman

Mouse feces on the left,rat feces on the right.

A good rat (he is dead), from Cypress County

Fall is the season where the County of Newell Public Works Department finds itself wrapping up planned projects and preparing our fleet and equipment for the winter season.

Thorough inspection and operation of the plows, sanders, and graders is of utmost importance in being prepared. Our equipment will be in service mid-October to meet any early snow events that may arise.

As we prepare for the winter season we ask landowners to consider their operations and where bale stacks, equipment (including irrigation pivots and wheel moves), and any other items are placed as all of these may act as a snow catch, resulting in undesired drifting of County roads. We know that ease of access is important to your operations however please consider this before placing anything next to the road allowance.

We wish to remind all residents that pushing or removing snow from private property and placing it within the road allowance is subject to County bylaw enforcement. By placing snow in the road allowance an impact to County operations is experienced. Snow piles, like bale stacks, may result in undesired snow drifting, may result in graders being damaged or causing graders to go into the ditch, and may also plug up ditches and culverts resulting in unnecessary flooding, or even damage other infrastructure not visible or known within the road allowance.

Our crews work diligently to maintain the roads, keeping you the resident/motorist in mind and travel routes open based on road classification and servicing standards as set in policy.

Thank you for your patience during snowfall events.

Questions or concerns may be directed to the Public Works Office at 403-362-3504 during regular business hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

In Preparation for Winterby Mark Harbicht, Superintendent of Public Works

The Alcoma Library is a part of the Shortgrass Library System, and while the space may be new, the Alcoma Library still offers the same broad range of services previously offered. Through Alcoma’s online catalog library customers may search and borrow books from any library within Southeastern Alberta. Customers can place holds via the online catalog or the new Shortgrass mobile apps and simply pick up the books once they arrive at the Alcoma Library. If the book is not available locally, customers can request books from across Alberta as well.

Alcoma residents also have access to online resources with their library card, such as ‘Consumer Reports’ (free full access), Ancestry for family tree research, and the ‘Auto Repair Database’ for complex vehicle repairs.

The Alcoma Community Library is open Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m., and every second Tuesday from 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. For more information about any of the library’s services, please contact Janice Christensen, Alcoma library manager.

website: http://www.shortgrass.ca/acl/phone: 403-362-3741

Look for these characteristics when determining if you in fact see a rat: (from the Alberta Government Website)

weight - An adult male Norway rat weighs an average 450 grams (1 pound); females weigh slightly less.

length - Average length of an adult Norway rat, body only, (from nose tip to base of tail) is 18 to 25 centimeters (7 to 10 inches).

Color - The Norway rat has a wide range of colors from reddish to greyish brown or completely black on the back and sides. The under parts are tinged with grey to a buff or yellowish-white. White, spotted and “laboratory” rats are only color variations of the Norway rat.

feet - Both front and hind feet of a Norway rat are small, delicate and pink.

eyes - In comparison to other rodents, Norway rats possess small eyes, which are shiny black.

nose - The nose is somewhat blunt, pinkish and inconspicuous.

ears - The ears of a Norway rat do not reach the eyes as in most other rat species.

tail - The most distinguishing feature of true rats is the tail. The Norway rat’s tail is cylindrical, tapering and nearly hairless. The hairs on the tail are short and bristle like and grow out from well-defined hairline ridges along the entire length of the tail. The length of tail is about 15 to 22.5 centimeters (6 to 9 inches) and is always shorter than the body.

To report a rat sighting or for more information, please call 403-362-3266 ext 114, or email [email protected]

RuRAl lIvInG GuIDe – CoMInG Soon!The Planning and Development Department, together with the Ag Services Board and Public Works Department, has compiled a brief Rural Living Guide. Living in a rural area can be very different from living in an urban area. With information about agriculture, roads and protective services, this guide is meant to give an overview of what living in a rural setting might be like. The Rural Living Guide will be available on our new website as well as in print form. Watch for it to be available soon!

BoARD MeMBeRS wAnteDNewell Further Education Council is seeking board members. We provide adult further education courses in the rural communities of the County of Newell. If you value positive personal growth, partnerships and networking, innovation, and volunteers; we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit a letter of interest to Newell Further Ed., Box 478, Bassano, AB. Or by e-mail to: [email protected].

ReCReAtIon BoARD funDInGDIvISIon 3 (PAtRICIA)

Please forward applications for Division 3 Recreation Board Funding to [email protected]

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The flashing lights on a school bus are intended to create a safety zone for children around the vehicle. They are often a child’s only means of protection when they get on or off the bus.

Please consider the following when approaching a school bus:• Alternating flashing amber lights signify that a school bus is slowing to stop and that

riders will either be getting on or off the bus. • Alternately flashing red lights means you must stop whether you are approaching an

oncoming bus or following one. The only exception to this rule is when the bus is on the opposite side of a two-way highway that is physically divided by a median.

• Only after the red lights on the bus have stopped flashing, are you permitted to proceed.• If you come upon a bus that is stopped or parked – with or without the flashing lights

flashing - be mindful that children may be in the immediate area.

School zones have a speed limit of 30 km/hr in both urban and rural areas. These limits are in effect on school days from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., or unless otherwise posted. The fine for passing a school bus with its red lights flashing is $402 and six demerit points.

Please help protect our children. Drive with care and expect the unexpected when driving near schools and in neighbourhoods where school buses and school aged children are present.

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The Newell Regional Landfill and Landfill Authority also appreciate the recycling efforts of our rural residents. Unfortunately it can’t all be recycled and that’s where the Regional Landfill comes in.

When you are disposing of waste whether into a rented dumpster or at the landfill remember that hazardous materials such as used oil, agricultural chemicals and propane tanks do not go in with the garbage. There was just a close call at the landfill where the compactor hit a full 30 pound propane bottle. The valve broke off and the machine and an adjacent truck and trailer were enveloped in propane. Fortunately it did not ignite.

If you are not sure how to handle or where to dispose of something feel free to call me at 403-362-9567 and check out the new Newell Regional Landfill web site at www.newellwastemanagement.com which will have everything you need to know about local waste management.

Newell Recyclingby Florence Juska, Newell Recycling

Recyclable material coming in from the county collection sites has surpassed the amount that the residents of the City of Brooks are bringing to Newell Recycling. Kudos to the County residents. Brooks????? What’s up? If you are not recycling anything besides the bottles and cans that are taken to the Brooks Bottle Depot, why not?

Please all consider a commitment to recycle more. Newell Recycling has this brand new facility that still has lots of capacity and a continuous stream of cardboard, newsprint and paper will go a long way to making us self-sufficient.

Find us at 279 Veiner Road in the south industrial park. Also please be aware of what you should or shouldn’t be dropping off at the recycling depots or bringing to Newell Recycling. For directions and a list of what you can bring visit the City of Brooks website: Quicklinks - Services and Departments - Works & Utilities - Garbage and Recycling.

Newell Regional Solid WasteManagement Authorityby Ray Juska, NRSWMA

Rainier has a new Community Events Notice Board, fabricated and installed by one of their local businesses, EC Welding (Ed & Colleen Piper).Photograph courtesy of Jane Bellward.

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Are you looking to volunteer your time for a service that is essential to the lives and safety of those living within the County of Newell? Perhaps joining one of the 10 Fire Departments within our County may be right for you. The training required to become an effective contributing member of this essential service will be provided.

If the opportunity to become part of team of dedicated volunteers who provide this vital community based service interests you, please call Keith Martin, County of Newell Fire & Emergency Services Coordinator at 403-363-2041 to find out how you can become a Volunteer Firefighter.

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