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The solar electricity hype
Edson and County collaborate on community services plan
by Adrienne Tait services projects. and vice versa. “This will hopefully shine more
The strategic plan will include holding open houses light,” said Gomuwka.
Over the past several months the directors of for residents, developing priorities for the Derricott said the jointly funded initiative could
Community Service for both Edson and Yellowhead communities, and developing sustainable serve to align the priorities between the
County have been engaged in discussions as to how recommendations with regards to community service. municipalities and establish a shared vision so when
to best serve the programming and facility CAO Mike Derricott said, “The intent is to establish opportunities do arise the municipalities are better
blind view requirements for the residents of Edson and a joint plan including seeking feedback on facilities aligned.
and joint programming.” Derricott said one of the
surrounding area.
Councillor Boyce said the proposal “appears to be
At their Committee of the Whole meeting on April
possibilities discussed is the catchment area aligning
on a broader scope” than those done in the past but
window 12 town council discussed the proposal to work on a with the bus routes. hesitated at the thought of hiring another consultant
jointly funded survey which would ask residents
Councillor Jim Gomuwka said, “I have no concerns
and jested, “Once we do we can't seem to get rid of
opinions on topics such as programming, arts and
with this. I think this is actually long overdue.”
them!”
culture, recreation, and amenities.
Gomuwka said he has found himself in discussion
Council voted in favor of sending the engagement
fashions Conservative county could serve as a guide to future community with county residents who do not fully understand the process recommendation to a regular council meeting
The collaborative effort between the town and
input, or lack thereof, county residents have in town
for approval.
iews COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
County backs Edson Community Safety Initiative
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
January 4, January 25 Yellowhead County Council's April 12 meeting, honour of Dr. Peggy Allan, aims to encourage health owner to waive the Yellowhead County subdivision
Council denied a request from a local property
and wellness through exercise and education, and
council formally declared their support for the Edson
February 15 Community Safety Initiative and agreed to become a promote the Hinton Hospital Foundation and the development standards. A report showed that the
suitability of the land for a subdivision did not meet
member of the group. The group was put together in
Hinton Cancer Clinic.
minimum requirements for sewage disposal,
response to the recent violent incidents that have
Evansburg Street Construction
basement construction, and road development based
taken place in Edson and nearby areas in Yellowhead
The contract for the 2016 Evansburg Street
Conservative
March 7, 28 iews County. Rehabilitation was awarded to Rulam Contracting on high water tables levels.
The next Council Meetings is April 26, 2016. The
Rezoning Public Hearing
Ltd. at a total tender price of $2,573,046. The project
next Committee of the Whole Council Meeting is
No concerns were brought forward during a public
will proceed in 2016 with construction anticipated to
April 18 Guest Column by Clyde Corser presentation for a proposed bylaw that would rezone be completed this fall. April 19, 2016. All meetings start at 9:30 a.m. in the
an area on Highway 16 near Evansburg (SW of 19-
Council Chambers.
Subdivision Request
53-07-W5M) from Rural District to Rural Industrial
District. This rezoning would allow for the
May 9, 30 expansion of current industrial developments. The
bylaw will be brought back to a future council
meeting for further discussion.
June 20 Summers Drilling W from STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society),
STARS
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Council voted to not financially support a request
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
July 11 Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water following a presentation from the non-profit charity.
Although STARS is an emergency response service
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
that works with RCMP, local ambulance, fire
well repairs.
well repairs.
August 1, 22 services and Alberta health services it is a not for
profit service and independent from any municipal
or provincial rescue or emergency services.
Rosevear Bridge
The contract for the construction of the McLeod
Sept. 12 River Bridge was awarded to Trevcon Enterprises
Ltd. at a total tender price of $12,414,346. This
October 3, 24 4405 50 street 780-963-1282 option will allow the project to proceed in 2016 with Jason Holloway on behalf of Repsol Canada recently made a generous donation of $500 to the Holy
construction anticipated to be completed in 2018.
Tour De Cure
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
Council has agreed to support the Tour de Cure for
Stony Plain, AB
www
November 14 Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com their proposed cycling event to be held this summer Redeemer Drama Department. Here, his daughter Emily shakes hands and presents the cheque to grade 7
student Morgan Steffler. Surrounding them are members of the Drama 7 class (left to right) Mekha George,
in the Brule area. The fundraising event, held in
Danielle Bittner, Julianne Baleja, Jayna Fedorak, Tiarayne Paul, Acacia Spratt, Kolby Ford, Brooke Grycak,
December 5, 26? Blind View Raina Pasion, and Lauren Leslie.
Window Fashions Sleek and silky Kate NOW TAKING
was born in EARS
care in May 2015. MAY BOOKINGS
Custom Window Treatments While all of her other
since 1988 siblings have been Over the years I've been called to provide
adopted Kate is still my service to your area. Due to distance it
wasn't affordable.
780.723.5734 Julie Van Ember with us.
780.542.0898 blindvw@gmail.com She’s a fun loving gal This May, I'm going to try spending 4 days
who loves to play a week in Edson.
fetch with her
people! I Hope To Hear From You!
She is fostered in a home with other
cats, dogs and kids so she’s used to I operate a true truck mounted vacuum
P INSTALLATIONS P
SALES SERVICE P
SHEET METAL
them all. and compressor. Professionally built
* Furnaces Replacement for the purposes of cleaning
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners Look for us and some of our adoptable pets
* Residential Heating Packages at the Trade Show, April 22 & 23 residential and commercial venting.
* Electronic Air Cleaners Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Furnaces Replacement for more information or 780-712-6788.
* Sheet Metal Work
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners Sponsored by: STONY PLAIN FURNACE
FREE ESTIMATES
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners JASON HIRD TRUCKINGJASON HIRD TRUCKING & VENTILATION
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
www.readsheating.ca
* Sheet Metal Work CLEANING
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
FREE ESTIMATES 780-712-9493
Fax: 780-723-2213
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552 Call 780-723-9493 for information CALL DAVE 780-963-2488
The solar electricity hype
Edson and County collaborate on community services plan
by Adrienne Tait services projects. and vice versa. “This will hopefully shine more
The strategic plan will include holding open houses light,” said Gomuwka.
Over the past several months the directors of for residents, developing priorities for the Derricott said the jointly funded initiative could
Community Service for both Edson and Yellowhead communities, and developing sustainable serve to align the priorities between the
County have been engaged in discussions as to how recommendations with regards to community service. municipalities and establish a shared vision so when
to best serve the programming and facility CAO Mike Derricott said, “The intent is to establish opportunities do arise the municipalities are better
blind view requirements for the residents of Edson and a joint plan including seeking feedback on facilities aligned.
and joint programming.” Derricott said one of the
surrounding area.
Councillor Boyce said the proposal “appears to be
At their Committee of the Whole meeting on April
possibilities discussed is the catchment area aligning
on a broader scope” than those done in the past but
window 12 town council discussed the proposal to work on a with the bus routes. hesitated at the thought of hiring another consultant
jointly funded survey which would ask residents
Councillor Jim Gomuwka said, “I have no concerns
and jested, “Once we do we can't seem to get rid of
opinions on topics such as programming, arts and
with this. I think this is actually long overdue.”
them!”
culture, recreation, and amenities.
Gomuwka said he has found himself in discussion
Council voted in favor of sending the engagement
fashions Conservative county could serve as a guide to future community with county residents who do not fully understand the process recommendation to a regular council meeting
The collaborative effort between the town and
input, or lack thereof, county residents have in town
for approval.
iews COUNTY COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
County backs Edson Community Safety Initiative
Guest Column by Clyde Corser
January 4, January 25 Yellowhead County Council's April 12 meeting, honour of Dr. Peggy Allan, aims to encourage health owner to waive the Yellowhead County subdivision
Council denied a request from a local property
and wellness through exercise and education, and
council formally declared their support for the Edson
February 15 Community Safety Initiative and agreed to become a promote the Hinton Hospital Foundation and the development standards. A report showed that the
suitability of the land for a subdivision did not meet
member of the group. The group was put together in
Hinton Cancer Clinic.
minimum requirements for sewage disposal,
response to the recent violent incidents that have
Evansburg Street Construction
basement construction, and road development based
taken place in Edson and nearby areas in Yellowhead
The contract for the 2016 Evansburg Street
Conservative
March 7, 28 iews County. Rehabilitation was awarded to Rulam Contracting on high water tables levels.
The next Council Meetings is April 26, 2016. The
Rezoning Public Hearing
Ltd. at a total tender price of $2,573,046. The project
next Committee of the Whole Council Meeting is
No concerns were brought forward during a public
will proceed in 2016 with construction anticipated to
April 18 Guest Column by Clyde Corser presentation for a proposed bylaw that would rezone be completed this fall. April 19, 2016. All meetings start at 9:30 a.m. in the
an area on Highway 16 near Evansburg (SW of 19-
Council Chambers.
Subdivision Request
53-07-W5M) from Rural District to Rural Industrial
District. This rezoning would allow for the
May 9, 30 expansion of current industrial developments. The
bylaw will be brought back to a future council
meeting for further discussion.
June 20 Summers Drilling W from STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society),
STARS
Summers Drilling Water Well Drillingater Well Drilling
Council voted to not financially support a request
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
A proud Alberta business, since 1917, Summers
July 11 Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water following a presentation from the non-profit charity.
Although STARS is an emergency response service
Drilling specializes in water well drilling and water
that works with RCMP, local ambulance, fire
well repairs.
well repairs.
August 1, 22 services and Alberta health services it is a not for
profit service and independent from any municipal
or provincial rescue or emergency services.
Rosevear Bridge
The contract for the construction of the McLeod
Sept. 12 River Bridge was awarded to Trevcon Enterprises
Ltd. at a total tender price of $12,414,346. This
October 3, 24 4405 50 street 780-963-1282 option will allow the project to proceed in 2016 with Jason Holloway on behalf of Repsol Canada recently made a generous donation of $500 to the Holy
construction anticipated to be completed in 2018.
Tour De Cure
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
Council has agreed to support the Tour de Cure for
Stony Plain, AB
www
November 14 Stony Plain, AB www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com their proposed cycling event to be held this summer Redeemer Drama Department. Here, his daughter Emily shakes hands and presents the cheque to grade 7
student Morgan Steffler. Surrounding them are members of the Drama 7 class (left to right) Mekha George,
in the Brule area. The fundraising event, held in
Danielle Bittner, Julianne Baleja, Jayna Fedorak, Tiarayne Paul, Acacia Spratt, Kolby Ford, Brooke Grycak,
December 5, 26? Blind View Raina Pasion, and Lauren Leslie.
Window Fashions Sleek and silky Kate NOW TAKING
was born in EARS
care in May 2015. MAY BOOKINGS
Custom Window Treatments While all of her other
since 1988 siblings have been Over the years I've been called to provide
adopted Kate is still my service to your area. Due to distance it
wasn't affordable.
780.723.5734 Julie Van Ember with us.
780.542.0898 blindvw@gmail.com She’s a fun loving gal This May, I'm going to try spending 4 days
who loves to play a week in Edson.
fetch with her
people! I Hope To Hear From You!
She is fostered in a home with other
cats, dogs and kids so she’s used to I operate a true truck mounted vacuum
P INSTALLATIONS P
SALES SERVICE P
SHEET METAL
them all. and compressor. Professionally built
* Furnaces Replacement for the purposes of cleaning
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners Look for us and some of our adoptable pets
* Residential Heating Packages at the Trade Show, April 22 & 23 residential and commercial venting.
* Electronic Air Cleaners Visit edsonanimalrescue.com
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
* Furnaces Replacement for more information or 780-712-6788.
* Sheet Metal Work
* Furnaces/Air Conditioners Sponsored by: STONY PLAIN FURNACE
FREE ESTIMATES
* Residential Heating Packages
* Electronic Air Cleaners JASON HIRD TRUCKINGJASON HIRD TRUCKING & VENTILATION
* Humidifiers/Air Exchangers
www.readsheating.ca
* Sheet Metal Work CLEANING
Email: Cameron@readsheating.com
FREE ESTIMATES 780-712-9493
Fax: 780-723-2213
4640 3 Avenue Phone: (780) 723-3553
Edson, AB T7E 1C2 Authorized Dealer Fax: (780) 723-3552 Call 780-723-9493 for information CALL DAVE 780-963-2488
