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2019 PV Daze bustling with fun activities PUBLIC NOTICE




CASCADE POWER GP LTD.


ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AND

ENHANCEMENT ACT


NOTICE OF APPLICATION

In accordance with the Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Act, Cascade CASSIE WILDWOOD FAIR STORY
Power GP Ltd. (Cascade) filed an application to
Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) for an
Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Act (EPEA) Approval for the proposed Cascade
Power Plant Project.
New to this year's Pembina Valley Daze was a pin-up contest with classic dress. photos submitted
Cascade is proposing to develop the 900 MW
by Cassie Kushniruk Cascade Power Plant Project (the Project)
located on crown land in the west half of
Section 28, Township 052, Range 18, W5M
Being known for its gorgeous camping along the approximately 12 km southwest of Edson, in
Pembina River, Evansburg is also a hamlet bustling Yellowhead County, Alberta.
with tons of fun activities, which was clear during The Project will feature two 1x1 gas/steam
the 2019 Pembina Valley Daze that took place from turbine line ups. Each line up will produce
August 9-11. approximately 450 MW, for a total plant output
The annual PV Daze was started 42 years ago by of 900 MW. In order to fuel the combined cycle
Harvey Van Dusen, Bob Cantin, Doc Rooney, and power facility, natural gas will be supplied to the
carried on by Bill Dusen and Murray King. Today, plant from a pipeline tied to an existing natural
PV Daze is hosted by the Pembina Agricultural gas distribution network.
Recreation Society (PARS) with help from A directly affected person may provide input
dedicated Evansburg volunteers. “[PV Daze] is a into certain regulatory decisions, as allowed by
great way to get people to come to Evansburg to the Environmental Protection and
learn more about the different activities in Enhancement Act (section 73). Specifically, any
Evansburg because we aren't just camping,” said person who is directly affected by this
PV Daze Marketing Director Sarah Van Dusen. “It application may submit a written statement of
also helps provide a lot of community spirit and a Pictured is the 42 Lone Wolf River Run Car Show concern within 30 days of the date of this notice
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chance to talk to your neighbours.” winner Bill Van Dusen with his 1949 Jeep Willy. to:
Not only is PV Daze a great way to bring people
together, it also acts as a large source of income for Environment and Parks
Regulatory Approvals Center
local businesses in Evansburg and Entwistle. “It 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
really helps stimulate the economy in Evansburg 9915 - 108 Street
and Entwistle,” said Van Dusen. Edmonton, AB T5K 2G8
Festivities for the 2019 PV Daze began on the Fax: (780) 422-0154
afternoon of August 9 with beer gardens and a E-mail: aep.epeaapplications@gov.ab.ca
silent auction followed by a barbecue and meat
draw at the Legion. Later, Mary Lambert, a Juno The written statement of concern should ASSIGNMENT WRITER
award nominee and first class performer, performed include the following:
- the application number 001-427377
at the Evansburg Library. - describe concerns that are relevant to matters Enjoy getting out and meeting
Following a free movie screening in the evening, regulated by the Environmental people?
a spectacular fireworks display ended the night's Protection and Enhancement Act The Weekly Anchor is looking for an
festivities with a bang. “[The fireworks] went on - explain how the filer of the concern will be assignment Writer!
forever,” said Van Dusen. “I was amazed.” directly affected by the activities The Weekly Anchor has an opening for a person
Saturday's festivities began with a community proposed in the application with good writing skills to write about local events.
breakfast at the Legion complete with pancakes and - provide the legal land location of the land No newspaper experience required, we will train
sausages. owned or used by the filer suitable candidate. Great for added income.
Work from home and/or our office.
At 9 am, Evansburg's new 'Grouch' for 2019 was Pictured is the 2019 PV Daze 'Grouch' winner where the concerns described are believed to Grade 12 or Post Secondary Education required.
chosen, and the title was awarded to Dallas Dallas Rushton. be applicable Resumes should be dropped off at 5040 3rd
- state the distance between the land owned or
Rushton. “The grouch has been around for years used by the filer and the site in Avenue
and years,” said Van Dusen. “It used to be that they Main Street, as well as a kid's zone complete with a the application (or sent to the Publisher by email at
would elect the grouchiest person in town to be the mechanical bull, bounce houses, face painting, - contact information including the full name anchorwk@telusplanet.net)
Grouch and now it's become an honor to be the great eats, as well as the P&E Petting Zoo, which is and mailing address of the filer.
Grouch. The Grouch goes to all the activities in always a big hit. “The kids definitely enjoyed the Please provide a telephone number and/or
town throughout the year and dresses up and petting zoo,” Van Dusen said. email address for ease of contact.
provides fun.” Attendants enjoyed the talent of local artists at Environment and Parks will review each written
The annual parade began at 11 am, which is Tipple Park in the afternoon, along with beer statement of concern, seek more information if
always a big hit as people enjoy watching the gardens and a meat draw, live music at the needed, and notify each filer by letter of the
classic cars pass them by through town. “The Evansburg Inn, and lawn bowling and horseshoes decision to accept or reject their written
submission as a valid statement of concern.
Shriners were really awesome, they do little tricks at Heritage House. The Public Notice of this application will also be
and little turns in the parade and it's really cool to The Big Tent entertainment in the afternoon posted on the Department's website at
watch,” Van Dusen mentioned. featured Donovan the Magician and acrobatic show https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.aspx
Later, the classic cars from the parade lined up for 'Flyin' Bob', who was as 'smash hit' during his last .
the Lone Wolves River Run on Main Street where visit. Statements of concern submitted regarding this
attendants could check out the cars and vote for At the Legion, attendants were invited to come application are public records which are
their favorites. “The cars were a huge smash hit,” out in their classic cars and solve clues on a hunt accessible by the public and the applicant.
said Van Dusen. “Everybody wanted to see the for treasure. Failure to file a statement of concern may affect
cars, look at the cars, and learn more about them.” Saturday festivities closed with a barbecue, as the right to file a Notice of Appeal with the
Environmental Appeals Board.
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Winners of the 42 Lone Wolf River Run Car well as a paint night and karaoke at the Evansburg
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show were: 1 Bill Van Dusen with his 1949 Jeep Inn. Copies of the application and additional
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Willy, 2 John Reynold with his 1950 Ford Due to the heavy rains this year, Sunday's main information can be obtained from:
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Custom, and 3 Marilyn and Ken Huff with their activity was a family-friendly Fun Run, as the
1953 Chevrolet. rivers were too high for the River Run. “It was Cascade Power GP Ltd.
“New this year was a pin-up contest with classic something a little bit active because we couldn't Attention: Rob Thomas
dress as well,” Van Dusen added. Pin up show do the river run this year,” Van Dusen said. 1800-715 5 AVE SW
CALGARY, AB T2P 2X6
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winners were: 1 Jacqueline Smith, 2 Zoe Van “I'm very proud to be a part of this year's PV Telephone: 403-815-0203
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Dusen, and 3 Cerise Eugenio. Daze,” said Van Dusen. “There's some amazing E-mail: rob.thomas@cascadepower.ca
In the afternoon, live music was available on volunteers who put a lot of work into this.”
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