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Alberta Wildlife deploys three
Edson Forest Area fire specialists to Australia
by Deanna Mitchener “Our very own Michael Shantz from Edson contractors receive a certain level of training to
was deployed just before New Years as a assist us with fire suppression, but many of them
With the current bushfires ravaging Australia, Planning Unit Leader,” Charbonneau stated. “He and our staff have decades of experience and
many people are needed on hand for many was scheduled to assist in Queensland but was that's invaluable. This helps us share our
different tasks. Alberta Wildfire staff from the re-assigned to New South Wales. He has been resources across forest areas, provincial lines and
Edson Forest Area have been asked to assist with tasked with assisting with the collection of country boundaries.”
wildfire suppression efforts in Australia. incident information, primarily consisting of the “This area is very fortunate to have such trained
Area Information Coordinator with Agriculture status of all the resources allocated to the fire folks right here in our communities,” said
and Forestry Caroline Charbonneau told The he's working on.” Charbonneau. “This summer, even though we
Weekly Anchor on January 16, “Much of our Charbonneau continued, “Marc Freedman from didn't have a busy fire season and saw a
staff is specifically trained and certified in many Hinton was deployed the first week of January to significant amount of rain, the forest area
functions of the Incident Command System Australia as Operations Section Chief. The exported many of our wildfire, forestry staff and
(ICS). The Incident Command System was Operations Section Chief is tasked with directing seasonal personnel to other parts of the province
developed to ensure that during an incident, such all actions to meet the incident objectives. The and even out of country. Much of our offices
as a natural disaster or a wildfire, each person last I heard, he was assembled with a team in were empty as staff committed to an average of
assisting knows their role. This system is often New South Wales.” 14 days away from their homes and families,
followed internationally, and because Canada “Krista Woods from Hinton was deployed to sleeping in tents to assist with northern
and Australia work with ICS, the two different Australia near the same time as Logistics Section wildfires.”
agencies can work together seamlessly and Chief this week,” said Charbonneau. “The Charbonneau said, “I feel like I can speak on
effectively.” Logistics Section Chief is tasked with providing everyone's behalf when I say that Alberta
“Three of our staff were deployed under all resources, services, and support required by Forestry and Wildfire staff are always willing to
specific roles, but since many of them are the incident. She was sent to Victoria.” help others when needed, whether they're
certified for other positions, priorities could Charbonneau said, “Wildfire firefighting is very exported out of the area to a fire or they stay
change and they may be asked to work in a unique and requires specialized training and behind to continue on with area workloads.”
different role,” Charbonneau continued. experience. Our seasonal employees and
County council highlights - January 28
Jasper National Park ICF – The funding of upgrades to the crossing as municipalities the option of not 7, Woodland County Council defeated
Municipal Government Act requires deemed necessary by CN. At these completing an Intermunicipal their Bylaw to adopt the IDP.
municipalities that have a common crossings, the county is responsible Development Plan (IDP) if both are in Likewise, Yellowhead County council
boundary to create an Inter-municipal for 12.5% of the costs of the work, agreement. Administration has been in defeated second reading of Bylaw
Collaboration Framework Agreement amounting to $41,506.75 for contact with Woodlands County's 20.19 to adopt the Woodland
(ICF). Improvement District 12 Rosevear Road and $51,745.75 for the administration who are in agreement County/Yellowhead County IDP,
(Jasper National Park) is a rural crossing of Range Road 170 near of not completing an IDP. On January halting its adoption process.
neighbour to Yellowhead County. Edson. Council approved this
Council provided three reading to agreement, allowing CN to move
bylaw 04.20, approving the ICF forward with the proposed upgrades. COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION
agreement with Jasper National Park. Animal Regulation Bylaw 19.19 –
In essence the agreement states that Council approved second and third ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
the municipalities have not identified reading of Animal Control Bylaw
any shared services, and should some 19.19. This bylaw adds clarity to what
initiatives come forward in the future, animals residents can possess, as well Tuesday, February 18
one side would provide the other 90 as types and amounts of animals, and
days notification to engage in limitations based on land size. In
discussion and resolution of the addition: Owners of dogs declared 7 to 9 pm
initiative. The agreement also vicious may now appeal the decision
contains a dispute resolution process to council; offences related to dog and Edson Hospital Meeting Room
as required by legislation. cat defecation have been added; some
CN Crossing Upgrades – The specified penalties have been Check font on ads
county has received a Funded increased modestly to fall in line with
Crossing Warning System other offences; and the Prohibited For more information
Modification Agreement from CN to Animal Bylaw has been incorporated
add constant warning devices and into this new bylaw. contact Doug Woodhouse
gates to the crossings at Rosevear Woodland County Joint IDP –
Road and Range Road 170 near Last December, Bill 25 (Red Tape at 780-725-3684
Edson. The county, as the road Reduction Implementation Act) was
authority, is responsible for the approved by the province giving
WANT TO ADVERTISE IN THE PHONE DIRECTORY?
We are working on the 28th Annual 2020 Regional Phone Directory
detailing businesses and fax information
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The phone and fax directory will be distributed through
Edson and Yellowhead County
To advertise in the 2020 Regional Phone Directory
give Sue-Ann a call at 780-723-5787
rts - Entertainment - Events - and what’s going on
The Scene
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY DECEMBER 23, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2019 PAGE 13
MONDAY FEBRUARY 3
, 2020 PAGE 11
Alberta Wildlife deploys three
Edson Forest Area fire specialists to Australia
by Deanna Mitchener “Our very own Michael Shantz from Edson contractors receive a certain level of training to
was deployed just before New Years as a assist us with fire suppression, but many of them
With the current bushfires ravaging Australia, Planning Unit Leader,” Charbonneau stated. “He and our staff have decades of experience and
many people are needed on hand for many was scheduled to assist in Queensland but was that's invaluable. This helps us share our
different tasks. Alberta Wildfire staff from the re-assigned to New South Wales. He has been resources across forest areas, provincial lines and
Edson Forest Area have been asked to assist with tasked with assisting with the collection of country boundaries.”
wildfire suppression efforts in Australia. incident information, primarily consisting of the “This area is very fortunate to have such trained
Area Information Coordinator with Agriculture status of all the resources allocated to the fire folks right here in our communities,” said
and Forestry Caroline Charbonneau told The he's working on.” Charbonneau. “This summer, even though we
Weekly Anchor on January 16, “Much of our Charbonneau continued, “Marc Freedman from didn't have a busy fire season and saw a
staff is specifically trained and certified in many Hinton was deployed the first week of January to significant amount of rain, the forest area
functions of the Incident Command System Australia as Operations Section Chief. The exported many of our wildfire, forestry staff and
(ICS). The Incident Command System was Operations Section Chief is tasked with directing seasonal personnel to other parts of the province
developed to ensure that during an incident, such all actions to meet the incident objectives. The and even out of country. Much of our offices
as a natural disaster or a wildfire, each person last I heard, he was assembled with a team in were empty as staff committed to an average of
assisting knows their role. This system is often New South Wales.” 14 days away from their homes and families,
followed internationally, and because Canada “Krista Woods from Hinton was deployed to sleeping in tents to assist with northern
and Australia work with ICS, the two different Australia near the same time as Logistics Section wildfires.”
agencies can work together seamlessly and Chief this week,” said Charbonneau. “The Charbonneau said, “I feel like I can speak on
effectively.” Logistics Section Chief is tasked with providing everyone's behalf when I say that Alberta
“Three of our staff were deployed under all resources, services, and support required by Forestry and Wildfire staff are always willing to
specific roles, but since many of them are the incident. She was sent to Victoria.” help others when needed, whether they're
certified for other positions, priorities could Charbonneau said, “Wildfire firefighting is very exported out of the area to a fire or they stay
change and they may be asked to work in a unique and requires specialized training and behind to continue on with area workloads.”
different role,” Charbonneau continued. experience. Our seasonal employees and
County council highlights - January 28
Jasper National Park ICF – The funding of upgrades to the crossing as municipalities the option of not 7, Woodland County Council defeated
Municipal Government Act requires deemed necessary by CN. At these completing an Intermunicipal their Bylaw to adopt the IDP.
municipalities that have a common crossings, the county is responsible Development Plan (IDP) if both are in Likewise, Yellowhead County council
boundary to create an Inter-municipal for 12.5% of the costs of the work, agreement. Administration has been in defeated second reading of Bylaw
Collaboration Framework Agreement amounting to $41,506.75 for contact with Woodlands County's 20.19 to adopt the Woodland
(ICF). Improvement District 12 Rosevear Road and $51,745.75 for the administration who are in agreement County/Yellowhead County IDP,
(Jasper National Park) is a rural crossing of Range Road 170 near of not completing an IDP. On January halting its adoption process.
neighbour to Yellowhead County. Edson. Council approved this
Council provided three reading to agreement, allowing CN to move
bylaw 04.20, approving the ICF forward with the proposed upgrades. COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION
agreement with Jasper National Park. Animal Regulation Bylaw 19.19 –
In essence the agreement states that Council approved second and third ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
the municipalities have not identified reading of Animal Control Bylaw
any shared services, and should some 19.19. This bylaw adds clarity to what
initiatives come forward in the future, animals residents can possess, as well Tuesday, February 18
one side would provide the other 90 as types and amounts of animals, and
days notification to engage in limitations based on land size. In
discussion and resolution of the addition: Owners of dogs declared 7 to 9 pm
initiative. The agreement also vicious may now appeal the decision
contains a dispute resolution process to council; offences related to dog and Edson Hospital Meeting Room
as required by legislation. cat defecation have been added; some
CN Crossing Upgrades – The specified penalties have been Check font on ads
county has received a Funded increased modestly to fall in line with
Crossing Warning System other offences; and the Prohibited For more information
Modification Agreement from CN to Animal Bylaw has been incorporated
add constant warning devices and into this new bylaw. contact Doug Woodhouse
gates to the crossings at Rosevear Woodland County Joint IDP –
Road and Range Road 170 near Last December, Bill 25 (Red Tape at 780-725-3684
Edson. The county, as the road Reduction Implementation Act) was
authority, is responsible for the approved by the province giving
WANT TO ADVERTISE IN THE PHONE DIRECTORY?
We are working on the 28th Annual 2020 Regional Phone Directory
detailing businesses and fax information
for Edson and Yellowhead County
The phone and fax directory will be distributed through
Edson and Yellowhead County
To advertise in the 2020 Regional Phone Directory
give Sue-Ann a call at 780-723-5787
