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Zits Cartoon goes here by Cassie Kushniruk favor of an $800,000 price tag on a Dear friends and neighbours, landlords from raising rent and charging late fees Martin Long
sani dump because we don't make
During the June 16 Governance any money off of that, so it doesn't West Yellowhead MLA and penalties on missed rent, will help address
and Priorities meeting, County make sense to me to spend that kind Summer has arrived and I want to encourage Martin Long shortfalls in the current Canada Emergency
Council discussed the further of money, especially in the financial everyone to explore Alberta and support local Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program.
development of Gunner Rehn Park atmosphere we're in right now.” businesses. After a challenging spring, it is a great More than that, the protection against eviction
as a community hub for Wildwood, Councillor Anthony Giezen noted, time to get out, stay safe and enjoy the sunshine. for non-payment of rent will give business
specifically the incompatibility of the “We have to take into consideration Our government has released the findings of owners peace of mind as they reopen. The
sani dump located in the park. that if we do develop on that lot, we Alberta's Fair Deal Panel. More than 40,000 won't stop fighting for Albertans. legislation would cover the period from March
With the approval of the Parks and are then taking away probably one of Albertans participated in the Fair Deal Panel The Government of Alberta is standing up for 17 to August 31, would apply to commercial
Open Spaces plan and the Trails our only industrial lots in Wildwood. engagement, providing input on ideas that will responsible firearms owners. Our government is tenants who are eligible for CECRA but whose
Master plan, Yellowhead County If we go back to our Council give the province a stronger role within Canada, moving ahead with plans to appoint a chief landlords are not participating, as well as tenants Job ads:
Council set a very clear goal of direction, we want to have increase control in areas of provincial jurisdiction provincial firearms officer to ensure that who had to close their businesses or saw revenue
creating community hubs in each availability of industrial lots in each and advance our province's vital economic firearms policy and the enforcement of decline by 25 percent as a result of public health
hamlet. These hamlets are to have a of our hamlets.” interests. The panel's report to government regulations reflect the priorities and needs of the orders. Small businesses are at the heart of our · ADD COMP 20-009 Utility Operator
consistent level of amenities as Mayor Jim Eglinski concurred contains 25 separate recommendations that people in our province. Over the next year, community, and these proposed measures will
appropriate for the local population, with Councillor Giezen, “I'd hate to address the frustrations that many Albertans government will work with relevant partners to help them reopen.
including the following in the larger ruin that piece of property there; it expressed through town halls and online surveys. ensure that the needs of Albertans are considered Our province is successfully continuing with Trainee
hamlets: community halls, sports may have some future potential.” Recommendations addressed a wide scope of in the new firearms office and that the transition its Alberta Relaunch strategy, but it is important
fields, outdoor gathering spaces, Councillor Sandra Cherniawsky During the June 16 Governance and Priorities meeting, County Council discussed the issues, including reforming the Fiscal proceeds as smoothly as possible. that everyone in our community continue to take
trails, winter and summer recreation commented, “Over the past couple further development of Gunner Rehn Park as a community hub for Wildwood, Stabilization Program, establishing a provincial I am also pleased to share the introduction of precautions and help prevent the further spread · ADD Cleaning & Caretaking
opportunities, and playgrounds. years, I've been approached by specifically the incompatibility of the sani dump located in the park. Pictured is Director chief firearms office, holding a referendum on additional protections for small businesses. of COVID-19. Together, we can continue to
Currently, Gunner Rehn Park is Wildwood residents who want to do of Community Services Christopher Read. photo Cassie Kushniruk equalization payments, and replacing the RCMP These protections are intended to help reopen our economy and to economic recovery.
TIGER BY BUD BLAKE home to baseball diamonds, a something with [the privately-owned with an Alberta Police Force. Of these 25 businesses recover from the effects of the For the latest information on COVID-19, visit ContractTender
covered gathering space, toilets, a property], be it put up a big Director of Infrastructure Services CAO Jack Ramme replied, “To try recommendations, 13 are underway and 6 have COVID-19 public health crisis. Bill 23, the alberta.ca/covid19.
pump track, bleachers, and a sani Wildwood sign to announce their Don O'Quinn clarified that a sani and get into this site with a trailer of been agreed to in principle. Our province deserves Commercial Tenancies Protection Act, proposes As always, it is my honour to serve as your
dump—the only one that is situated community, community gardens, and dump typically costs around any length, provided there's nobody a fair deal from Ottawa, and our government legislation to safeguard businesses from MLA.
like this in a park in Yellowohead all kinds of ideas.” $350,000, the amount of which has else on the site, you have to make a eviction. The bill, which would also prevent
County. “I do believe that we need to move already been included in the curve to get your trailer sewer pipe Page 1
According to Director of that sani dump; where it is now is not County's 2020 budget. close enough that you can discharge GNS: Good News Story
Community Services Christopher a good location,” Cherniawsky Councillor Wade Williams stated, it into the sewer pipe there. I was just
Dennis the Menace Read, “Our plan for Gunner Rehn continued. “Would there be any “Privately-owned property, in my one trailer on a day when nothing Grand Trunk High School graduate Rebecca Evans excels in Alberta Green Certificate Program · ADDCounty Pride (Double,
includes adding a larger modern
possibility around the [Recreation]
playground as we have done in other Complex? If we put a sani dump opinion, is not even an option at this was going on, so I can't imagine
what it will be like if we had a ball
point. We need to look at County-
hamlets.” behind there, that could lead off into owned land, whether it be across tournament and cars were parked submitted GYPSD Vertical)
Read stated that the sani dump is other type of community from the Fire Hall or another there.”
no longer compatible with the park development; I don't believe it would option.” Councillors Dawn Mitchell, Olson, GTHS is looking forward to expanding the
use now and “will only be more sterilize that lot.” Councillor Giezen concurred, Shawn Berry, and Mayor Eglinski Green Certificate Program in the variety of · ADD Summer Kids Camp (Double,
challenging in the future”.“The space Read replied that although the “County-owned property is the right agreed with Councillor Giezen's agricultural-related courses for students this
is very tight and does not have a County owns the parking lot at the option for the economic times.” recommendation to move the sani fall and are excited to be working with our
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY turnaround or pull-through capacity, Recreation Complex, “it would be Councillor David Russel said, dump onto County-owned property local community partners! Vertical)
and RV's are getting larger with each
very difficult to put a sani dump in
Rebecca worked hard to complete all of
SWAMP BY GARY CLARK passing year,” he explained.“With there reasonably”. “Plus, the use of “I've never attended Gunner Rehn instead of privately-owned property. her testing, earning 16 credits, in an unusual · ADD Ag Services Bursary
This item will be brought forward
Park or the sani dump there. What
Equipment Operator the addition of the pump track, we that parking lot wouldn't exactly is wrong with it? Why is at a future County Council meeting online situation, impressing all of her
accommodate it very well,” he
have seen a dramatic increase in
for further discussion and approval.
there such a strong need to move it?”
assessors and coordinators, with her vast
attendance, especially of children, at
added.
T he Weekly ANCHOR a page for Kids and Kids at hearta page for Kids and Kids at heart LOCATION: WILDWOOD, AB the park. This causes a safety knowledge of both plants and greenhouse · ADD Verbenone
facilities. Not only did she excel in these 30
COMPETITION NO. 20-008
concern and possible conflict
level courses, but she is also an incredible,
Comics & Fun Reporting to the Area Supervisor, the Equipment users. Adding a playground will hard-working entrepreneur! Page 2
between sani-dump and regular park
increase that attendance, thereby
Rebecca has built her own greenhouse and
sells her products at many local farmers'
increasing the safety and conflict
Operator performs skilled work for both summer and
winter road maintenance. This work includes a variety of risk.” markets in the surrounding areas, as well as
Before opening the floor to
both equipment and labour intensive tasks. Council for discussion, Read put Hinton. She sells soy-free eggs and has over · ADD ARISE to the
600 hills of potatoes to sell this fall along
forward a number of options for with some new honey products. Rebecca is
The salary range is currently $59,763 - to $75,658 per Council to consider, including also growing fresh lettuce, radish, arugula,
year. Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefit plan. moving the sani dump to a different rhubarb, and is in the process of planting Challenge(Double, Horizontal)
location and finishing the cabbage. This young entrepreneur has just
To apply please submit resumes online, on our web page development of the park by installing launched her own business - Becky's · ADDDevelopment Permits
www.yhcounty.ca/county-office/employment. a new playground. “Options to move Barefoot Garden - with many regular
the sani dump include:
(a)rehabilitating the privately-owned customers and is thriving on word of mouth (Double, Vertical)
A detailed position description can be found in the job property directly west of the new while often selling out of product!
posting online. Fire Station and installing a new The Green Certificate Program was
pull-through sani dump at a cost initially developed by Alberta Agriculture · ADDCampgrounds are
The competition will remain open until 4:30 pm on Friday estimated to be over $800,000 or (b) and Forestry (AAF) as a means of
June 12, 2020. installing a new pull-through sani developing human resources for Alberta's
dump on the County-owned property agriculture sector. The Green Certificate Open(Double, Vertical)
We thank all interested applicants in advance, however west and north of the new Fire Program provides students with
only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Station at a cost estimated to be opportunities to enter a variety of
approximately $60,000.” agriculture-related credential courses
“These two sites come with these leading to a career in agribusiness.
Payroll Department two premiums,” Read later
Yellowhead County explained. “[The first site] has Students learn on the job, under the
Email: jobs@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca minimal site improvement costs and direction of experienced farm personnel and
a minimal bit for extra paving or under the supervision and administration of
The personal information obtained as a result of this advertisement will be utilized for extra pipe runs that puts it at a Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) and
these employment opportunities only, and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of Alberta Education. Rebecca personally
Information and Protection of Privacy Act. $60,000 site premium. The other site,
which is definitely known to be a chose the Greenhouse Production program EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
brownfield site, has an $800,000 site as a specialization which had her complete
premium.” and master her courses in Greenhouse
During the discussion amongst Operations and Care 33, Greenhouse Utility Operator Trainee
Council, Councillor Lavonne Olson Westhaven Drive (10th & 57th) experienced extensive damage during the spring melt. As a result, road sub surface re-construction is Processes and Practices 33, and Greenhouse
commented, “I'm definitely not in taking place. Storm infrastructure upgrades and repair are the initial step in the process prior to the installation of new asphalt. Time Grand Trunk High School graduate Rebecca Evans has built her own greenhouse and sells her products at Support Systems 33. EMPLOYMENT/ LOCATION: EDSON, AB
frame - June through July. submitted
many local farmers' markets. COMPETITION NO. 20-009

OPPORTUNITIES Under the direction of the Utilities Supervisor, the Utility
Operator Trainee will work towards certification in the operation
of water and wastewater systems, and will perform general

maintenance of Yellowhead County assets.
The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call
schedule and work a forty hour week.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The salary range is currently $55,272 – $69,966 per year.
Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefit plan.

Utility Operator Trainee To apply please submit resumes online, on our web page
https://yhcounty.ca/employment
LOCATION: EDSON, AB A detailed position description can be found in the job posting
WORD Under the direction of the Utilities Supervisor, the Utility online.
COMPETITION NO. 20-009


The competition will remain open until 4:30pm on Tuesday
Operator Trainee will work towards certification in the operation
June 30, 2020.
of water and wastewater systems, and will perform general
SEARCH maintenance of Yellowhead County assets. We thank all interested applicants in advance, however only
those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
The position requires the incumbent to be on an on-call
schedule and work a forty hour week.
Payroll Department
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FUN! The salary range is currently $55,272 – $69,966 per year. • Email: jobs@yellowheadcounty.ab.ca
Yellowhead County offers a competitive benefit plan.
The personal information obtained as a result of this advertisement will be utilized for
To apply please submit resumes online, on our web page
these employment opportunities only, and is subject to compliance with the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
https://yhcounty.ca/employment
A detailed position description can be found in the job posting
online.


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