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Town Council adopts Subdivision Securities Policy



by Cassie Kushniruk minimal financial risk to the Town. “This will subdivision, and if you build infrastructure that
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE On May 21 during the Town Council meeting, put us in line with most other towns in regards to we will be required to take over and maintain for
private development,” Verhaeghe mentioned.
perpetuity, that it will be built in a certain way, in
Council considered adopting the Town Councillor Janet Wilkinson asked if the policy a certain timeframe, and you will provide us a
Professional Digital Passport System photos Subdivision Securities Policy D-P-16, effective was created to address existing problems. certain surety that you will undertake that work
“I wouldn't say that we've had a big problem
ready in minutes while you wait... immediately. necessarily, but we also haven't had a lot of to our standard.”
Currently, there is no Town of Edson policy in
Town of Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara asked if
place regarding the taking and releasing of private developers who have come in with there are any developments that will be
subdivision securities. These securities are significant infrastructure requests,” Verhaeghe immediately impacted with the adoption of the
currently taken according to Administration replied. policy.
estimates and quotes and returned in portions as “The other problem is when you don't have “We do have some developers who have
phases are completed. clear policies, you create unknowns,” Verhaeghe recently come in and done subdivision, however,
“Previously we simply had a policy for added. “Unknowns create worry and cost and we've applied the smaller securities,” Verhaeghe
securities for development, which were really risk for private developers, so just simply being replied. “Luckily with that, the majority of the
undershooting the type of safety level we would able to clearly articulate your requirements and infrastructure was already in place in those areas
want as a municipality,” said General Manager what the plan will be moving forward provides so the risk level was low to us.”
of Infrastructure and Planning Martino that surety so they can build their business case.” CAO Mike Derricott closed, “This policy does
Verhaeghe. “The maximum we could have gotten Wilkinson then asked, “Is this going to be not apply to every subdivision, so you can still
was $50,000, which is obviously not comparable restrictive to new developers?” subdivide property without adding infrastructure.
Verhaeghe replied, “The question would be if
to the cost of a larger subdivision like Hillendale we had no policy and I could choose to take any This only applies to properties where we would
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE which costs millions of dollars.” security I wanted and create any standard of end up owning infrastructure at the end of the
Implementing a Town Subdivision Securities
D T Policy would provide increased transparency and infrastructure I wanted, that would be restrictive. process.”
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The motion to adopt the Subdivision Securities
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson 5 streamline the process, would promote full This is simply stating a very clear policy if you Policy was carried by Council.
come to the Town, if you get approved for
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
developer compliance, and would ensure
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T D Yellowhead County Road Pavement Rehabilitation for 2019
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Submitted Yellowhead County Wildwood Complex parking lot. - Bridge File 6973 (Rge Rd 92 - Bridge File 7377 (Old Highway
The work being done will help over Lobstick River) 16 over Carrot Creek)
Yellowhead County will be extend the life and usage of these - Wildwood Complex Parking Lot - Bridge File 8128 (Edson River
embarking on numerous road rehab areas and will result in a better road - Wildwood Truck Fill Bridge on Tom Hill Tower Road)
projects this season to upgrade parts system and safety for traffic on - Niton North Road - Robb Road Access
of Yellowhead County's 250 these routes that give paved - Bridge File 13912(Niton North - Valley Drive
kilometres of paved road network connectivity to subdivisions, local Road over Lobstick River) - Pavement Settlement Repairs
system. roads, industry, and highways. - Carrot Creek Loop
Yellowhead County will be doing Once construction begins,
major pavement rehabilitaiton work motorists are asked to please be
on its roads this construction season. aware of work crews on the road-
The work is scheduled to commence way. Please slow down and allow RIVER RIDGE ESTATES
the week of May 21, 2019 and is them space to complete their work. NEWLY PAVED!
planned to be completed by the end Motorists are required to obey all
of this summer, weather depending. posted construction signs.
The road rehabilitation work is Road Pavement Rehabilitation
being done by E Construction Ltd. Locations
throughout the county and includes - Rochfort Road
various sections of road, as well as - Reno Road
the Wildwood truck fill and - Wildwood Old Highway































MLS 44832 LOT 18 3.0 +/- Acres $155,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44833 LOT 22 4.1 +/- Acres $159,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44836 LOT 23 4.1 +/- Acres $149,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44835 LOT 24 2.9 +/- Acres $149,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44840 LOT 43 3.9 +/- Acres $ 89,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44837 LOT 48 3.5 +/- Acres $179,000 NEW PRICE
MLS 44839 LOT 49 2.5 +/- Acres $144,900 NEW PRICE
MLS 44838 LOT 50 2.9 +/- Acres $144,900 NEW PRICE
Pictured is grade eight Pine Grove student Kristen Aasen throwing discus on LISTED BY CHERYL DREBIT, REALTOR® - CENTURY 21 TWIN REALTY
May 10 during Pine Grove's Track Day. Pine Grove Teacher Mr. Williams said,
Kristen's score is a 12.90.” photo Deanna Mitchener Cell: (780) 725-2101 Office: 780-723-3100 Email: jcd@century21.ca
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