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Edson Craft Centre: an important BORDER PAVING LTD.
PUBLIC NOTICE
WATER ACT
part of Edson's art history NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is given that Border Paving Ltd. has
by Shaylyn Thornton filed an application under the provisions of
the Water Act to amend their existing
Edson has a very strong history of arts and Approval (00274632-00-00) from
culture, and many local artists thrive within the constructing a water body for wildlife habitat
groups and organizations that provide creative in conjunction with a sand and gravel
outlets. extraction on NW 03-054-16-W5 to the
One such group is the Edson Craft Centre
Potter's Guild, a non-profit community potter's following:
to work within a water body (below
·
studio. the water table); and
The studio boasts three sizes of kilns, a spray · to do pit to pit dewatering on NW 03-
glaze booth, slab roller, six pottery wheels, 054-16-W5, S ½ 10-054-16-W5 and
worktables, and many other tools to assist artists Lot 1, Block 1 Plan 0524152; and
in their creations. · the creation of a water body with the
The ECC has been around since December dimensions of 7.35 ha, 2.0m depth
14, 1953 when they were incorporated under the and a capacity of 147,000 cubic
Societies Act. The studio was originally housed metres to be located on NW 03-054-
in an old church building which was located on 16-W5 and SW 10-054-16-W5.
the corner of 7 Ave and 49 Street in Edson.
In 1979, Nels E. Bell bequeathed funds to photo Cassie Kushniruk Any person who is directly affected by this
build the current Edson & District Library application may submit a written statement
building, making sure that the building would Edson Craft Centre Member Cheryl Skoropad Edson Acute Care ER enjoyed dressing up as prescription pill bottles for Halloween on October 31. of concern to within 7 days of the date of this
also include specific studio spaces for local shows off some of the pottery work she has notice to:
artists and potters. created. photo submitted
ECC member Marlene VonGaza noted that Environment and Parks
this was “an incredible gift to Edsonites.” Regulatory Approvals Centre
Annette McGill is the Education Coordinator 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
for the ECC, and she said the aim of the group is 9915 108 Street
to “offer a creative space to encourage the art of Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8
pottery in Edson.” Phone: 780-427-6311
Certainly, members of the ECC would say Fax: 780-422-0154
that this goal has been met. Members are Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca
encouraged to be as creative as they like, and
many have expanded past the “traditional The written statement of concern should
methods” of making pottery. include the following:
New glazes and decorating techniques, ways · the application number: 002-
of working with clay, and experimenting with 00274632, file number: 00274632
Raku firing are just a few of the ways that the · describe concerns that are relevant
potters have explored their craft. to matters regulated by the Water
Many members of the ECC started their Act
pottery training with the group, and “are known · explain how the filer of the concern
throughout the province for the calibre of their will be directly affected by the
work,” said McGill. activity and/or diversion of water
McGill and member Shirley Lueck have even proposed in the application
been honored in recent years at the Edson Arts · provide the legal land location of the
on Fire Awards during Alberta Culture Days. A potter works on a new creation at the Edson Craft land owned or used by the filer
Members of the group have diverse histories Centre located in the Edson Library Building. where the concerns described are
when it comes to their individual pottery photo submitted. believed to be applicable
journeys. · state the distance between the land
Cheryl Skoropad is a member of the ECC A major aspect of the ECC is the camaraderie owned or used by the filer and the
who took her first pottery course in 1973 in the among the artists and their willingness to work site in the application
old craft centre. Though she did not join the ECC with each other. Scott said, “We have members · contact information including the full
immediately because she did not have the time to who have incredible amounts of skill and name and mailing address of the
pursue it, she knew she really enjoyed it. experience, and I am lucky enough to be able to filer. Please provide the telephone
Skoropad found out about another pottery learn from them.” number and/or email address for
class offered in 1998, and “quickly signed up for Those interested in learning the art of pottery ease of contact.
the course,” she said. “I have been happily and becoming a member of the ECC are offered
making pottery ever since.” membership after they complete a Beginner's Environment and Parks will review each
VonGaza has also been a long-standing ECC Pottery Program or equivalent. The dates of these Mal Goldie getting ready for dessert at the sold out Harvest Supper at Edson United Church on written statement of concern, seek more
member. “I took my first pottery course over 30 classes and registration info can be found in the November 3. photo Dawn Olsvik information if needed, and notify each filer
years ago,” she said. “I have been a part of the Expand Your Horizons brochures on edson.ca. by letter of the decision to accept or reject
Edson Craft Centre Potter's Guild ever since.” “Membership at the Potters Guild gives their written submission as a valid statement
VonGaza is no stranger to art, and also spends Edsonites an amazing place to take courses and of concern. The Public Notice of this
time painting, making jewelry, knitting, and even spend time with other creative people,” said application will also be posted on the
teaching herself how to harvest and build willow VonGaza. Department's website at
lawn furniture. She and her husband also make Scott agreed, saying that joining not only give https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.a
furniture out of upcycled hardwood pallets. you access to all of the specialized equipment, spx .
“What fascinates me about any kind of art is but also “comes with the added bonus of working
how specific and individual it is,” said VonGaza. alongside a community of potters that are warm, Statements of concern submitted regarding
“You can have a group of people making the welcoming, and happy to share their this application are public records which are
exact same thing, and no two will be alike. knowledge.” accessible by the public and the applicant.
Everyone is influenced by their own eye, The incredible artists with the ECC will be Failure to file a statement of concern may
interpretation, and personality, resulting in varied selling some of their creations alongside the affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with
and beautiful art.” Edson Creative Arts Society at their upcoming the Environmental Appeals Board.
Rachel Scott is a newer member of the group, Fall Palette and Pottery Show and Sale at the
joining after completing her first pottery course Library building. The show runs on November Copies of the application and additional
in January 2019. 15 from 7-9pm, November 16 from 10am-5pm, information can be obtained from:
Scott is also an artist with many outlets such and November 17 from noon-4pm.
as painting, cross-stitch, and woodworking, but Guests are invited to stop by and check out Kailey Carson
became interested in pottery after seeing what a the great creations, and maybe even pick up Aspen Land Group Inc.
Phone: 780-809-8191
friend created in a beginner's pottery class. “I some handmade and unique Christmas gifts, all There was a good turnout for the community lunch held at the Edson United Church. The next lunch, Email: kcarson@aspenlandgroup.com
was in awe of the pieces she created,” she said. while supporting local artists. which is free for anybody to attend will be held on November 17. photo Dawn Olsvik
Edson Craft Centre: an important BORDER PAVING LTD.
PUBLIC NOTICE
WATER ACT
part of Edson's art history NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice is given that Border Paving Ltd. has
by Shaylyn Thornton filed an application under the provisions of
the Water Act to amend their existing
Edson has a very strong history of arts and Approval (00274632-00-00) from
culture, and many local artists thrive within the constructing a water body for wildlife habitat
groups and organizations that provide creative in conjunction with a sand and gravel
outlets. extraction on NW 03-054-16-W5 to the
One such group is the Edson Craft Centre
Potter's Guild, a non-profit community potter's following:
to work within a water body (below
·
studio. the water table); and
The studio boasts three sizes of kilns, a spray · to do pit to pit dewatering on NW 03-
glaze booth, slab roller, six pottery wheels, 054-16-W5, S ½ 10-054-16-W5 and
worktables, and many other tools to assist artists Lot 1, Block 1 Plan 0524152; and
in their creations. · the creation of a water body with the
The ECC has been around since December dimensions of 7.35 ha, 2.0m depth
14, 1953 when they were incorporated under the and a capacity of 147,000 cubic
Societies Act. The studio was originally housed metres to be located on NW 03-054-
in an old church building which was located on 16-W5 and SW 10-054-16-W5.
the corner of 7 Ave and 49 Street in Edson.
In 1979, Nels E. Bell bequeathed funds to photo Cassie Kushniruk Any person who is directly affected by this
build the current Edson & District Library application may submit a written statement
building, making sure that the building would Edson Craft Centre Member Cheryl Skoropad Edson Acute Care ER enjoyed dressing up as prescription pill bottles for Halloween on October 31. of concern to within 7 days of the date of this
also include specific studio spaces for local shows off some of the pottery work she has notice to:
artists and potters. created. photo submitted
ECC member Marlene VonGaza noted that Environment and Parks
this was “an incredible gift to Edsonites.” Regulatory Approvals Centre
Annette McGill is the Education Coordinator 5th Floor, South Petroleum Plaza
for the ECC, and she said the aim of the group is 9915 108 Street
to “offer a creative space to encourage the art of Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2G8
pottery in Edson.” Phone: 780-427-6311
Certainly, members of the ECC would say Fax: 780-422-0154
that this goal has been met. Members are Email: aep.waapplications@gov.ab.ca
encouraged to be as creative as they like, and
many have expanded past the “traditional The written statement of concern should
methods” of making pottery. include the following:
New glazes and decorating techniques, ways · the application number: 002-
of working with clay, and experimenting with 00274632, file number: 00274632
Raku firing are just a few of the ways that the · describe concerns that are relevant
potters have explored their craft. to matters regulated by the Water
Many members of the ECC started their Act
pottery training with the group, and “are known · explain how the filer of the concern
throughout the province for the calibre of their will be directly affected by the
work,” said McGill. activity and/or diversion of water
McGill and member Shirley Lueck have even proposed in the application
been honored in recent years at the Edson Arts · provide the legal land location of the
on Fire Awards during Alberta Culture Days. A potter works on a new creation at the Edson Craft land owned or used by the filer
Members of the group have diverse histories Centre located in the Edson Library Building. where the concerns described are
when it comes to their individual pottery photo submitted. believed to be applicable
journeys. · state the distance between the land
Cheryl Skoropad is a member of the ECC A major aspect of the ECC is the camaraderie owned or used by the filer and the
who took her first pottery course in 1973 in the among the artists and their willingness to work site in the application
old craft centre. Though she did not join the ECC with each other. Scott said, “We have members · contact information including the full
immediately because she did not have the time to who have incredible amounts of skill and name and mailing address of the
pursue it, she knew she really enjoyed it. experience, and I am lucky enough to be able to filer. Please provide the telephone
Skoropad found out about another pottery learn from them.” number and/or email address for
class offered in 1998, and “quickly signed up for Those interested in learning the art of pottery ease of contact.
the course,” she said. “I have been happily and becoming a member of the ECC are offered
making pottery ever since.” membership after they complete a Beginner's Environment and Parks will review each
VonGaza has also been a long-standing ECC Pottery Program or equivalent. The dates of these Mal Goldie getting ready for dessert at the sold out Harvest Supper at Edson United Church on written statement of concern, seek more
member. “I took my first pottery course over 30 classes and registration info can be found in the November 3. photo Dawn Olsvik information if needed, and notify each filer
years ago,” she said. “I have been a part of the Expand Your Horizons brochures on edson.ca. by letter of the decision to accept or reject
Edson Craft Centre Potter's Guild ever since.” “Membership at the Potters Guild gives their written submission as a valid statement
VonGaza is no stranger to art, and also spends Edsonites an amazing place to take courses and of concern. The Public Notice of this
time painting, making jewelry, knitting, and even spend time with other creative people,” said application will also be posted on the
teaching herself how to harvest and build willow VonGaza. Department's website at
lawn furniture. She and her husband also make Scott agreed, saying that joining not only give https://avw.alberta.ca/PublicNoticesViewer.a
furniture out of upcycled hardwood pallets. you access to all of the specialized equipment, spx .
“What fascinates me about any kind of art is but also “comes with the added bonus of working
how specific and individual it is,” said VonGaza. alongside a community of potters that are warm, Statements of concern submitted regarding
“You can have a group of people making the welcoming, and happy to share their this application are public records which are
exact same thing, and no two will be alike. knowledge.” accessible by the public and the applicant.
Everyone is influenced by their own eye, The incredible artists with the ECC will be Failure to file a statement of concern may
interpretation, and personality, resulting in varied selling some of their creations alongside the affect the right to file a Notice of Appeal with
and beautiful art.” Edson Creative Arts Society at their upcoming the Environmental Appeals Board.
Rachel Scott is a newer member of the group, Fall Palette and Pottery Show and Sale at the
joining after completing her first pottery course Library building. The show runs on November Copies of the application and additional
in January 2019. 15 from 7-9pm, November 16 from 10am-5pm, information can be obtained from:
Scott is also an artist with many outlets such and November 17 from noon-4pm.
as painting, cross-stitch, and woodworking, but Guests are invited to stop by and check out Kailey Carson
became interested in pottery after seeing what a the great creations, and maybe even pick up Aspen Land Group Inc.
Phone: 780-809-8191
friend created in a beginner's pottery class. “I some handmade and unique Christmas gifts, all There was a good turnout for the community lunch held at the Edson United Church. The next lunch, Email: kcarson@aspenlandgroup.com
was in awe of the pieces she created,” she said. while supporting local artists. which is free for anybody to attend will be held on November 17. photo Dawn Olsvik
