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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
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County sends letter of support for Big Horn Mine project
by Jordan Rae 30,000 residents and many, particularly in the town a Municipal Stimulus Program agreement with the
of Hinton were greatly affected when two area provincial government.
During the September 22 County Council mines closed. Coal Valley with a loss of 438 jobs Family Resource Network Letter – The Ministry
Meeting, Council discussed passing a motion to and Cardinal River losing 400 jobs. This was of Children's Services developed a new system to
have a letter sent to Federal Environment Minister coupled by the loss of jobs in the oil and gas provide prevention and early intervention support to
Jonathan Wilkinson related to the decision to move industry. With Bighorn Mine's Project I and II there children, youth and families, called the Family
the Vista Mine Project (Big Horn) under Federal was finally hope that jobs would be available. Resource Network. Following this, the Ministry
review. Since 2018, Bighorn Mine has invested hundreds cancelled all contracts and agreements, including the
The mining company, a sizable local employer, is of millions of dollars and brought over 300 jobs to county's Parent Link, Early Childhood
considering submitting a permit for surface mining the area. This happened at a particularly crucial time Development, Diversion and Home Visitation
expansion (Phase II). Formerly, the Canadian as Teck Coal announced its closure shortly thereafter programs. Yellowhead County council supported a
West Yellowhead MLA Environmental Assessment Agency did not find that culminating in a loss of 400 jobs. Bighorn is looking letter to the Minister of Children's Services detailing
Phase II would meet criteria for designation under
to expand its operation and therefore its employment concerns with this significant service reduction in
Martin Long the Impact Assessment Act. Projects designated opportunities for the local communities and support the region, and asking for comment.
sector businesses.
under the Impact Assessment Act are considered to
Pembina Agricultural & Recreation Society
have potential for adverse and complex effects in Over the past two years, Bighorn Mine has been (PARS) Funding Model Update – Council
areas of federal jurisdiction related to the making a positive impact on businesses in our approved the one-time bridging payment to PARS in
environment, and may be mired by federal community and surrounding area making this the amount of $31,652.67 by a transfer from the
oversight. Likewise, the Federal Impact Assessment expansion vitally important since jobs are crucial to Recreation Grant budget. Transitioning PARS from
Agency concluded that the underground mine our local economy especially now during the a deficit model of funding to the same budget model
expansion activities would be addressed through COVlD-19 pandemic. used by Yellowhead County with all of its other
provincial processes rather than federal. The mine supports the families in our partners means more budgeting certainty and pre-
The letter states, "Yellowhead County Council and communities, through direct and indirect approval by council and requires the aforementioned
West Yellowhead MLA the citizens and businesses it represents are employment which subsequently supports the one-time bridging payment.
Martin Long extremely concerned about the Impact Assessment economy of our community, Province and Country.
We are now asking you to contribute your part, and
Agency of Canada being tasked to perform a
Strategic Impact Assessment of Thermal Coal provide the much-needed support for our region by
Mining in Canada and that on July 30th of this year our federal government by leaving the Phase II
ministerial discretion was used to designate the Vista expansion under Provincial jurisdiction."
Mine Expansion to be under Federal Review. The Council passed the motion unanimously. Event Reminder
County is gravely concerned about this reversal in Meeting Highlights:
direction as in December 2019 you declined to order Municipal Stimulus Program Projects – The May 9: For mental health week, join
a federal impact assessment of the project saying the province is providing capital infrastructure funding
Gerald Soroka potential risks to the environment and indigenous to municipalities meant to sustain and create local the Town of Edson for Darkness to
jobs, enhance competitiveness and productivity and
rights would be dealt with by a provincial approval
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
MP Yellowhead process. to reduce red tape. Yellowhead County has the community and place luminaries or
submitted three projects for funding consideration
Yellowhead County and the towns within our
geographic boundaries strongly support Vista Mine's under the Municipal Stimulus Program: replacement a simple candle outside your home to
existing Phase I and proposed Phase II projects and salt/sand sheds for both Edson and Wildwood u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
we collectively request that the Phase II project (approximately $600,000 each) and a live-fire (approximately 5:10 am).
remain under provincial jurisdiction. Yellowhead training burn room (approximately $100,000).
County, Edson and Hinton have approximately Council ratified these three projects and entered into
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 10 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 MONDAY JULY 13, 2020 PAGE 15
County sends letter of support for Big Horn Mine project
by Jordan Rae 30,000 residents and many, particularly in the town a Municipal Stimulus Program agreement with the
of Hinton were greatly affected when two area provincial government.
During the September 22 County Council mines closed. Coal Valley with a loss of 438 jobs Family Resource Network Letter – The Ministry
Meeting, Council discussed passing a motion to and Cardinal River losing 400 jobs. This was of Children's Services developed a new system to
have a letter sent to Federal Environment Minister coupled by the loss of jobs in the oil and gas provide prevention and early intervention support to
Jonathan Wilkinson related to the decision to move industry. With Bighorn Mine's Project I and II there children, youth and families, called the Family
the Vista Mine Project (Big Horn) under Federal was finally hope that jobs would be available. Resource Network. Following this, the Ministry
review. Since 2018, Bighorn Mine has invested hundreds cancelled all contracts and agreements, including the
The mining company, a sizable local employer, is of millions of dollars and brought over 300 jobs to county's Parent Link, Early Childhood
considering submitting a permit for surface mining the area. This happened at a particularly crucial time Development, Diversion and Home Visitation
expansion (Phase II). Formerly, the Canadian as Teck Coal announced its closure shortly thereafter programs. Yellowhead County council supported a
West Yellowhead MLA Environmental Assessment Agency did not find that culminating in a loss of 400 jobs. Bighorn is looking letter to the Minister of Children's Services detailing
Phase II would meet criteria for designation under
to expand its operation and therefore its employment concerns with this significant service reduction in
Martin Long the Impact Assessment Act. Projects designated opportunities for the local communities and support the region, and asking for comment.
sector businesses.
under the Impact Assessment Act are considered to
Pembina Agricultural & Recreation Society
have potential for adverse and complex effects in Over the past two years, Bighorn Mine has been (PARS) Funding Model Update – Council
areas of federal jurisdiction related to the making a positive impact on businesses in our approved the one-time bridging payment to PARS in
environment, and may be mired by federal community and surrounding area making this the amount of $31,652.67 by a transfer from the
oversight. Likewise, the Federal Impact Assessment expansion vitally important since jobs are crucial to Recreation Grant budget. Transitioning PARS from
Agency concluded that the underground mine our local economy especially now during the a deficit model of funding to the same budget model
expansion activities would be addressed through COVlD-19 pandemic. used by Yellowhead County with all of its other
provincial processes rather than federal. The mine supports the families in our partners means more budgeting certainty and pre-
The letter states, "Yellowhead County Council and communities, through direct and indirect approval by council and requires the aforementioned
West Yellowhead MLA the citizens and businesses it represents are employment which subsequently supports the one-time bridging payment.
Martin Long extremely concerned about the Impact Assessment economy of our community, Province and Country.
We are now asking you to contribute your part, and
Agency of Canada being tasked to perform a
Strategic Impact Assessment of Thermal Coal provide the much-needed support for our region by
Mining in Canada and that on July 30th of this year our federal government by leaving the Phase II
ministerial discretion was used to designate the Vista expansion under Provincial jurisdiction."
Mine Expansion to be under Federal Review. The Council passed the motion unanimously. Event Reminder
County is gravely concerned about this reversal in Meeting Highlights:
direction as in December 2019 you declined to order Municipal Stimulus Program Projects – The May 9: For mental health week, join
a federal impact assessment of the project saying the province is providing capital infrastructure funding
Gerald Soroka potential risks to the environment and indigenous to municipalities meant to sustain and create local the Town of Edson for Darkness to
jobs, enhance competitiveness and productivity and
rights would be dealt with by a provincial approval
Light – Mental Health Awareness. Join
MP Yellowhead process. to reduce red tape. Yellowhead County has the community and place luminaries or
submitted three projects for funding consideration
Yellowhead County and the towns within our
geographic boundaries strongly support Vista Mine's under the Municipal Stimulus Program: replacement a simple candle outside your home to
existing Phase I and proposed Phase II projects and salt/sand sheds for both Edson and Wildwood u n i t e f o r a l i g h t a t d a w n
we collectively request that the Phase II project (approximately $600,000 each) and a live-fire (approximately 5:10 am).
remain under provincial jurisdiction. Yellowhead training burn room (approximately $100,000).
County, Edson and Hinton have approximately Council ratified these three projects and entered into
