September / October2014

Brazeau County News

Tel : 780-542-7777 • Fax: 780-542-7770Box 77, 7401 Twp Rd 494 Drayton Valley AB

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Reeve’s Report

Shirley Mahan Division 1 CouncillorWork: 780-542-5334Cell: 780-542-0614smahan@brazeau.ab.caRita MoirDivision 2 CouncillorHome: 780-621-1404Cell: 780-542-0988rmoir@brazeau.ab.caMarc GresslerDivision 3 CouncillorHome: 780-621-1521Cell: 780-898-2006mgressler@brazeau.ab.ca

Kara WesterlundDivision 4 CouncillorHome: 780-898-4561kwesterlund@brazeau.ab.ca

Anthony HeinrichDivision 5 CouncillorHome: 780-696-2468aheinrich@brazeau.ab.ca

Maryann ThompsonDivision 6 CouncillorHome: 780-696-2116Cell: 780-542-0804mthompson@brazeau.ab.ca

Brazeau County Councillors:

Happy Fall to everyone!

The hot summer nights are past us as we welcome the crisp autumn air. What an amazing summer we had this year! School is now back in session; please take

care to follow the posted speed limits in school zones.

Now that summer has passed, Council is back into a regu-lar meeting routine. Right now, we are in budget delibera-tions for the upcoming year as well as in the final stages of getting a new Land Use Bylaw (LUB) drafted. Terms of Ref-erence (TOR) have been reviewed, and from there we will issue a request for proposal (RFP) for qualified consultants to bid on the work. There will be an opportunity for residents to be heard during this process; stay tuned for information as it rolls out over the next several weeks. The entire proj-ect will last several months with a new LUB expected to be completed by spring of 2015.

This issue’s spotlight features the Corporate Services depart-ment. You have to love Corporate Services! They collect the taxes, keep the bills paid, guide us through the budget pro-cess and educate us about financial literacy. Through finan-cial education, they help us get clear on municipal priorities and utilizing the Municipal Government Act (MGA) assists us to stay focused on the governance principles around finance. The learning curve is pretty steep and during this first year of our Council term, Corporate Services is committed to help-ing us obtain a strong financial background.

When Council did a strategic planning session for 2014, bet-ter quality high speed internet for rural Brazeau County was our second highest priority. Personally, I am excited about our decision to implement a rural communications strat-egy, which includes cellular service, high speed internet and public safety as the 4th utility in the County. During the next 18 months, we will be installing 2 new tier one towers and 3 tier two towers. For more details, see the enclosed arti-cle within the Corporate Services section of this newsletter.

Another part of Corporate Services is Geographic Information Systems (GIS). My Dad taught me early in life to read and love maps. I am a visual person and understanding issues on the ground are always easier when we can see the pic-ture. The many features of our GIS mapping system provide that privilege and I love it.

In closing, I want to say thank you to Corporate Services for the many valued services they provide to our County Council and residents. I also wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving with

family and friends. This is a time to give thanks for our many blessings, including family, friends, health and happiness.

Yours Truly,Pat Vos,Reeve

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The Administrative Office and Public Works Facility will be closed:

October 13 - for Thanksgiving

November 11 - for Remembrance Day

On the Cover: It seems like yesterday that winter finally admitted defeat and the promise of endless sunshine and easy living was settling in for a long and welcomed stay. Well, nothing like yellowing leaves to shock you back to reality. (photo: Morpho-Creative.com)

Land Use Bylaw (LUB)

On September 2, 2014, Council was provided with a summary list of the resolutions and descriptions of the proposed changes that will be included in the

public consultation sessions, anticipated to be scheduled between October and December 2014.

Council reviewed and finalized the LUB ‘Terms of Reference’ in September to enable administration to proceed with hir-ing the consultant who will conduct the public consultation sessions and necessary best practice research. The consul-tant along with the support of administration will consoli-date public feedback and research findings for Council con-sideration prior to finalizing the LUB. This work will also involve work on the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) and Area Structure Plans (ASPs) to ensure there are no conflicts between the aforementioned documents.

If public consultation session dates conflict with your sched-ule, please do not hesitate to participate in any Council meet-ing via the Public Input session and/or another convenient scheduled appointment with our Planning and Development department to share your perspective.

Capital Projects

Land acquisition for road projects continues to negatively influence road project commencement and completion time lines; however, given the continued good weather other proj-ects such as road slide repairs are progressing well and in line to meet the scheduled completion date of October 30, 2014.

The new Rocky Rapids secondary water reservoir is approx-imately 95% complete with various electronic programing and mechanical deficiencies to be completed over the next few months.

In addition to the new water reservoir, the 2014 overlay pro-gram is well underway and anticipated to be completed by end of October.

A copy of the approved 2014 Budget that comes with a com-plete list of capital projects can be found at www.brazeau.ab.ca within Corporate Services under the main depart-ment menu.

Organizational Meeting

Consistent with section 192 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) a council must hold an organizational meeting annu-ally not later than 2 weeks after the 3rd Monday in October.

The organizational meeting gives Council a chance to clear up some routine business and proceed in appointing mem-bers to various committees and other bodies associated with Council. This is also a time to redistribute Council commit-tee portfolios.

The organizational meeting along with a committee orien-tation meeting will be advertised and open to the general public.

In closing, this summer has been absolutely beautiful and very enjoyable. I extend my sincere appreciation to Coun-cil, staff, residents and visitors for making Brazeau County the best place to call home.

Sincerely, Marco Schoeninger, CAO

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July 2, 2014

K. Robinson, Commissioner of Oaths, administered the Oath of Office for Dep-uty Reeve R. Moir. The term of office is June 29, 2014 to February 28, 2015.

The draft Off Highway Vehicle Bylaw was given first reading and a public hear-ing is scheduled for August 5, 2014 at 10:00 am.

Jim Duncan, Councillor for Clearwater County and CPO Terry Miller made a presentation regarding their Sasquatch Program. This program is to encourage the public to respect the back coun-try with regards to random camping and trail use. Landscapes can be eas-ily damaged by overuse and abuse and this program educates and enforces simple guidelines such as: fire control; ensuring that environmentally sensitive areas such as creeks, wetlands, trees and shrubs are not disturbed; use of existing trails for off road vehicles and sharing the trails with all users; keep campsites a minimum of 100m from all oil & gas facilities and pack out all gar-bage and recyclables.

Councillor S. Mahan brought forward concerns regarding the increase in property thefts. Staff Sgt. Chris Delisle attended the meeting to make a presen-tation to Council regarding the strate-gies the RCMP have initiated to reduce the number of thefts in the area.

Council passed a motion to forward a letter of support to the Town of Olds to host the 2016 FCM Board Meeting.

Council passed a motion to provide dust control for seniors who apply at a rate of $100.00.

A motion was passed to accept the low-est tender and to proceed in awarding the 2014 local road grading projects to BTO Contracting Ltd. at $3,004,907.53

(plus G.S.T.) with an upset project value of $3,830,508.28 (plus G.S.T.). This con-tract includes grading on: RR65 from junctions of Hwy 39(22) and junction of Twp. Rd. 494 (4.52 km) and Twp. Rd. 494 from junction of RR80 to east of RR 75 (2.87 km).

The next regular Council meetings were held on July 15, 2014 and August 5, 2014

All Council meetings are open to the public.

July 15, 2014

S/Sgt. Christian Delisle from the Dray-ton Valley Detachment and Sgt. Corey Kyle from the Thorsby/Breton Detach-ment presented their respective RCMP Detachment Quarterly Reports.

Council passed a motion approving the Drayton Valley RCMP to draw on extra resources and provide enhanced polic-ing from July 16, 2014 – December 31, 2014 at a value of $30,000. A motion was passed that Brazeau County Council enters into an agree-ment with the Town of Drayton Valley for the maintenance and grounds up-keep of the Drayton Valley and District Historical Society property containing the Historical Museum and that Coun-cil takes $4,000 from Unrestricted Sur-plus, with Fin-7 Cultural grant funding of $12,000 for a total of $16,000.

Dale Guze, Christian Vernados and Anita Berger from Pembina Sentinel Air Monitoring Society gave a presentation regarding their permanent H2S and SO2 monitoring network. They discussed that the system is not designed as a sub-stitute for emergency response regula-tion and actions, but designed for citi-zens to make their own decisions about the level of emissions they feel they should be exposed to. They have been in operation for 5 years and are funded

through industry. The society is inter-ested in increased membership, and there are no membership fees. Data is available online from their monitors at www.pembinaairmonitoring.com

Sandy Labrie, Program Director made a presentation on behalf of the Boys and Girls Club of Drayton Valley regard-ing various programs they are offering. The organization will be setting up four out of school time programs in Septem-ber in four local elementary schools. Twenty children are able to register per site, and fees will be determined on a family by family basis. They are oper-ating an office out of Rotary House and receive funding through FCSS, grants and fundraising.

Rob McIntosh and Kerri Widenmaier made a presentation on behalf of the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Coun-cil regarding updating the Draft Rec-reation and Open Space Master Plan for Brazeau County. They are seeking input from local residents, visitors and area stakeholders in an effort to deter-mine what the recreation priorities are for Brazeau County residents. Surveys for public input, as well as more infor-mation are available online at www.epbrparkscouncil.org. Council passed a motion to add a working session with the Eagle Point-Blue Rapids Parks Coun-cil to the calendar.

A motion was passed that Council give first Reading of Bylaw 840-14 propos-ing a portion of Pt SW 19-49-7-W5M be redistricted from Agricultural (AG) to Modular/Manufactured Home Park (MHP) as shown on the attached Sched-ule A and that the Public Hearing for Bylaw 840-14 be scheduled at 10:00 am on September 2nd, 2014.

Council passed a motion that Brazeau County enter into a Memorandum of Understanding – Alberta Rural Com-munications Network (ARCN) between

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Brazeau County, Lac Ste. Anne County, Parkland County, Saddle Hills County and Yellowhead County.

A motion was passed that Council approves the requested changes to the PW-3 Dust Control (Rural) Road Policy as amended and presented. Motions were passed to amend Schedule ‘A’ of the 2014 Schedule of Fees Bylaw 826-13 to reduce the dust control rates for seniors by 50%.

Council passed a motion to explore the option of putting a Texas gate across road allowance RR94, and go through the proper process of getting necessary approval from the province.

A motion was passed to approve the use of “Contract Construction” with General Contractors and Engineers to increase road building capacity up to 5km from restricted road surplus.

Council passed a motion to approve adding the Range Road 81 Extension to the Road Request List.

The next regular Council meetings were held on August 5, 2014 and August 19, 2014.

All Council meetings are open to the public.

August 5, 2014

Reeve P. Vos presented a long service award to Lloyd Woloszyn, Maintenance Supervisor for his 40 years of service to Brazeau County.

A public hearing was held regarding a proposed new Off-highway Vehicle Bylaw. Several residents were in atten-dance to voice their comments both for and against the bylaw. Council agreed to do more research on the bylaw and off-highway vehicle use in the County prior to making a decision.

Council passed a motion to provide their support in lobbying the AAMDC and other parties as necessary in regards to federal funding for rural broadband.

A bylaw was passed to reduce the speed limit on RR63 from Hwy. 39 south to Twp. Rd. 485 to 50 km/hr.

The next regular Council meetings were held on August 19, 2014 and Septem-ber 2, 2014.

All Council meetings are open to the public.

August 19, 2014

Council passed a motion to approve an increase in the 2014 Operating Budget for pavement patchwork by an addi-tional $404,910 with the funds to come from the roads restricted surplus. The unusual increase is required as a result of some extreme damage to existing paved roads this past winter, the need to repair/replace culverts on paved structures and the availability of a pav-ing contractor that has previously pro-vided exemplary service and results.

Councillor K. Westerlund brought for-ward a concern from the Whitby Com-munity Hall regarding the parking lot for the Whitby Community Hall. Coun-cil passed a motion to ensure that the expansion of the Hall parking lot is com-pleted in the two week time frame requested by the Whitby Community Hall either in-house or daily rate as long as it doesn’t exceed the $80,000 budgeted.

Trudy Parsons, Consultant from Millier Dickinson Blais attended the meeting to present the 2014 Business Visitation Program. The Business Visitation survey and report is conducted every three years. Ms. Parsons provided a sum-mary of the program indicating that the project ran from May to July 2014 with targeted outreach to roughly 600 businesses. A final report will be for-warded to the County upon completion.The next regular Council meeting was held on September 2, 2014 and with the next meeting to be held on Sep-tember 16, 2014.

All Council meetings are open to the public.

September 2, 2014

Council passed a motion to approve the allocation of $53,735.00, from unre-stricted surplus, for the survey, design and tender/construction documents for a storm water management plan for the area between 26th Avenue and Joshua Blvd., west of the Ring Road, to be pro-duced by Amec Engineering.

Michael Pylko, Construction Manager for Alberta Transportation attended the meeting to update Council regarding the Hwy. 22 bridge construction. Set-backs have pushed to project back to this fall. However, there is the possi-bility that the new bridge won’t open in the fall, so Alberta Transportation is inspecting and monitoring the old bridge for use during the winter until the project is completed.

The next regular Council meetings will be held September 16, 2014, October 7, 2014 and October 21, 2014.

A Policy Review meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2014.

The Organizational Meeting is sched-uled for Monday, October 27, 2014.

All Council meetings are open to the public.

UPCOMING COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS

September 16 October 7 October 21 November 4Regular Meetings begin at 9:00 am. Public Input is addressed at 11:00 am.

Copies of the minutes for each meeting are available on our website at: www.brazeau.ab.ca

Staff Service Award

Brazeau County is looking for people interested in citizen appointments to various committees and boards.

Congratulations to Lloyd Woloszyn, Maintenance Supervisor, on receiv-ing his 40 year long service award!

Reeve Pat Vos presented the award to Lloyd at the August 5, 2014 Council meeting.

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Brazeau County annually appoints County residents to serve as members-at-large on various boards and committees. Prior to annual appointments Council invites interested County residents to express their interest in serving on the following boards and committees. Appointments are subject to annual renewals. Attendance at meetings is a requirement for appointment.

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AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD

A 7 member board consisting of 2 Coun-cillors and 5 members-at-large. Meet-ings are held the third Wednesday of each month.

MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSIONA five-member commission to approve development applications of discretion-ary uses under the Land Use Bylaw, approve subdivision applications and to provide recommendations to Coun-cil on planning matters. Two member-at-large appointments are made annu-ally along with three Councillors. Day meetings are held every third Tuesday.

SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD

A five member board consisting of 2 Councillors, 3 Members-at-large and 3 Alternate Members-at-large to hear and decide appeals on development or sub-division decisions that have been made previously by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission. Day meetings are held as required.

BRAZEAU SENIOR’S FOUNDATIONA five-member board representing the Town of Drayton Valley, the Vil-lage of Breton, and Brazeau County, which is responsible for the manage-ment of Senior’s Housing in Drayton

Valley and the Village of Breton. The County appoints one Councillor and one member-at-large to the Founda-tion. Day meetings are held the third Thursday of the month. Other meet-ings held as required. Responsibilities include establishing budgets and set-ting operating policies for the combined Seniors’ Housing Units.

PEST AND WEED APPEALS COMMITTEEA three-member committee consist-ing of three members-at-large to hear appeals against notices issued under the Weed Control Act. The committee meets infrequently and only as required.

MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARDA five member board consisting of two Councillors and three members-at-large. The members-at-large posi-tions are three year terms. There is presently one opening for a three-year term. The Library Board is legislated to hold four (4) meetings per year min-imum and additional meetings are held as required.

COMPOSITE ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD

A three member board consisting of one provincial member and 2 other members who are not provincial mem-bers. This board will hear complaints about assessments for all property in the municipality, excluding residential properties with three or less dwelling

units, farm land, linear property and equalized assessment. There is a man-datory 3-day training session required for this board. The board meets infre-quently and only as required.

LOCAL ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARDA three member board consisting of 3 members who are not provincial mem-bers. This board will hear complaints about non-assessment matters and assessments of residential properties with three or less dwelling units and farm land. There is a mandatory 3-day training session required for this board. The board meets infrequently and only as required.

Residents seeking to participate in the above boards or committees must indicate their interest by submitting a completed application form available from the County office or the Brazeau County website: www.brazeau.ab.ca to the undersigned by 5:00 pm., Friday, October 24, 2014.

Karen Robinson, Executive Assistant Brazeau County7401 Twp. Rd 494Drayton Valley, AlbertaT7A 1R1

krobinson@brazeau.ab.ca

All applications submitted will be pre-sented to Brazeau County Council for consideration at the Organizational Meeting October 27, 2014.

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Community ServicesAgriculture

The Agriculture Services Board of Brazeau County will provide two (2) $500.00 bursa-ries to students residing in Brazeau County enrolled in a post-secondary institute who are pursuing the following:

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture/Envi-ronment from a recognized University

• Diploma in Agriculture/Environment from a recognized College

• Degree or diploma directly related to Agri-culture from recognized Universities/Com-munity Colleges

Deadline for applications is October 31, 2014. Awards are contingent upon successful com-pletion of Grade 12 and registration in a post-secondary institute.

Applications can be downloaded from the Brazeau County Website under Agriculture or picked up at the Brazeau County Building at 7401 Twp Rd 494, Drayton Valley.

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DID YOU KNOW?Fusarium graminearium is a fungal disease registered under the Alberta Pest Act. This disease affects cereal grains, which causes major economic losses through decreased yields, reduced seed quality and mycotoxin production. In order to have your seed cleaned, you need a certificate from an accredited seed lab proving that the seed is not contaminated.

Brazeau County offers residents the opportunity to have your grain tested at no cost!

Bring in at least two cups of the grain that you would like tested for Fusar-ium graminearium and we will send the sample to the seed lab for test-ing. The first two samples per landowner are free.

Call the Agriculture office at 780-542-7777 if you have any questions.

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Water Well Management for Well OwnersYour water well is one of the most important assets on your farm, acre-age or recreational property.The Working Well Program helps you learn how your well works so you can care for and manage this valuable asset.

Understanding how groundwater works, learning about your well, and knowing how to properly operate and main-tain it, are the first steps to proper well management.

Working Well provides resources free of charge to water well owners interested in learning how to protect and main-tain water wells. Well owners can access these resources online or attend informative, hands-on local workshops.

At a workshop you will learn:• The basics of groundwater and how your well works;• How to protect your well from contamination;• How to test your well water;• How to properly operate and maintain your well;• How and when to shock chlorinate your well;• What to do with old, abandoned wells on your property.

Visit www.esrd.alberta.ca/workingwell for Working Well resources including e-learning modules, fact sheets and a schedule of upcoming workshops.

If you are interested in Brazeau County Agricultural Division hosting a workshop in fall 2014, please contact us at 780-542-7777.

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Agricultural Service Board Meeting Dates: September 17 • October 15 • November 19

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From cattle squeezes and corral panels to skunk traps and pesticide sprayers, if you need it, we may have it. Contact the Brazeau County office at 780-542-7777 for additional information or to reserve and rent.

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Meeting begins at 10am with Public Input heard at 11am

All meetings are held in the Buck Creek / Lindale Meeting Room at the Brazeau County Administration Building. 7401- TWP Road 494.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Agricultural Service Board meetings.

These meeting dates fall on Wednesdays and are subject to change. Please contact Barb Chenier for more information at 780-542-7777

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Business Visitation ProgramThe results are in!The 2014 Brazeau County Business Visitation Report has been released to the pub-lic and available online at www.brazeau.ab.ca.

Thank you to all the businesses, including farm operations, in Brazeau County, the Town of Drayton Valley and the Village of Breton that participated in our Business Visitation Program (BVP) this year.

Housing Administration from Brazeau County, the Town of Drayton Valley and the Village of Breton met with representatives from the Brazeau Seniors Foundation and Munici-pal Affairs to have an open discussion and seeking advice/guidance from Municipal Affairs on how best to go about expanding the role of the Brazeau Seniors Founda-tion, as well gain input and desire of Brazeau Seniors Foundation for growth of the current organization. A discussion also took place on what role each Municipality could play going forward.

Action Moving Forward

The Joint Housing Committee will work with the Brazeau Seniors Foundation (Hous-ing Management Body) on expanding their foundation to include seniors, social and market housing for rentals and entry-level housing.

During the upcoming Municipal fall conferences (AUMA and AAMDC), our joint municipalities, Brazeau County, the Town of Drayton Valley and the Village of Breton will lobby the government to support the development of more affordable housing options across Alberta. As we understand, Municipal Affairs will be launching a low-interest rate loan program for non-market housing and senior housing developments this fall, open to existing Housing Authorities. We are encouraged by this news and will watch closely for such announcement. This source of funding will play a key role in getting housing development going sooner than later in our region.

Economic Development and Communications

Women in Business (WIB) Network

The next Women in Business (WIB) Network event will take place on October 2, 2014 at Lakeview Inn & Suites. This will be a business breakfast session, with a presentation on social media/networking for your business. Doors will open at 7am, with breakfast kicking off at 7:30 am. Cost to attend: $20.

To register, please email Angie Spence at:aspence@brazeau.ab.ca.

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To discuss your ideas with us, please contact the Office of Economic Development and Communications. 780-542-7777.

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Parks and Recreation

Brazeau County Campgrounds

Big Tee CampgroundTwenty-two sites. Power and water, fire pits, showers and playground. Adjacent to the Big Tee Golf Course, motel and licensed restaurant. For more information call 780-696-3883.

Brazeau Reservoir Recreation AreaFifty-seven sites, in 3 separate areas, including the West Canal, East Canal and the Dam, fire pits/firewood, boat launch, telephone, river dam access, ATV trail system. The Brazeau Dam group camp consists of 25 units, power, shel-ter w/fireplace, horseshoe pits, private beach, barbecue. Fire pits/firewood, camp kitchen, day use/group area, play-ground, serviced sites, river dam access. For more infor-mation call Camp Brazeau at 780-894-0006.

Cynthia RV Park & CampgroundLocated in the hamlet of Cynthia, twelve sites, 5 fully ser-viced. Power sites are open year round. Wash room and laundry facilities, fire pits and firewood. For more infor-mation call 780-621-7278

Easyford ParkCamp kitchen, fire pits, firewood, situated along the Pembina River. Group bookings only. For more informa-tion and to book the park, please call 780-542-7777.

Kayson RV Park:30 fully serviced, winterized sites and 14 power only sites. There is a playground and splash park and a stocked trout pond at the park. Go east on Hwy 22; after the bridge turn right onto the Buck Creek Road and go 6 km. Kayson RV Park is on the left side. For more information, call 780-542-7048 or 780-202-0045.

Lodgepole CampgroundLocated just outside of the hamlet of Lodgepole, firewood and cook shack available. Self Registration, access to ATV trails. Operated by the Lodgepole Recreation Society. For more information contact Donna Wiltse: 780-894-2260 or Shirley Tuttle: 780-621-7673

Louie Lake Ltd. RV Park:11 full service sites open year round. Cost is $25/night or $550.00/month. Louie Lake Ltd. RV Park is located half way between Violet Grove and Lodgepole. From Hwy 22 turn west on Hwy 620, travel 16 km west to RR 90 and go south 2.6 km. The RV Park is on the east side of the road. For more information, call 780-514-6079 or 780-542-3261

Modeste Creek ParkCamp kitchen, fire pits, firewood, situated on the Modeste Creek. Group bookings only. For more information and to book the campground, please call 780-542-7777.

Pih-To-KweLocated across the highway from the Drayton Valley Golf Course. Forty sites, power and water sites available. Reservations preferred, fire pits/firewood, camp kitchen, day use/group area, playground. Wheelchair accessible bathhouse. For more information contact 780-542-7080.

Violet Grove R.V. ParkTwenty-one sites, fully serviced. Catering to travellers working in the oil & gas and forestry service industries, a favourite of crews and consultants. Shower house cur-rently under construction. Located just south of Drayton Valley in the hamlet of Violet Grove on Hwy 620. For more information or reservations call 780-542-6889 or 780-542-0189.

Willey West Park59 Sites, 7 with full hook-up, group camp with cookhouse. Serviced sites, camp kitchen, day use, group area, play-ground and a trail system. Showers, sani-dump. Staff on site and Convenience store. Reservations recommended. For more information call 780-542-5821.

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Corporate Services

DID YOUR MAILING ADDRESS CHANGE?

New residents that have recently moved into Brazeau County or exist-ing residents that have moved within Brazeau County that have changed their mailing address, must submit the necessary forms to Alberta Land Titles as well as submit the change to Brazeau County by mail at Box 77 Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1R1 or call 780-542-7777.

Land Titles Forms:

Government of Alberta website “Change of Address” Land Title Form:www.servicealberta.ca/850.cfm

Brazeau County Forms:www.brazeau.ab.ca/departments/administration/downloadable-forms

You can also pick up the required forms during regular business hours at the Brazeau County Office located at 7401 Twp Rd 494, Drayton Valley, AB.Address Changes will only be made if you provide an update.

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Utility BillingResidents in the hamlets within Brazeau County (Rocky Rapids, Cynthia, Lodgepole, Violet Grove or Buck Creek) receive monthly utility bills. If you are moving in or out of the property, we ask that you contact our office as soon as possible with the following information:

• Owner or tenants name;• Current mailing or forwarding address;• Possession or move in date.

This will provide the County with the required information to prepare a final billing on the utility account and set-up the account for the new owner/tenant in a timely manner.

The account form is available at the Brazeau County office, or you can download it off our website:

www.brazeau.ab.ca/departments/administration/downloadable-forms

Pre-authorized Debit Plan (PAD)Brazeau County, offer’s Pre-Authorized Debit Plan (PAD) for all of their Utility customers.

You can join the plan if you have chequing or saving privileges at a financial institution (bank, trust company, treasury branch, or credit union).

Payments are withdrawn from your bank account on the due date. It takes two weeks to process the applications so we request that you apply prior to the 15th of the month you would like payments to start. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 780-542-7777.

The application form is available at the Brazeau County office, or you can download it off our website:

www.brazeau.ab.ca/depart-m e n t s / a d m i n i s t r a t i o n /downloadable-forms

Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP)Brazeau County offers residents a tax install-ment payment plan that allows property own-ers to pay their property tax in monthly install-ments instead of a single payment. Monthly installments break your property tax into smaller amounts which may make it easier to budget. You can join the plan if:

• You have chequing or saving privileges at a financial institution (bank, trust company, treasury branch, or credit union)

• You do not currently pay your taxes through a mortgage company Principle, Interest & Taxes (P.I.T.)

The application form is available at the Brazeau County office, or you can download it off our website:

w w w. b ra ze a u . a b . c a / d e p a r t m e n t s /administration/downloadable-forms

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Rural communications was identi-fied by residents and businesses in Brazeau County as the second

biggest priority during the 2013 Munic-ipal Election.

With this feedback, Brazeau County Council formally classified rural com-munications as a “utility” and adopted the “Utility Communications Model”.

In response to Council’s decision, a 5-year capital plan was created, and this plan will be reviewed and updated yearly during the annual budget process.

Here are some of the highlights from the communications strategy plan over the next few years:

In 2014/2015, three towers are planned for construction. These towers will pro-vide service into the currently unserved areas of Cynthia and Lodgepole. A Tier 1 tower will be included in this build, with a fibre connection to the Alberta Supernet. This fibre connection will create a high capacity corridor into the west region of the County, and allow for future expansion and growth as required.

In 2015/2016, we have two towers planned for the eastern region. Again, a Tier 1 tower will be included just north of Breton with similar benefits realized by the Tier 1 tower constructed in 2014.

In 2017, we have plans to build three additional towers to fill in areas off of the 2 main corridors.

Communications has become a basic necessity in rural and urban areas for community development, economic development and emergency services. Brazeau County is committed to con-necting the community to the digital world.

For more information on Rural Commu-nications and the Utility Communica-tion Model, go to http://www.brazeau.ab.ca/ruralcomm.

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Public Works and InfrastructurePlanning and Development

Planning and Development Contacts:Benjamin MisenerPlanning and Development Manager bmisener@brazeau.ab.ca

Jayme SwireDevelopment Officer jswire@brazeau.ab.ca Nancy ChambersPlanning and Development Assistantnchambers@brazeau.ab.ca Shannon CampbellPlanning and Development Assistantscampbell@brazeau.ab.ca

If you require assistance, or have any questions regarding Planning and Development, please call us at 780-542-2667

49300 RGE RD 43Read it. Learn it. Teach it. Remember it.

Do you have your Rural Address memorized?During an emergency, location information is referenced by Rural Addresses. This address is key for emergency personnel to respond accurately and quickly to an emergency in rural settings.

Meeting Dates: September 15 • * October 8 *October 28 • November 17

Rita Moir (Councillor) • Kara Westerlund (Councillor) Shirley Mahan (Councillor) • Martin Prentice (Member-at-Large) • Heather Anderson (Member-at-Large)

Municipal Planning Commission Members:

Municipal Planning Commission

Meetings are held in the Council Chamber at Brazeau County’s Administration Building and start at 9:00 am. All meetings dates are subject to change. Please call 780-542-2667 to confirm dates.

* Denotes 9:00 am Information Session – 10:00 am start for Delegations

Let us help put the pieces together

Thinking of Spring Development? Winter is a great time to start planning! Contact us for more information.

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Public Works

Disposal of Oil & Antifreeze

In an effort to give residents of Brazeau County an option for disposal of their used oil and antifreeze, we have confirmed

that the Aspen Waste landfill in Drayton Valley does accept both at their site at no charge as long as the load is made up of only these materials. Mixed loads (garbage with oil and antifreeze) would be charged the rate of $71.00 per tonne.

Aspen Waste does request how-ever that if large quantities are being brought in that users call ahead to confirm they have room for them at their location at that time. If this material is in barrels, these may be simply dropped off in the designated area and do not need to be transferred via pump or pouring of the material.

We are currently researching opportunities to have larger quan-tities of used oil and antifreeze picked up at our residents’ homes.

We will update this information as it’s available.

Aspen Waste can be reached at (780) 542-5919.

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Public Works & Infrastructure after hours EMERGENCY number 780-542-8770

Please bring your household garbage to the site nearest to you during the scheduled hours of operation. To leave waste outside the locked gates of a transfer station is illegal and violators will be prosecuted. Waste transfer stations do not accept tires, liquid, concrete, demolition, animal carcasses or hazardous waste. Brazeau County now has recycling bins at all eight of our transfer sites. Recycling facilities are accessible during the site’s regular hours of operation. Recycle all that you can using blue or clear bags available at your local hardware or grocery store. Additionally, recycling can be dropped off at either the landfill location in Drayton Valley or at the recycling depot on Industrial Road.

Waste Transfer CardsBrazeau County’s Public Works & Infrastructure Department has mailed every landowner a Waste Transfer Station Card. If you have not received your card in the mail, please contact our office at 780-542-7711. Transfer Station attendants will require ALL users to produce their cards prior to dumping at any of the Brazeau County Transfer Stations. PLEASE NOTE: Any member of your household can use the card. If you require additional cards for renters or additional separate residents, please contact Brazeau County to make application. You, the landowner, are ultimately responsible for the return of the additional cards should your renter move. Please contact our office for more information.

Brazeau County Waste Transfer Station Hours of Operation780-542-7777www.brazeau.ab.ca

Transfer Station Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Violet Grove Closed 9am - 7pm Closed 9am -7pm Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Easyford 1pm - 6pm Closed 9am - 6pm Closed Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Lindale Closed Closed 9am - 6pm Closed Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Buck Creek Closed 2pm - 7pm Closed 9am - 6pm Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Rocky Rapids Closed 4pm - 8pm Closed 8:30am - 6pm Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Cynthia Closed Closed 11am - 6pm Closed Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Breton Closed 9am - 2pm Closed 9am - 6pm Closed 9am -5pm Closed

Lodgepole Closed 11am - 8pm Closed Closed Closed 9am -5pm Closed

ALL APPLIANCES MUST BE UNLOADED BY HAND

Brazeau County residents can now recycle Household Appliances at:Rocky Rapids, Violet Grove and Breton transfer stations.

Unacceptable Items: Microwaves, Televisions, Electronics

Acceptable Items: Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Fridges, Freezers, Dishwashers, Light Tin

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Brazeau County would like to remind residents that accord-ing to Bylaw 693-09 and the Provincial Traffic Safety Act, any off road vehicles, snow-mobiles or ATVs are not allowed to be operated in the ditches anywhere in the County. You may oper-ate these vehicles legally on crown land only, (primarily west of Range Road 85) or on your private property.

Violators can be fined and/or have their OHV seized.

For more information, please contact Brazeau County Com-munity Services at 780-542-7777 to speak with a Commu-nity Peace Officer.

Or

Call your local RCMP detachment: Drayton Valley 780-542-4457 Breton 780-696-3520.

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Other items deemed unacceptable not on the list are at the discretion of the transfer station attendant.

ALL SCRAP METAL MUST BE UNLOADED BY HAND

SCRAP METAL RECYCLINGAcceptable Items:• Pressurized

containers (punctured or with valves removed)

• Steel• Cast Iron• Stainless Steel• Aluminum• Brass• Copper• Lead• Metal Alloys• Electrical Wire

Unacceptable Items:• Sealed or pressurized containers • Radioactive material• Asbestos or products containing

biohazard material• Chemicals or products containing

flammable liquids, oily material, chlorine, caustic soda or other controlled substances

• Ammunition or ordnance• Material containing PCB’s• Batteries• Scrap containing excess amounts

of debris (dirt, concrete, tar, etc.)

Brazeau County residents can recycle scrap metal at the Violet Grove, Rocky Rapids and Buck Creek transfer stations year-round.

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Emergency Numbers

Forest Fires

BretonDrayton ValleyLodgepole

Drayton Valley ESRD

911911911

310-FIRE (3473)780-542-6616

Rocky Fire CentreEdson Fire Centre

403-845-8266780-723-8506

The Forest Protection area boundary is RR85 north to the Pembina river and then follows the river North. The South boundary is from RR 85 East along TWP 482 over to the North Saskatchewan River. Cynthia is well inside the Forest Protection Area and is in the Edson Fire Area.

By obtaining a fire permit, you have simply indicated your wish to burn. You are not absolved of any responsibility for conducting a safe burn. Contravention of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act by refusing or neglecting to comply with the regulations, or a permit condition, may result in prosecution. You may be liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and in addition, you could be liable for all resulting damage and suppression costs.

All burning; including stubble, brush, grass and debris must be conducted with an approved burning permit. If you use a barrel for burning garbage, or if you are clearing land and burning piles or windrows, please follow the minimum safety and equipment requirements.

Call your Fire Guardian for information and permits.

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Drayton Valley ESRD(780) 542‐6616

South of Pembina River

1 - Don Fischer (780) 542-4330

2 - Randy Robb (780) 542-2383

3 - Lynn Raines (780) 696-2454

Rivers & Waterbodies

County Boundary

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Foothills Area(780) 723‐8269

North of Pembina River

This map is intended for advisory purposes only. It is based upon data deemed reliable but Brazeau County is not responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Tax season is long gone and gratefully forgotten by most of us, but for the Community Volunteer

Income Tax Program, the season has just finally come to a close.

While we do the majority of our returns from February to May, there are always a few stragglers who we wouldn’t imagine turn-ing away.

This year was a banner year for the number of returns completed by our dedicated volunteers, over 160!

We were also lucky to have Carol Lapointe Professional Services take on the task of being not only the drop-off and pick-up centre,

Drayton Valley FCSS

but also volunteer their services completing tax returns.

The generosity does not end there; Carol has decided to donate the $1,500 honorarium that comes with the job to the Young Parent Outreach program run by Rachelle Dressler from Alberta Health Services.

This program runs young parent support group meetings weekly, providing information and advice around nutrition, development, infant care and family planning, as well as, providing access to prenatal and child-care essen-tials. It is definitely a good news day when one community pro-gram can help out another. Thank-you Carol!

Volunteer Income Tax Program

In an effort to make our County neighbourhoods safe, the Drayton Valley Rural Crime Watch Asso-ciation is helping different areas of Brazeau County

get connected! FCSS shares the same vision so it has become the perfect partnership!

If you live in Brazeau County and are interested in planning a block party, please call Melissa Pollock of

the Drayton Valley Rural Crime Watch Association at (780)202-5811.

If you live in Town, it is equally important that your neigh-bourhood reaches out to other surrounding neighbors. Call

Lola Strand at FCSS (780) 514-2204 for information about how to plan your own block party and to apply for up to $150 to

go towards your supplies!

DV FCSS and Rural Crime Watch “Get Connected”

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Although we are just getting settled in our new location at Rotary House, the rationale behind the purpose of the building has already been proven.

FCSS, McMan Youth and Family Ser-vices, Boys and Girls Club of Drayton Valley, Humans Helping Humans Hous-ing Foundation, Primary Health Care

Network and Brighter Futures are moved in.

When asked what it means to them to be in this build-ing, two of the

groups responded that they were so happy just to have a home. Della, from Humans Helping Humans Housing Foundation talked about how perfect it is to be in a building with other non-profits as opposed to having an office within an oil company. She went on to say that being in Rotary House gives Humans Helping Humans the oppor-tunity to become much more visible

in the community and much easier for people who may want to apply for a home to get that information.

Marty from the new Primary Care Net-work was unable to find short term space as he makes plans for the new clinic and he says not only does Rotary House give him the space he needs, but the chance to work alongside the other human service organizations and learn what they do, which will help him with program planning.

People seeking services from one orga-nization have already been directed down the hall to additional services or resources available to them from another of the five organizations located here. Thus proving, Rotary House is a one-stop-shop for social ser-vices delivery.

We have only just arrived and the pos-sibilities are endless as to the innova-tive ways we will find to serve our com-munity. Please be sure to send folks our way at 4725-46 Street in Drayton Valley!

Rotary House Opens It's Doors To DV FCSS Along With Five Other Community Organizations.

UNDER ONE ROOF

“...Rotary House is a one-stop-shop for social services

delivery. ”

Settling in...

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Drayton Valley and District FCSS Advisory Board VacanciesAre you age 18-25 and looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community? Are you a Town of Drayton Valley or Brazeau County resident who would like the chance to speak on behalf of the residents in your community about preventative social programming?

The Drayton Valley and District FCSS Advisory Board has three vacant positions: • Youth Representative• Town of Drayton Valley Member at Large• Brazeau County Member at Large

FCSS Advisory Board members are paid an honorarium as compensation for their time.

Applications are available on the website www.draytonvalley.ca or at Rotary House 4725 46 St.

The deadline for applications is September 30th, 2014For more information contact Lola @ (780) 514-2204

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COULD YOU USE SOME TOOLS TO HELP YOUR FAMILY DEAL WITH TOUGH TIMES?

SPEND AN EVENING WITH

DR. UNGAR TO FIND OUT WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS

Dr. Michael Ungar is a family therapist, professor and director of the Resilience Centre at Dalhousie University which is focused on resilience among children, youth and families and how they together survive adversity in culturally diverse ways. He has written 11 books, published over 100 scholarly articles and is regularly featured in magazines, radio and television.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2014

7:00—9:00 PM

MACKENZIE CONFERENCE CENTRE

Supervised activities will be provided for children

FREE

Nine Things All Young People Need 1. Structure 2. Consequences 3. Parent-child

connections 4. Lots and lots of

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5. A powerful identity 6. A sense of control

7. A sense of belonging/cultural roots/spirituality/life purpose

8. Fair and just treatment

9. Physical and psychological safety

© Michael Ungar, 2011 www.michaelungar.com

For more information please contact the Drayton Valley Community School at (780) 542-1551

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Drayton Valley and District FCSS has

MOVED

Come visit us in our new home at ROTARY HOUSE!4725 46 St. Drayton Valley.

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Community Connection

Rotary HouseIn 2009, the Rotary Club of Drayton Valley identified “Rotary House” as a top priority in its strategic plan. Rotary House is a facility where non-profit community service organizations

are housed under one roof. By doing so, Rotary House has fulfilled a need to get more effective and efficient

services to our citizens without negatively impacting already strained budgets. In other words, Rotary

House allows service organizations to innovate col-laboratively, give more service, and do so more efficiently.

In addition to enhanced cooperation between agencies, Rotary House serves as a single point of contact for those individuals and families needing resources and assistance. It is a place where relationships are built between the peo-ple who are served and the organizations that serve them.

With approximately $1 Million in raised funds,

grants, and sponsorships, and an additional $800,000 in donated services, labor and property,

the Rotary Club of Drayton Valley was able to ren-ovate an old surplus school building. Several office

spaces and two meeting rooms were created to house six non-profit community service organizations. Rotary

House is now home to FCSS, McMan Agencies, Brighter Futures, Boys and Girls Club, Primary Care Network, and Humans Helping Humans.

The Rotary Club recognizes the contributions of all involved and extends a warm thank you to all. This is truly a commu-nity project that is already realizing huge benefits. For fur-ther information, please contact the Rotary House Commit-tee Chair, Annette Driessen at 780-514-2232.

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Christmas in September Wednesday, September 24 10:30am-4:30pm 5737 45 Ave (Omniplex & Mackenzie Centre, and Curling Rink Lounge)

Food, Crafts, Gifts and more at this years’ Christmas in September Farmers’ Market and Craft Show. Over 80 vendors with unique products, everything from

recycled goods to fresh vegetables. Door Prizes are sponsored by the Vendors and Market.

Don’t miss Drayton Valley’s Largest Indoor Market of the Year and get a head start on your Christmas Shopping!

Hope to see you there.

Sponsored by: Evergreen Farmers’ Market & Drayton Valley & District Agricultural Society

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Evergreen Farmers’ Market

The Evergreen Farmers Market runs every Wednesday from 10:30 am to 1:30pm at the Drayton Valley Omniplex.

Please contact: dvagsocietyinfo@gmail.com for information about how to book a table

Community AssociationContacts

If your non-profit organization would like us to include any information about your group, your upcoming events or announcements, please forward your information to Angie Spence at the Brazeau County Office.

aspence@brazeau.ab.ca

Brazeau County has the right to review, edit or reject submitted articles for inclusion into the Brazeau News. Content will be subject to space availability and appropriateness to the newsletter theme.

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Berrymoor CentreCall Judy Martin - 780-542-4561

Buck Creek Community AssociationCall Kim Hughes - 780-621-1392

Carnwood Country Hall SocietyCall Sharon Breitkreuz - 780-542-2378

Easyford Community Centre SocietyCall Karen Mohn - 780-542-4843www.easyford.ca

Funnell Community Hall AssociationCall Barb Meinczinger - 780-696-2491

Lindale Community Hall AssociationCall Wes Tweedle - 780-542-3324

Lodgepole Recreation SocietyCall Shirley Tuttle – 780-894-2277Donna Wiltse - 780-894-2260

New Moose Hill Community ClubCall Christie Movald - 780-696-3860

Rocky Rapids Community LeagueCall Georgia Frost - 780-542-5923

Violet Grove Community ClubCall Paula Mahan - 780-542-7864

Whitby Community LeagueCall Shawna McGinn - 780-339-2504www.whitbyhall.ca

Contact Names and NumbersBRAZEAU COUNTY EMERGENCY ON CALL 780-542-8770

911

Brazeau County Office 780-542-7777 Public Works 780-542-7711

Fax Line 780-542-7770 Constable Ed Hees 780-202-0722

Agriculture 780-542-7779 Constable Steve Goodman 780-202-2271

Planning & Development 780-542-2667 Constable Jesse Shymansky 780-202-0047

Brazeau Fire Services Other Numbers

Drayton Valley Fire Alarms Parent to Parent 780-621-2849

Breton Fire Alarms FCSS Drayton Valley 780-514-2204

Lodgepole Fire Alarms FCSS Breton 780-696-3636

Forest Fires 310-3473 Town of Drayton Valley 780-514-2200

Village of Breton 780-696-3636

Other Emergency Numbers Breton Library 780-696-3740

Ambulance 911 Drayton Valley Municipal Library 780-514-2228

Police 911 or 780-542-4456 Omniplex 780-514-2234

Drayton Valley Hospital 780-542-5321 Park Valley Pool 780-514-2225

Alberta Highways 1-888-255-5554 Brazeau Senior’s Foundation 780-542-2712

Crime Stoppers 1-800-922-8477 55+ Recreation Centre 780-542-4737

Distress Line 1-800-232-7288 Senior’s Wellness Program 780-542-4737

Poison Centre 1-800-332-1414 Meals on Wheels 780-542-3216

Sustainable Resources 780-542-6616 Drayton Area Food Bank 780-514-3777

Beehive Support Services 780-542-3113

School Contact Numbers David Thompson Regional Health 780-542-4415

Breton Elementary School 780-696-3555 Brazeau Regional Tourism 780-542-7529

Breton High School 780-696-3633 Breton Food Bank 780-696-3669

Aurora Elementary School 780-542-9355

Drayton Christian School 780-542-7066

Eldorado Elementary School 780-542-5544

Evergreen Elementary School 780-542-5535

Frank Maddock High School 780-542-4401

F. Maddock Outreach School 780-542-1551

H.W. Pickup Jr. High School 780-542-4495

St. Anthony School 780-542-4396

Holy Trinity Academy 780-621-5735

Wildrose School Division 1-800-771-0537

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Div 780-986-2500

NorQuest College 780-542-5400

Drayton Valley & District

Community Learning 780-542-3373