RETURN UNDELIVERABLE TO: County of Northern Lights 600-7th Ave NW PO Box 10 Manning, AB T0H 2M0

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June 1 - 7 SENIORS WEEK

June 3 Tri-School Band at 3:00pm-4:30pm at the Del Air Lodge Manning, all welcome

June 3 Seniors are invited to have a free coffee & cinnamon bun at the Dixonville

General Store, sponsored by the County of Northern Lights

June 5 County Senior of the Year Presentation at the Farmers Market Manning Legion Hall at

11:00am

June 7

Weberville Community Forest Associations Annual General Meeting & Mushroom

Foray at Leddy Lake at 1:00pm. Pre-registration is required, call 780.617.4720 or

email: lisa@wcmfa.ca

June 9 & 23 Council Meeting in Council Chambers at the Administrative Building in Manning,

beginning at 9:00am

June 13 Medieval Faire at Riverfront Park, Peace River at 2:00pm

June 14 Manning Minor Ball Day starting at 10:00am

June 19-21 4th Annual Peter Fasick Memorial slo-pitch Tournament. Food booth, face painting,

kids games and chicken plop. Father’s Day Breakfast on Sunday from 9:00am-1:00pm. Call Cleo at 780.836.9393 for more info or to register a team.

June 20

Dixonville Community Auction Sale 10:00am:

50% of proceeds go to the Dixonville LIFE Ag Society and the Dixonville Library. Call

Jenny at 780-618-6451 or Hope at 780-625-5457 for details.

July 1 CANADA DAY

July 5

Cars & Guitars Music Festival, Hotchkiss Campground starting at 11:00am.

$10 Sunday Admission fee, pancake breakfast, concession booth, music & cars.

For details, call Brent at 780.836.0579 or Terry at 780.836.5264

July 14 Regular scheduled Council Meeting CANCELLED for Summer Break

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In This Issue Congratulations Grads

County Bursary

Zero Tolerance

County in Bloom Project

Council Highlights

Dog Control

2015 Tax Notices

The Great Pumpkin Contest

County in Bloom Contest

Firefighting, Is it for You?

Public Works

Community Events

Photo Contest

COUNTY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS NEWSLETTER JUNE 2015

The County of Northern Lights is now accepting applications for the 2015/2016 Bursary.

In order to qualify for the County bursary, students must be from the County of Northern Lights and demonstrate financial need. These bursaries will not be based on academic standings. All applicants must include an essay on “Why I have chosen this field of study”.

In partnership with the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC) students may also be eligible for a matching amount of funds up to an additional $1500 for a total maximum of $3000 per bursary. Acceptance of the bursary requires you live and work in northwestern Alberta for a minimum of one month per $500.00 bursary award after graduation.

For further information, please visit: www.countyofnorthernlights.com and scroll down under the DID YOU KNOW Column.

COUNTY BURSARY

HATS OFF TO OUR GRADS

“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory.”

~ Dr. Suess

We’ve started our extreme make-

over project, how about you?

THE COUNTY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS IS ZERO TOLERANT

FOR CLUBROOT & FUSARIUM GRAMINEARUM.

To protect agriculture land from the infestation of Clubroot & Fusarium graminearum, the County will be doing annual inspections per County Policy to prevent the spread of pests under the Alberta Pest Act.

We encourage all County residents to remove soil and debris from trucks, equipment, ATV’s, and other utility vehicles before entering the Peace Country, to prevent the spread of this soil borne disease.

We also encourage producers to buy certified Fusarium graminearum free seed and hay/straw: buying locally when ever possible.

The County will enforce a zero tolerance policy as per the Action Management Plans set out by Alberta Agriculture. For more information contact your local Ag Fieldman at 780.836.3348 or 1.888.525.3481.

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS BYLAWS & POLICIES

Council gave first reading to Land Use Amendment Bylaw #15-61-343, and set the Public Hearing date for June 23rd, 2015 at 11:00 am.

Council gave third and final reading to Bylaw #15-14-344, cited as the Oil Well Drilling Tax Bylaw.

Council moved to adopt the updates to the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, Prob-lem Wildlife Incentive Policy, Clubroot Policy and Fusarium Graminearum (FHB) Seed Viability Policy.

Council moved to adopt the Newspaper Subscription Policy as presented, to give clarity to landowners and residents on who qualifies to receive the newspaper.

Council gave third & final reading to the Schedule of Fees Bylaw#10-12-265, amending water rates & miscellaneous changes.

DECISIONS

Council moved to provide Bronze Sponsorship in the amount of $500 for the Alberta Airport Management Associations Seminar & Training, where Jules Miclette, Manning Airport Manager will be giving a brief message.

Council is sending Reeve Anderson and Councillor Halabisky to the Town of High Levels 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Council is sending Reeve Anderson & Councillor Reese to the Manning RCMP Detachment Grand Opening on June 12, 2015.

Council moved to continue to support STARS in the amount of $20,000 per year for 2016, 2017 and 2018.

Council moved to sponsor the Battle River Rodeo in the amount of $500 from Council Grants.

Council moved to provide funding in the amount of $15,000 to the Peace Regional Outreach Student and Daycare Society for the years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Council allotted the Community Capital Assistance Program grant to the Hawk Hills Agriculture Society for a new septic system to meet Health requirements in the amount of $15,928.50; to the Lac Cardinal Community Hall in the amount of $50,000 for hall renovations and a playground; and $9,071.50 to Northland School Division - Keg River School Board for playground replacement.

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DOG CONTROL

Under Bylaw #07-26-195, the County provides for the licensing, regulation and control of dogs for the purpose of public safety.

As of JUNE 01st, 2015, Brenda Parsons will be carrying out dog control services for the County. Brenda will make regular patrols of the Hamlets of North Star, Notikewin, Deadwood and Dixonville and Estates in Weberville - (Aspen Grove, Northridge, Weberville Country Estates, County Road Estates, Sweetwater, Paradise acres/Watson Subdivision) and Lovlin Flats, all covered by the Bylaw.

Dog owners should ensure that dogs are not running at large and are properly identified.

For stray, nuisance or problem dogs, contact:

Dog Control Officer: Brenda Parsons

780.836.0342

The 2015 tax notices were mailed on May 22, 2015 and to avoid penalty are due on June 30, 2015. If you haven’t received your notice/s please call the County Office to ensure it was mailed to the correct address.

Payment may be made to the County Office during business hours, by post-dated cheque dated no later than June 30th of the current year, on-line, by telephone banking or at any financial institution.

If payment is mailed, the envelope must be postmarked by Canada Post no later than June 30th. If the postmark is illegible, the actual date the County receives it will apply. A postage meter imprint is not acceptable proof of date of mailing.

If you have any questions about your assessment, please call the County Office at 780.836.3348 or toll free 1.888.525.3481 and speak with Imelda or call KCL Consulting Inc. (the County Assessors) at 1.888.419.2128.

2015 TAX NOTICES

Public Works

SUMMER PROJECTS

Please be aware that Public Works and Utilities personnel are working through-out the County at various locations during the Spring and Summer months, and we ask that you slow down and use caution around workers and equipment.

Brushing in the Keg River area has started and will continue into the fall.

The re-gravelling program will take place in Wards 1, 2 and 3. Minimal traffic delays will be expected, please adhere to posted traffic control signs, and be watchful of trucks, equipment and personnel.

Phase 6 of the rural water lines installation begins.

Sunny Valley Road construction has begun. Expect traffic delays and road closure until culvert replacement is complete.

Chinook Valley Road shoulder pull and construction has begun between Twp Road (s) 844 and 854. Expect traffic delays and partial road closures. If you reside in this area, we advise you look for alternate travel routes.

2015 County in Bloom Contest Extreme Makeover, Outdoor Edition!

Have you made over an outdoor

space, or making it this years project?

Snap your before and after photos, then enter them into the

County in Bloom Contest!

For details, contact Trinidy Schmidt, Community Services Clerk at

780.836.3348 or csc@countyofnorthernlights.com or visit our

website: www.countyofnorthernlights.com

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IF THIS IS FOR YOU?

DROP BY THE DIXONVILLE OR WEBERVILLE FIREHALL TUESDAY NIGHT

AFTER 7:00 pm

For information dial: 780.624.2993 or email: prfdinfo@peaceriver.net

Visit Dixonville Fire Department or Peace River Fire Department Facebook Pages

Have you considered being

a County Firefighter?

Are you committed to

promoting the safety of

your community?

Do you have time available

to commit to responding to

calls and taking training?

Are you 18 years of age?

Have a valid drivers license?

Are you a resident of the

County of Northern Lights?

Willing to take Fire and

Medical training?

Willing to practice every

Tuesday night?

COUNTY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS FIRE SERVICES

FIREFIGHTER IS IT FOR YOU?