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Keeping the community informed
Municipal Scoop
Councillor’s Corner
Fall is an exciting time as students return to school and resume their studies and extra curricular activities.
Many of us appreciate the structure that school represents after the more relaxed summer schedule and the
new opportunities that come with a new school year, new teachers, new classes, and of course new school
supplies. Fall is also an important time for the Town of Vegreville as our county neighbours are busy haying and
combining, trying to harvest their fields while the weather is both dry and warm. With plenty of garden
produce, there are pickles to make and soup to freeze so fall is a busy time of finishing projects and starting
others.
Council and administration resumes a "back-to-school schedule" with more meetings and conferences over
the next months leading up to 2017 budget planning. We enjoyed time with family and friends over the
summer, while our staff and contractors have been busy working on various capital works projects. For
example, the North Parkway Drainage project, designed for flood mitigation and water diversion, is complete.
The 52 Street construction is a cast iron water line replacement with sanitary and storm sewer replacements
and new asphalt, as well as sidewalks replacement where needed, has seen some rain delays but that section of
road will soon be finished.
Painted crosswalks, updated walking trail surfaces, and new ice at the arena are visible evidence of the
"homework" and updates that town staff do continuously to keep our facilities looking fresh. Other projects
underway are a Facility Master Plan, that will take an inventory of all Town of Vegreville building assets, assess
their usage and expected lifespan to plan for future expenditures. Another project that has been top of mind is
the RCMP barracks construction: Town officials will meet with architects this week to discuss the time frame
and building requirements for this long anticipated project.
One last council initiative I draw attention to is the Business Revitalization Program. The Economic
Development and Tourism Board presented an incentive to council in 2015 designed for either
downtown building owners or renters to make visual improvements to their stores. Based on the
success of the program last year, council supports this incentive again and encourages business owners
to participate. Applications can be made to [email protected] and inquiries can be directed to the
Economic Development Office at 780-632-3891.
Enjoy the warm days and crisp evenings of fall and good luck completing your fall projects! Council is literally
sharpening their pencils and getting to work on some big assignments too.
Councillor Taneen Rudyk
School zone reminder
Motorists are reminded that
School Zone are now in effect.
Hours are as follows:
8:00 am - 9:30 am
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Parents dropping off students at school are
requested NOT to drop or park in the bus
loading zones.
Motorists travelling through Playground zones must slow down to 30 kph
These zones are in effect from 8:30 until one hour after sunset.
SEPT/OCT 2016
ISSUE 78
Vegreville
TOWN OF
Important
dates & notices
** NORTH PARKWAY DRAINAGE
IS NOW COMPLETE -This drainage
system is a long term flood mitigation.
This area is a catchment basin for a
large portion of the town’s storm run
off water.
September 12 & 26 - Council Meeting
Fridays 8:30 am - 11:30 am
Elk Hall Vegreville - Farmers Market
September 1 - December 31
Dog Licenses are $17.50 at the
Town of Vegreville Office
September 6 - Spray Park CLOSES
September 9 -Vegreville Arena Ice ready
September 18 - Terry Fox Run
September 18 Ag Society Canadian Cowboy
Challenge 780-632-3950
September 25 Visitor Information Centre CLOSED
FOR THE WINTER SEASON
October 6 - 1:00 pm
MOVIE MATINEE “Angry Birds”
Vegreville Centennial Library Gym
October 12 & 14 - Council Meeting
October 10
Thanksgiving - Town office Closed
November 1 - Landfill winter hours
Tues - Sat 9 am - 5 pm
VegMin has numerous classes coming
up. Check them out on our website
www.vegreville.com/events
ROAD CLOSURE 52 Ave from 50 St
to 51 St. Construction is planned to be
complete (weather permitting)
and the road planned to reopen in the
beginning of October.
For more news on your community visit www.vegreville.com
Fire Prevention week Oct 9 - 15
Harvest safety
“Don't Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,”
Wishing all the
farmers and farming
community a safe
and prosperous season
NFPA's survey data shows that the public has
many misconceptions about smoke alarms,
which may put them at increased risk in the
event of a home fire. For example, only a small
percentage of people know how old their smoke
alarms are, or how often they need to be
replaced.
As a result of those and related findings, we're
addressing smoke alarm replacement this year
with a focus on these key messages:
· Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
·Make sure you know how old all the smoke alarms are in your
home.
· To find out how old a smoke alarm is, look at the date of
manufacture on the back of the alarm; the alarm
should be replaced 10 years from that date.
Aquatic Centre Schedule
August 30, 2016 - June 29, 2017
MOVIE MATINEE
Aquatic & Fitness
Centre
Important Dates:
Rhyme Time will run Thursday mornings
Oct 13-Nov 10
Swimming Lessons will be running OctApril
Aquafit Classes
-Monday/Wednesday Evenings 8-9pm
-Tuesday Mornings 8:45-9:45am
Holiday Facility Hours
-September 5th Facility hours: 1-5pm;
public swim
hours: 1-4pm
th
-October 10 Facility hours: 1-5pm;
public swim hours: 1-4pm
SELF-EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DAY HOME PROVIDER
Sun
Racquetball Court & Weight Room Hours
Thur
Wed
Tue
Mon
Sat
Fri
6 am6 am10 am- 6 am- 6 am7 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm 9:30 pm
6 am- 10 am9 pm 8 pm
Vegreville Aquatic Centre 780-632-6403
The Vegreville & Area M.O.D.E.L Project is a Mental Health
Capacity Building Initiative through Alberta Health Services.
The M.O.D.E.L Project works to promote positive mental health,
prevent mental illness, and intervene at early stages to direct
individuals and families to mental health resources. If you need
help please contact us.
Services are provided at all the local schools in Vegreville and
throughout the community. You’ll find our main office at the
Vegreville Composite High School
780-632-2422
[email protected]
Like us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/modelproject
www.vegreville.com
Address: 4829 - 50 Street
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 640
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7
Phone: 780-632-2606
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.vegreville.com
October 6 at 1 pm
Vegreville Centennial
Library Gym
Bring the whole family
Children must be
accompanied by a caregiver
The government approved and
accredited,
Vegreville & Area Family Day Home Program
(FDH), is look
ing for people who are interested in becoming day
home providers
What are the benefits of contracting us?
·The agency refers families and you choose your
clients
·Able to offer eligible families child care subsidies
·Guaranteed payment for services provided
·Policies protect you as the provider
·You receive training in childcare
·Ongoing agency support
·Opportunities for networking with other providers
·Accreditation funding including wage top-ups
·Access to many resources
If you enjoy working with children and have a desire
to become self-employed please call or email
the Family Day Home Program Coordinator:
Office:780-632-2912
Cell: 587-280-1530
[email protected] www.vegreville.com
Administration Office 780-632-2606
Open Monday to Friday
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
24 Hour Emergency Public Works &
Animal Control, After Hours (780) 632-3439
Animal Control/Licensing
(780) 632-7666
Aquatic & Fitness Ctr.(Pool)
(780) 632-6403
Arena
(780) 632-2667
Business Licenses
(780) 632-6479
Municipal Enforcement (Bylaw) (780) 632-7666
Cemetery
(780) 632-2606
Crisis Association Help Line
(780) 632-7070
Economic Dev & Tourism
(780) 632-3891
Planning & Development
(780) 632-6479
Facility Bookings
(780) 632-3100
(Social Centre, Pool, Arena, etc.)
Family & Community Support (780) 632-3966
Services (Meals on Wheels, etc.)
Fire Hall/Emergency Services
(780) 632-2254
Food Bank
(780) 632-6002
Library
(780) 632-3491
MODEL Project
(780) 632-2422
Museum
(780) 632-7650
Parent Link/Family Day Home (780) 632-2912
Recreation, Culture & Facilities (780) 632-3100
Public Works
(780) 632-3439
RCMP
(780) 632-2223
Recycling Depot
(780) 632-3197
Sanitary Landfill
(780) 632-6976
(call for rates & hours)
Social Centre
(780) 632-7654
Visitor Information Centre
(780) 632-6800
Volunteer Vegreville
(780) 632-3966
VTSS (Taxi Vouchers)
(780) 632-7363
Water & Sewer Dept
(780) 632-2606
(Billing Inquiries)
Emergencies
For more news on your community visit www.vegreville.com
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