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community information package
C CO OM MM MU UN NIITTYY IIN NFFO ORRM MAATTIIO ON N PPAAC CKKAAG GEE 1 Table of Contents Message from the Mayor ....................................................... pg.3 Introduction to Mayerthorpe................................................. pg.4 Government Services ............................................................. pg.5-6 Taxes ...................................................................................... pg.6 Location ................................................................................. pg.6 Climate................................................................................... pg.7 Population ............................................................................. pg.7 Housing ................................................................................. pg.7 Local Media ........................................................................... pg.8 Medical .................................................................................. pg.8 Education............................................................................... pg.9 Recreation Facilities .............................................................. pg.9 Services and Utilities ............................................................. pg.9-10 Financial & Lending Institute ................................................ pg.10 Local Accounting Firms ......................................................... pg.10 Law Firms .............................................................................. pg.10 Transportation ....................................................................... pg.10 Council Reminders ................................................................ pg.11 Special Events ........................................................................ pg.12 Contact Numbers ................................................................... pg.13 Community Organization and Clubs ..................................... pg.14-15 Recreation.............................................................................. pg.15 2 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Greetings and I hope you enjoy the information package that you have received. As you have asked for this package, you apparently are interested in what we have to offer. Allow me to highlight some of the services and facilities of our Town. To start with, Mayerthorpe is located at the junction of two major highway routes, these being the ‘Canamex Trade Corridor’ and the ‘Cowboy Trail’. Highway 43 (the Canamex Corridor) is a four-lane limited access highway allowing quick access to Edmonton (~1 hour) or north to Alaska or the Canadian Territories. Highway 22 (the Cowboy Trail) is a tourist highway which runs from southern Alberta along the foothills through ranch country to Mayerthorpe, its northern trail’s end. We also connect with Highway 18, 6 km north of Town, which links us to the northeast portion of Alberta and the Oil Sands. We, the Council and staff of the Town of Mayerthorpe, encourage all interested developers and families who are interested in calling our Town ‘home’ to contact us so that we may provide any help that we can in making your relocation easier. Council works with the ‘GROWTH Alberta Economic Region’ and the ‘Community Futures Yellowhead East’, as well as our own ‘Economic Development Board’ to help establish new businesses in Town. We invite you to go on-line at www.mayerthorpe.ca to view our Virtual 360 tour for a birds-eye view of the community. We proudly opened several new facilities in the community, including a new Aquatic Centre which boasts a junior olympic size outdoor swimming pool and a water slide, a new Exhibition Centre complete with an indoor walking/running track, a new senior’s lodge featuring ‘aging-in-place’ rooms, an upgraded and expanded water treatment plant, an upgraded sewage treatment plant which included the cleaning of lagoons and the relining of sewer mains throughout the Town. We have 2 long-term care facilities and a modern Health Care Centre with 6 doctors serving the community and area. Ambulance service, a local RCMP detachment, a Community Peace Officer, and a large fully-equipped and trained fire department complete the protective services available to the Town and area. Recreational opportunities abound for people of all ages, from baseball, soccer, and golf to hockey, floor and ice curling, gymkhana, and rodeo. An active and growing public library and drama and choir groups provide opportunities to expand your personal and cultural interests. The Town has several playgrounds and parks, including the Fallen Four Memorial Park, a beautiful place to rest and to contemplate. The best part of Mayerthorpe has to be its people. Everyone has the time and the inclination to say “hello and welcome”. If you need some help, just ask and someone will make time to help you out and to shake your hand afterwards. It’s the people, including all of our dedicated volunteers, who make this Town so special and what it is today. Kate Patrick MAYOR 3 INTRODUCTION TO MAYERTHORPE Mayerthorpe is located in the middle of farming and cattle country, only 75 minutes away from Edmonton, 2 1/2 hours away from Jasper National Park, and on the route to the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Alaska. Mayerthorpe is a friendly, thriving community of 1398 people, boasting K-12 schools, several senior’s facilities, a modern health care facility, an historic grain elevator, and the “Fallen Four” Memorial Park. Many activities can be enjoyed at our numerous parks and playgrounds, at various recreation facilities, and at nearby lakes and campgrounds. Mayerthorpe offers a great quality lifestyle, affordable housing, and ample opportunities for people of all ages and interests. Come and experience our warm hospitality while you visit our many shops and attractions. 4 GOVERNMENT SERVICES: Municipal Office: Administration: Karen St. Martin, Chief Administrative Officer Email: [email protected] FCSS & Recreation Director: Joanne St. Martin Email: [email protected] Economic Development Officer: Ashley Olsen Email:[email protected] Council: Mayor: Town of Mayerthorpe Box 420 Mayerthorpe, Alberta TOE 1NO 4911-52nd Street Phone: 780- 786-24l6 Fax: 780- 786-4590 Website:www.mayerthorpe.ca Email:[email protected] Kate Patrick Councillors: Pat Burns Russell Claybrook Pat Hagman Bernie Jogola Sandy Morton Glen Wilcox 780-786-2686 780-786-4245 (H) 780-786-4324 (H) 780-786-2728 (H) 780-786-2706 (H) 780-786-2098 (H) Next Election: October 2017 Date of Municipal Development Plan: July, 2006 Federal: Provincial: Alberta Treasury Branches Provincial & Family Courts M.L.A. Whitecourt Ste. Anne Constituency: Oneil Carlier (780) 786-1997, email - [email protected] Municipal: Animal Control/Dog Licenses, Development Permits, Fire Protection, Garbage Services, Recycle Services, Streets/Building & Maintenance, and Water & Sewer. Canada Post Office R.C.M.P. Detachment, and Victim Services M.P. Yellowhead Constituency: Jim Eglinski (1-800-268-7117) email- [email protected] 5 GOVERNMENT SERVICES – continued Recycle: Recycle is picked up in your alley next to your garbage bin. Recycle pick up is every second Friday. Schedules are available for pick up at the Town Office. For more information contact GFL Environmental Inc. at (780) 417-2282. Compost Site: The site is located at the southeast corner of town, east of Elmer Elson Elementary School. This site is open Tuesday & Thursday 12:00 noon– 8:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Compost closes for the season at the end of October, and re-opens May 1. Mayerthorpe Public Library: www.mayerthorpelibrary.ab.ca Monday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Tuesday 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Wednesday 10:00 a.m-7:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Membership Fees: one year Family $15.00 Adult $8.00 Student $4.00 TAX INFORMATION Mill rates: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Residential 13.4303 13.5779 12.7532 12.6610 12.7729 Commercial 23.8064 24.204 24.5781 24.7764 24.2286 20.3360 20.5761 21.0924 21.0776 Industrial M & E LOCATION Located at the junction #22 & #43 129 km. (80 mi.) Northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. 418 km. (260 mi.) Northwest of Calgary, Alberta, Canada 300 km (187 mi.) Northeast of Jasper Connecting Highways: #43 (also called "The Alaska Highway" & the Canamex Corridor). #22 (link to Highway #16 to Jasper, Alberta, Canada also called “The Cowboy Trail”) 6 CLIMATE Seasonal Averages: Jan. -12.1 C 10.2 F April 4.5 C 40.1 F July 15. 7 C 60.2 F Oct. 4.0 C 39.2 F Annual Precipitation: 58 cm 22.83 in Rain: 44 cm 17.32 in Snowfall: 178 cm 70.08 in POPULATION Town of Mayerthorpe: 2011 1398 2009 1474 2002 1570 1996 1669 1991 1685 1986 1534 1983 1475 HOUSING Residential Lots: Single Detached Homes: -approx. 600 homes Estimated, 135 homes built within past 20 years. Sample: 3-Bdrm., 1200 sq.ft. Bungalow Average Cost (includes land): $205,000 Average Taxes ($/year): $ 2,400 Rental Accommodation: There is 1 – 12 suite, 1 – 6 suite, 4 fourplexes, 6 duplexes, 1 condo and numerous homes presently located in Mayerthorpe for rental purposes. Vacancy rate -1.5% Various homes for sale. 7 LOCAL MEDIA Newspaper: The Freelancer www.whitecourtstar.com Phone: (780)778-3977 Whitecourt Star www.whitecourtstar.com Phone: (780)778-3977 Whitecourt Press www.whitecourtpress.com Community Voice www.com-voice.com Radio Station: Westlock- CFOK 1370 AM Whitecourt- Rig Radio 96.7 FM Whitecourt – XM 105 FM All Edmonton stations Television: Eastlink All Edmonton stations Shaw Satellite Bell Satellite MEDICAL /HEALTH CARE Emergencies: 911 District: Aspen Health Region, Mayerthorpe (780) 786-2261 Hospital: Twenty beds–Mayerthorpe Health Care Centre Auxiliary Wing: Thirty beds Medical Clinic: One - Family Practice Associates Health Unit: One -Aspen Regional Health Physicians: Six Ambulance Service: One (Advanced Life Support) Dentist: One – Mayerthorpe Dental Clinic Chiropractors: One – Beckhuson Chiropractic Clinic Nursing Home: One – 50-bed Mayerthorpe Extendicare Seniors Citizen Lodge: One –51 unit Pleasant View Lodge Seniors Residences: Sunnydale Manor High View Haven Home-Care Program Mental Health Services Therapeutic Massage Services Animal Health Mayerthorpe Vet Services 8 8 EDUCATION District: Northern Gateway Regional School Division - Whitecourt Office - 1-800-262-8674 1 - Elementary School (Elmer Elson): Grades K – 6 780-786-2268 1 - High School (Mayerthorpe Jr/Sr. High): Grades 7 - 12 780-786-2624 Additional Programs: Pembina Educational Consortium & Whitecourt Lac Ste. Anne Further Education Council - Adult Programs RECREATION FACILITIES Indoor: Arena/Exhibition Centre, Curling Rink, Library, community halls, indoor agricultural show building with outdoor roofed stalls and 2 pole barns, more than 50 different service & recreation clubs representing a wide diversity of pursuits. Outdoor: Mayerthorpe Golf and Country Club a 9-hole Golf Course with overnight Campground and RV Dump site adjacent (owned and operated by local club), Swimming Pool, several children’s Playgrounds, Soccer Field, Baseball Diamonds, T-ball, Slo-pitch, Toboggan Hill, Skating Rink, Rodeo grounds & Fairgrounds, and an Equestrian Centre. SERVICES & UTILITIES Electric Power: Natural Gas: Telephone: Water Supply: Sewage: Epcor 310-4300 Atco Gas Ltd. 310-5678 or Emerg # 1-800-511-3447 Telus 310-2255 Eastlink Residential – 1-888-345-1111 Eastlink Business – 1-877-813-1727 Source of Water – 5 ground wells Reservoir Capacity (treated substance) – 4,055 cu.m. Type of Treatment: Lagoon-4 short & 3 long detention Provision for Disposal of Chemicals: The Town of Mayerthorpe has commenced a recycling program with Green for Life Environment Corp. (GFL). This Program provides three (3) bins hazard waste, paint, and aerosol cans. This Program is being offered to the Town of Mayerthorpe at no cost. Residents can drop off left over paint and hazardous wastes at the Public Works Shop (5040-52 St) during work hours. Paint is collected and processed into new products and hazardous paints are treated safely and responsibly. The Program is funded through environmental fees charged on the sale of paint in Alberta. The fees are determined by container size. These funds are paid out as incentives to municipalities for collection and to processors for transporting and processing paint products. 9 SERVICES & UTILITIES – continued Garbage: Contracted: GFL Environmental Solid Waste Inc. – 778-4888 Friday- Weekly, Bins available for businesses Recycle: Contracted: Ever Green Ecological – 1 (780) 417-2282 Friday – Bi-Weekly Back Alley Pick up Fire Protection: Volunteer Department (Fax) 786-2422 or Emerg. 911 2 Fire Trucks/Emergency Rescue Van/Jaws of Life Police: R.C.M.P. (local detachment) Administration – 786-2291 Emergencies –911 Provincial Court 786-2225 House FINANCIAL & LENDING INSTITUTIONS ATB Financial TD Canada Trust LOCAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS Exit Realty (Whitecourt) RE/MAX Advantage (Whitecourt) ACCOUNTING FIRMS Hendrickson Black Professional Accountants Suchocki Accounting Services LAW FIRMS Pinchbeck Law Offices Murray, Chilibeck & Horne TRANSPORTATION Connecting Highways: #43 & #22, 3 Truck Transport Companies, Courier Services Railways: Canadian National, Branch Line Air Services: (780)785-3411 Local airstrip, located 3 km. Southwest of Town Longest runway 853.66 m. (2800 ft.) Private & charter flights Nearest commercial services & airfreight facilities - Edmonton International Airport 160 km (100 miles SE) Bus Service: Greyhound -To Edmonton 9:45 AM & 6:00 PM To Whitecourt 8:15 AM & 3:40 PM 10 Mayor Kate Patrick, Council and Staff wish everyone the best in the year 2015. Property owners wishing to take advantage of the tax budget payment plan, which provides owners with the option of paying their taxes in 12 monthly installments, should either drop off their 12 post- dated cheques or arrange for an automatic debit before January 9th, 2015 at the Town Office. Please remember to purchase your pooch a sporty New Year 2015 dog tag. If your dog is spayed or neutered, the fee is $5.00. If not, the fee is $30.00. License Fee for vicious dogs is $400.00. If your tag is not purchased by Jan. 31/15, you are subject to a fine of $250.00. Voluntary cat tags are available at the Town Office for $5.00. A reminder to all businesses that they require a business licence to operate a business in the Town of Mayerthorpe. The 2015 business licence is $50.00. If you wish to operate for one day only, there is a $10.00 license fee. If your license is not purchased by the end of January, a $10.00 fee is added for each month overdue. Water and Tax payments can be made through internet banking, telephone banking, at any bank in the Town of Mayerthorpe, or in person at the Town Office. 11 TOWN OF MAYERTHORPE SPECIAL EVENTS Indoor Rodeo..………………………………………………..May 22, 23, 24, 2015 Fallen Four Marathon & Family Fun Run…………………June 6 & 7, 2015 4H Beef Show and Sale………………………………………………..June 1, 2015 Seniors’ Week Activities ........................................... June 1 to 12, 2015 Rangeton Farmers Day Music Festival…………………….June 12-14, 2015 Annual Show & Shine……………………………………………… June 20, 2015 Canada Day Events ............................................................ July 1, 2015 Fire Dep’t Challenge Golf Tournament…………………………………… TBA Agricultural Fair………………………………………….… August 7, 8 & 9, 2015 Culture Days……………………………………………………September 26, 2015 Firemen’s Ball and Silent Auction.............................. October 24, 2015 Kinette Christmas Market ...................................... November 21, 2015 Christmas Light Up ..................................................December 4, 2015 OTHER ATTRACTIONS/EVENTS Fallen Four Memorial Park opens…………….…May to September, 2015 12 CONTACT NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS PHONE 780-786-2223 780-786-2422 780-786-2261 780-786-2291 780-786-2044 ASSOCIATED AMBULANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSPITAL RCMP REXALL DRUGS EMERGENCY FAX 780 -786-2619 780-786-2422 780-786-2200 780-786-2900 780-786-4999 911 CHILDCARE Mayerthorpe Daycare/ Day homes .......................................... (780)-786-2654 EDUCATION Elmer Elson Elementary School ............................................... (780)-786-2268 Mayerthorpe Jr/Sr High ........................................................... (780)-786-2624 Northern Gateway Region #10- Whitecourt ............................ 1-800-262-8674 Playgroup .................................................................................. (780)-786-2414 FACILITIES *Arena/Exhibition Centre…………………………………………………(780)-684-3002 *Agricultural Barn .................................................................... (780)-786-2257 *Curling Rink ............................................................................ (780)-786-2371 *Diamond Center ...................................................................... (780)-786-2664 *Golf Course .............................................................................. (780)-786-4737 *Royal Canadian Legion…………………………………………………….(780)-786-2470 *Swimming Pool ...................................................................... (780)-684-3003 Visitor Information Centre ....................................................... (780)-786-4990 Town Office ............................................................................... (780)-786-2416 * signifies “available for rent” CHURCHES/ RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Baptist Church .......................................................................... (780)-786-2677 Jehovah Witness ....................................................................... (780)-786-4752 Lutheran Church ....................................................................... (780)-778-2055 Roman Catholic Church............................................................ (780)-786-2032 United Church of Canada (For information call) ..................... (780)-786-2178 Pentecostal Church ................................................................... (780)-786-2424 Ministerial Association ............................................................. (780)-786-2424 13 2015 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS AADAC Agricultural Society Alberta Cattlemen Penning & Sorting Association Alcoholics Anonymous Anselmo Ag. & Rec. Society Anselmo Willing Workers 4H Club Arena Operating #2716 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Catholic Women’s League County Cruisers Club Ducks Unlimited Deerlodge Hall ECHO Society/Affordable Fashions Room 207 Prov. Bldg. 5020 52nd Ave.Whitecourt [email protected] Box 975 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 1696 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 3569 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1192 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1582 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1414 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 872 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 712 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 1556 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 840 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1084 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 3368 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Elmer Elson Parent Council Box 330 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 840 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Fallen Four Memorial Society [email protected] Box 908 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Friends of Lac Ste. Anne Foundation [email protected] Friends of Mayerthorpe & Dist. Library Box 810 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Greencourt Community Association Box 1013 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Hathersage Community Box 504 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Highway 43 RCMP Victims' Services Unit Box 359 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Hospital Auxiliary Association Box 582 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Kinette Club of Mayerthorpe Box 1097 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Knights of Columbus Box 417 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 810 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe Public Library [email protected] Masons - Whitecourt Mayerthorpe Contact Mayerthorpe Aquatic & Rec’n Society Box 628 Mayerthorpe AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe Area Community Foundation - 9910 103 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5K Donations 2V7 Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre Society Box 983 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1393 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe & District Cemetery Assoc. [email protected] Mayerthorpe Emergency Services Society Box 802 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe 4H Beef Box 411 Sangudo T0E 2A0 Box 420 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe FCSS/Recreation Director [email protected] Box 1436 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe Food Bank [email protected] Box 810 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe Genealogy [email protected] 14 778-7123 Jan Chant 785-2945 Trevor Lyster 785-2556 786-4402 786-4467 204-2005 786-2401 779-0084 Laurie Collins Larry K Sandra Hagman Crystal Chittick Dale Masterson Ralph Schutte 786-2141 Sylvia Krikun 786-2809 786-2500 785-2560 786-2667 Dave Hendrickson Jurgen Preugschas Marie Lyster Holly Wilkie Natasha 786-2268 Prokipchuk 786-1997 Margaret Thibault 786-4347 786-4584 786-4648 786-2946 786-2291 786-2105 786-2144 786-4261 Ron Kidd Trish Connell Wayne Jager Noreen Walkom Sherry Jackson Lil Roszko Corrina Brand Stan Lucas 786-2404 Gloria Wilson 785-3319 Wes Henning 786-2462 Marlys Acreman Edmonton Comm. 426-0015 Foundation 786-4659 Charlotte Arthur 684-2023 Shirley Croken 786-4529 Randy Schroeder 785-3205 Shelley Dodgson 786-2416 Joanne St. Martin 786-4668 Baptist Church 786-4347 Judy Kidd Mayerthorpe in Bloom Mayerthorpe Interagency Mayerthorpe Jr./Sr. High Parent Council Mayerthorpe Playgroup Mayerthorpe Seniors Friendship Club Mayerthorpe Seniors Outreach Moms and Tots Royal Canadian Legion #126 Ste. Anne West Crime Watch Box 374 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 420 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 40 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 420 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 1432 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 269 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 420 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 426 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 3680 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] 786-2141 Sylvia Krikun 786-2416 Joanne St. Martin 786-2624 786-2416 Joanne St. Martin 786-3161 Louis Johner 786-2416 Merry Pearce 786-2416 Sue Curtis 786-2981 Terry Nelson 786-4347 Ron Kidd RECREATION Arena Bookings Commercial Hockey: Wranglers Children’s Soccer Curling Club Fun Hockey Gymkhana Club Junior Curling Junior Golf Mayerthorpe Golf & Country Club Mayerthorpe Ladies’ Hockey Mayerthorpe Minor Ball Mayerthorpe Minor Hockey Rodeo Club Sabre Cheer Spirit Sangudo Art Club Tae Kwon Do 786-2401 Dale Masterson Box 1146 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1661 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 603 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1194 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 444 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 Box 1502 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 [email protected] Box 761 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 sabrescheerspirit@@gmail.com Box 26 Cherhill, AB T0E 0J0 Box 1078 Mayerthorpe, AB T0E 1N0 15 786-2522 294-9831 786-4998 786-2811 305-1493 786-9128 786-2560 786-2703 882-7347 Bob Blasko Eryn Starman Deb Olson Terry & Dana Bussche Trevor Cowley Jacqueline & Nolan A. Karianne Roszko Ed Mitchell Marla Kimball Marika Lyster 786-4108 786-4729 919-5528 785-2765 786-4779 Allan Adams Audrey Kathrein Holly Elliott Margaret Lamoureux Marie Wallace