Spring 2016 - Town of Killam

www.town.killam.ab.ca
It’s Coming…
Not the usual Town Hall Meeting!
Town Council
Mayor: Bud James
Deputy Mayor:
Brenda McDermott
Clr. Darcy Eskra
Clr. Diane Gordon
Clr. Brenda Grove
Clr. Carol Kinzer
Clr. Rick Krys
Office Staff
CAO: Kim Borgel
ACAO:
Darlene Gotobed
Municipal Clerk:
Susan Blaeser
Public Works:
Superintendent:
Dean Berrecloth
Staff:
Steve Kueber
Mark Skaar
Russell Moore
Agriplex:
Director of
Community Services:
Charlene Jackson
Agriplex:
Chris Kinzer
Arena:
Steph Lecours
April—June
-Town-opoly
th
Tuesday, April 26
Killam Community Hall
from 5:00 - 7:00pm
Visit each of the Stations to get your Stamp - once you’re done,
enter the draw for your chance to WIN! A new way to learn how
2015 rated, and what’s in store for Killam in 2016!
Meet you there! Families Welcome!
Swim
Bike
Killam - Sedgewick
Sprint & Try It Triathlon
Run
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Compete Individually
or as a Team!
Registration: $80/person,
$120/2 person Team, $150/3 person Team
More Information at: www.town.killam.ab.ca
Volunteers are Needed! To help, call Char at 780-385-3977
Killam Cemetery Clean Up
Thursday, April 21, 2016
@ 1:30 p.m.
Weather Permi ng!
2nd Annual
Mothers Day Supper
Sunday, May 8, 2016
5 to 6:30 p.m.
Killam Community Hall
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (MAY 15-21)
Come to main street and enjoy a BBQ prepared by your Public Works Staff
FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2016 FROM 11—2 P.M.
Public Works Equipment will be on display on Main Street Killam
Property Tax Notices will be issued May 31, 2016
Please watch for it in your mail! Payment is due Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
2016
2016, May 31
2016, August, 2
Town Wide Garage Sale
Town Clean Up
May 6 & 7, 2016
May 5 & 6, 2016
The Town Wide Garage Sale will start Friday
afternoon/evening and go all day Saturday.
Killam Public School students will be
helping make the parks and streets clean.
Please drive carefully! Thank You!
WATERING RESTRICTIONS
In order to maintain water levels in our reservoirs, please adhere to the
following guidelines when watering your lawn:
Hours: 6am - 10am and/or 6pm -10pm daily
A) Even numbered residences on even numbered calendar days.
B) Odd numbered residences on odd numbered calendar days.
Black Knot Disease is a fungus that produces spores and is easily spread if
left unattended. If spotted early, pruning during late fall, winter or very early
spring can help control Black Knot and save your tree! If you suspect your tree
may have Black Knot, please feel free to contact the Town Office at (780) 385
-3977 - and we can have Public Works verify for you.
Volunteer Firefighters still needed.
Call Joe Knievel for more info.
780-385-1014
May 1-7, 2016
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Fire Pit Permits
Bylaw #797A requires a Fire Pit Permit for all in-ground fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and stationary
barbeques within Killam. If you have recently added or replaced a fire pit, please renew your permit.
If you have purchased a home with a fire pit, please check with the Town Office to verify a current
permit is on file. Minimum fine for non-compliance is $250 - up to $2,000!
Permit Fee is $10
Did you Know that…
*Dog feces can be hazardous to the health of children
and other pets?
* One of the most common forms of disease transmission
between dogs is through dog feces?
* Responsible pet owners pick up after their pets― even
if no one else is around to see?
* The Ball Diamonds do not double as a Dog Run?
Please Be a
Responsible
Pet Owner!
Killam Health Care Board
5K Walk/Run for Health
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Join the Killam Health Care Board at the starting line!
Pick up your pledge/registration form at the Killam Hospital after April 11, 2016
Killam Transfer Site - Regular Hours
Tuesdays and Saturdays - 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Minimum $5 fee will be charged per load
The Killam Transfer Site is managed by
Flagstaff Regional Solid Waste Management
For questions or more information please call (780) 384-3950
Grass, Leaf and Branch Bins
COMING APRIL 1, 2016!! Visitors to the Town of Killam can see Residents are proud of having such a beautiful community! With winter’s snow gone, people are busy cutting and trimming, preparing for the growing season ahead. Once
again, Compost Bins will be located east of the Water Treatment Plant - behind the Hospital and School. Please Note:
these bins are for un-bagged leaves and grass ONLY.
There is also a branch bin in the same area as the Grass and Leaf Compost Bin—This is to be used for small branches!
Please do not place stumps or large pieces of wood in this bin!
NO HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE PLEASE!
Using the bins properly will ensure our community keeps its good reputation!
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Memorial Tree Program
If you would like to pay tribute to a loved one that has passed away by plan ng a tree in their memory, this
program may be for you. In 2014, there were 6 memorial trees purchased and planted along the walking trail
in Heritage Park. 3 tree types available to choose from and a commemora ve plaque will be erected adjacent
to the tree. Please call the Town of Killam Office for more details (780) 385-3977.
Snowbird Hawthorn
Green Ash
Schubert Cherry
Deadline to order trees is Friday, May 29th for the 2016 growing season.
Animal Control - Bylaw #815
Cats and Dogs within the Town of Killam:
• MUST Be Licensed annually (if over 6mnths of age)
• MUST Be under the control of the Owner when on property other than their own:
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- Dogs must be on a leash, not more the 2m in length
- Cats must remain on their Owners property
MUST Have Owners responsible for removal of their
pets’ defecation
MUST Not annoy or disturb the peace of others
(excessive barking)
* Fines range from $100 to $2,500
* The cost to release a pet impounded
by the Town is $25 for the first day,
$15 per day following.
Killam Public Library
Coming this Summer...Watch for Details!
Summer Reading Program
KILLAM COMMUNITY CALENDARS
Community Calendars will soon be up for renewal again this
year. Please contact the Library @ 780-385-3032 or any
board member if you would like to renew, purchase a new
one or update what is already on them. They are very reasonably priced at $12 each.
This is a major fund raiser and we appreciated each and every
one that is purchased to help us continue to operate.
* Full details of Bylaw #815 are online at:
www.town.killam.ab.ca
Flagstaff Food Bank
(5014 – 46 Street, Killam)
The Flagstaff Food Bank provides many services to families located within Flagstaff County.
- Open Tuesday and Thursday mornings for hamper pickups (11:00 am)
* Hampers requests must be made one day prior, by phoning 780-385-0810
- Gently used furniture and appliances are accepted, call 780-385-2419 or 780-385-0810to make
Arrangements
- Garden produce is always welcome and appreciated!
- Monetary donations (payable to the Flagstaff Food Bank) can be mailed to:
Flagstaff Food Bank P.O. Box 68 Killam, AB T0B 2L0
All meat donations must be processed through a licensed meat packing facility and can be tax receipted
at fair market value. If a live animal is donated, the Food Bank is prepared to pay the meat processing
costs – contact 780-385-2419 for more information.
If you are interested in volunteering and becoming a part of our support team call 780-385-0810!
Flagstaff Regional Aquatic Centre
PUBLIC SWIM
Fridays 7-9 pm
Saturdays 2-5 pm
Sundays 2-5 pm
POOL SCHEDULE APRIL 2016
LANE SWIM
Monday to Thursday
7:00—8:00 pm
EARLY BIRD SWIM
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
6:00 - 7:30 a.m.
DEEP WATER & AQUA SIZE
Tuesdays & Thursdays—9:30-10:30 am
Mondays & Wednesdays—12:00-1:00pm
FIT SWIM
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays –9:00-10:30am
SWIMMING LESSONS
CALL Chris Kinzer at 780-385-3080 for
Summer Lesson Times and to Register!!
Upcoming 4 week Lessons
May 3– 26, 2016 (Tues. & Thurs.)
June 6—29, 2016 (Mon. & Wed.)
CHECK US OUT ON:
Facebook - Killam Recreation
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE
Check them out on Facebook:
Parents for Fun in Flagstaff ~
Family Resource Centre
Hours of Operation for May to September is
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from
9:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
parentsforfuninflagstaff.com
ARENA EVENTS
Fun
Iron Creek 4-H Beef Club Show & Sale
June 5 & 6
45th Killam Annual Rodeo
June 17 & 18
20th and Final Annual Charity Auction
July 15 & 16
Tim Green Hockey Camp
August 22—26
To register go to www.timgreenhockey.com
For up to date schedules visit:
www.town.killam.ab.ca
July-August
Monday to Friday
Age
s 4 -1
0
8:30am-4:30pm
Swimming, Crafts, Games, Outdoor fun…
and so much more!!!
MUST PREREGISTER TO SAVE SPOT!
Call : 780-385-3080