town crier - The Town of High River

TOWN CRIER
Issue 50
Vol. 2
www.highriver.ca
December 14, 2010
24th annual Santa Claus Parade results
Thanks to a great turn-out of 67 entries, the 24th Annual Santa Claus Parade was
a big success! Congratulations to all our participants and winners.
Commercial (in town)
1st: Truck Effects
2nd: (tie) High River AutoPlex & RV
Shawne Excavating & Trucking
3rd: Farmboy Landscaping &
Maintenance
Commercial (out of town)
1st: Dynamic Concrete Pumping
2nd: Aspen Crossing Nursery
3rd: City Wide Towing
Organizations:
1st: Sheppard Family Park
2nd: (tie) Town of High River
Town of Okotoks
3rd:(tie) 1st High River Cubs
& Scouts
IOOF/First Class Tax &
Bookkeeping
Horse Entries:
1st: Western Financial Group
2nd: High Trails Horse Rescue
3rd: (tie) How We Do Salon &
Aesthetics
Double Kissed Quarter
Horses
Antique Vehicles & Tractors:
1st: High River Fire Dep’t.
2nd: Bill Nieman’s Water Well Drilling
3rd: Candy Tree–Dick Roscoe
Best Over All:
1st: High River AutoPlex & RV
2nd: Dynamic Concrete Pumping
Judging results submitted by: Ted Dawson, Santa Claus Parade Chairman
Holiday Hours
for the joint administration building of
William Joseph ,
Outerbridge ,
January 30, 2011, 7:00 PM, High River Full Gospel Church, $35 + GST
February 12, 2011, 7:00 PM, Highwood Memorial Centre, $25 + GST
Purchase two tickets to the same event between
December 1–17 for your chance to win original
works of art by local artists.
Contest draw date: Dec. 20
TOWN OF HIGH RIVER
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at 403.652.4668
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CAREERS
U pcoming W eekly E vents
For a complete listing of events go to www.highriver.ca/
events calendar.
H igh R iver R oad R eports
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" "
Look at everything as though you are
seeing it for the first time, with eyes of a
child, fresh with wonder.
—Joseph Cornell
The Town of High River has an exciting opportunity for the following position:
Concession Attendant (Casual)
Community Services
($11.92- $13.41/hour)
The Position: Reporting to the Concession Supervisor, the Concession
Attendant is responsible for providing high quality customer service
for the concession at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex. The
successful candidate must be able to safely operate all equipment
associated with the concession operations. Attendants must be willing
to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of age, outgoing personality, great
work ethic, accurate cash handling skills, effective organizing skills,
excellent oral and written communication skills. Retail food operation
experience would be an asset. First Aid/CPR/AED.
How to Apply: Please state the title of the position you are applying
for. Forward your cover letter, resume, and current Alberta Driver’s
Abstract no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010
to: Human Resources, Town of High River, 309B Macleod Trail
SW, High River, Alberta, T1V 1Z5, Fax Number: (403) 652-3386,
E-Mail: [email protected].
To view a full copy of this existing job description please visit
www.highriver.ca and click on careers.
Please note successful candidates will be subject to a criminal record
check and vulnerable sector check.
We thank all applicants, but only those to
be interviewed will be contacted.
CAREERS
The Town of High River has an exciting opportunity for the following position:
CAREERS
Concession Attendant (part–time)
The Town of High River has an exciting opportunity for the following position:
($11.92- $13.41/hour)
Operational Services, Full-time permanent
Community Services
The Position: Reporting to the Concession Supervisor, the Concession
Attendant is responsible for providing high quality customer service
for the concession at the Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex. The
successful candidate must be able to safely operate all equipment
associated with the concession operations. Attendants must be willing
to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends.
Qualifications: Minimum 15 years of age, outgoing personality, great
work ethic, accurate cash handling skills, effective organizing skills,
excellent oral and written communication skills. Retail food operation
experience would be an asset. First Aid/CPR/AED.
How to Apply: Please state the title of the position you are applying
for. Forward your cover letter, resume, and current Alberta Driver’s
Abstract no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2010
to: Human Resources, Town of High River, 309B Macleod Trail
SW, High River, Alberta, T1V 1Z5, Fax Number: (403) 652-3386,
E-Mail: [email protected].
To view a full copy of this existing job description please visit
www.highriver.ca and click on careers.
Please note successful candidates will be subject to a criminal record
check and vulnerable sector check.
We thank all applicants, but only those to
be interviewed will be contacted.
Utilities Technician I or II
($23.23—$28.74/hour)
The Position: The successful candidate will be required to perform
specialized duties within a wastewater, water, and storm sewer
environment. The Utility Tech I or II must be able to work with minimal
supervision, and occasionally will be required to perform a wide variety
of duties and tasks associated with position descriptions of equal or
lesser responsibilities.
Qualifications: Alberta Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Level I or II Certification or better; and a grade 12 diploma (or GED
equivalent). Candidates must possess tickets in Confined Space Entry
and Rescue, Trenching, H2S, Fall Arrest, Flagman, WHMIS, Basic
First Aid and CPR. The successful candidate will also have the ability
to understand and comprehend oral and written instructions, basic
computer skills, and hold a valid Class 3Q Alberta driver’s license
and will be required to submit a current drivers abstract and criminal
record check.
How to Apply: Please state the title of the position you are applying
for. Forward your cover letter, resume, and current Alberta Driver’s
Abstract no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 07, 2011 to:
Human Resources, Town of High River, 309B Macleod Trail SW,
High River, Alberta, T1V 1Z5, Fax Number: (403) 652-3386,
E-Mail: [email protected].
To view a full copy of this existing job description please visit
www.highriver.ca and click on careers.
We thank all applicants, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
There will be NO garbage pickup
Dec 27, Dec 28 or Jan 3.
For houses missed during
the holidays,
there will be pick up:
HOLIDAYE
GARBAG
P
SC ICKHE UP
DU
LE
Dec 29–31
Regular pickup will resume
on January 4.
If your garbage is missed due to the holiday pick-up schedule, please
leave your cart at its collection point until operations is able to collect it.
Extra bags left beside the collection-carts will not be accepted.
Garbage pick-up for Jan 3 will be picked–up on the 4th.
Recycle your tree
Available at the recycling centre, west side of the Rec Plex.
Christmas trees and branches can be put in the drop–off
site with NO tinsel or decorations.
The holiday season is extremely busy for recycling. If the
bins are full, please bring your recycling another day.
The recycling
centre will be closed:
Dec 24 @ 2 PM, Dec 25, 26, Jan 1
The drop–off site for tree recycling will remain open
throughout the holiday season.
Agent H2O and
Jack Frost want to remind
you to pile discarded snow
from your sidewalk and driveway
onto your lawn and NOT onto the street after a snow fall.
Improper placement of snow in the street causes major
drainage problems during freeze and thaw cycles causing
ice to build up.
The placement of extra snow
on your lawn and flower
beds will help keep them
adequately hydrated
in the spring;
reducing the
amount of water
required from the
sprinkler. Conserving
both your
cash and water.
For more information call [email protected]
A note of thanks
Don’t be fooleD
The staff and volunteers at the Bob Snodgrass
Recreation Complex, would like to send a HUGE
THANK YOU out to all our sponsors for helping to
make this year’s skating party so successful.
We would like to recognize the following sponsors:
Cold temperatures do not guarantee
that ice on lakes and ponds is safe.
Please obey all Posted signs on
Daydreams and
Sunbeams
Dr. Robert Rehak
Farrelly Homes Ltd.
High River Bus Company
High River Rentals
High River Toyota
Highwood Distilleries
Highwood Lions Club
Highwood
Telecommunications
Lutes Tim-br Mart
MacKillop Lawn Care Ltd.
Medivet Pharmaceuticals
Ltd.
Merland Exteriors
McDonalds
Mullen Trucking
Parkland Agri Services
Realwood Homes and
Renovations
Rotary Club
Scotiabank
Snodgrass Funeral
Home
Sobeys
T Two Industries Ltd.
Triple K Auto Body Ltd.
Volunteers
the town-owned lakes of
sunshine, emerson, and Vista Mirage
Ice fishing is allowed on Emerson Lake
but please take care of the children who
toboggan there as well. Do not drill
holes in the north-west corner at the
bottom of the sledding hill.
the town of High River encourages
you to play safe this winter.
Please contact the operations Department with
any questions or concerns @ 403.652.4657
BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES
Two lanes or one?
Presently the current roundabout infrastructure is incomplete,
the west side of the roundabout is single lane. Due to a delay in
land acquisition agreements the town was unable to complete
construction. The light grey areas illustrated below indicate future
lane construction once the land agreement is signed.
Future lane
construction after
land agreement is
signed.
Pedestrian Crossing
Yield at entry points.
Traffic entering the
circle yields to traffic
already in the circle.
The red car is also in a
single lane and must yield
to the green car and yellow
car before entering the
circle even if the intent is to
make a right hand turn.
Central
Island
Railroad
tracks
Outside (right-hand)
lane moves in and out
of the circle entering
the circle at the same
time as the green
car because there
is dedicated lane to
complete the right turn.
Because there is only one
lane, the yellow car must yield
to vehicles already in the circle.
Even if the intent is to just make a
right hand turn.
To watch an instructional video on driving roundabouts visit our
web site at www.highriver.ca, scroll down and click on the link to
information on the 12th Ave expansion and roundabout.
1/4 page =$88
Crier Insertion date: Dec 14
Arts and Culture Board
The High River Arts & Culture Board is established as an advisory board that
will work in cooperation with boards, and private and public interest groups
on matters pertaining to arts, culture and heritage.
For more information regarding the board and its role please contact
Sue Graham at 403.652.4668.
1 MD representative—term ending Oct/12
1 vacancy—term ending Oct/11
Family and Community Support Services Board
The High River Family & Community Support Services Board is established
as an advisory board to Council in pursuing and implementing Family &
Community Support Services within the Town of High River.
For more information regarding the board and its role please contact
Shelley Koot at 403.652.2110.
1 vacancy—term ending Oct/12
All Council Committee and Board descriptions, governing bylaws and
application forms are available on the town website at www.highriver.ca
under town hall/boards & committees. Application forms can also be picked
up at the town office.
For consideration of Council appointment applications and resumes should
be faxed (403.652.2396), e–mail ([email protected]), or dropped off at the
town office (309 Macleod Trail SW), by Friday, December 17, 2010 at
4:30 P.M. For more information please contact Cathy at 403.652.2110.
GL:
Shop High River &December
Enter to Win
1–22, 2010
Congratulations to our first contest winner drawn on Dec. 7:
Logan Andrews
Logan won $175 in fabulous prizes.
We have four more prize packages to give away.
Will you be our next winner?
Draw boxes are located at the Town of High River Office and
Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex.
For full contest details, rules, regulations, and weekly prizes visit www.theedgeof business.ca
Home for the Holidays
For more information, contact the Town of High River Office at 403.652.2110 or email: [email protected]
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