MAY 2021
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Report to the Community highlights successes of 2020 by Mayor John Stewart Each day, City of Beaumont employees go to their jobs of looking after the community. From keeping green spaces tidy in the summer and making sure roads are clear in the winter, to being ready at a moment’s notice to rescue residents from vehicle accidents or fires, there are dozens of people working behind the scenes. Beaumont’s annual Report to the Community is a window into that work, capturing the many accomplishments and activities guided by Our Beaumont, Municipal Strategic Plan 2017-2021. That plan sets the direction for Council and city administration, underpinned by six pillars for change: • Livability • Connecting with Citizens • Good Governance, Fiscal Responsibility, and Efficient Use of Tax Dollars • Regional Collaboration and Leadership • Economic Prosperity • Welcoming Diversity and Celebrating our Cultural Heritage. I’d be understating it to say that 2020 was a difficult year. The COVID-19 pandemic and health measures challenged us like never before. Council and city employees worked to maintain essential services that residents rely on every
day and protect the health of the public, all while adjusting to an ever-changing situation.
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Despite these challenges, we accomplished great things in 2020. The full report is 20-pages long, so here are just a few highlights:
Councillor Kathy Barnhart 780.721.5504
• Opened the expanded and modernized Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre and built two new boarded outdoor rinks.
Councillor Bill Daneluik 587.357.5206
• Continued to grow the city’s non-residential assessment base so that our community’s quality of life can be sustainable for the long-term.
Councillor Perry Hendriks 780.929.5102
• Became the first Western Canadian chapter of the international Action for Happiness initiative, a movement that builds happier, more caring, and resilient communities.
Councillor Sam Munckhof-Swain 780.690.0031
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Approved the 2020 budget with a 10-year low tax increase of 1.6 per cent and managed the city’s operating budget to a surplus.
Councillor Martin Stout 780.904.9623
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Entered negotiations to install an ultrahigh speed fibre optic network that would connect all businesses and homes with the fastest speed network infrastructure available commercially.
Councillor Steven vanNieuwkerk 780.991.0871
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Report to the Community highlights successes of 2020 Continued... • Partnered with the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for the #OpeninBeaumont campaign encouraging residents to support local businesses during the pandemic.
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• Celebrated Beaumont’s heritage with events and activities recognizing Alberta Francophonie month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and Métis Week. This only scratches the surface and doesn’t even begin to include all the work needed to adapt to the evolving health measures, facility and business closures and re-openings due to the pandemic. I encourage you to read the full report on our website by following the QR code with this article. While the report details many of the activities of Council and city administration, it doesn’t capture all of the contributions of Beaumont’s volunteers, community organizations and businesses. Whether they are organizing food and gift drives at Christmas, leading kids groups, sponsoring minor sports, or simply giving their neighbours a helping hand with chores, Beaumont’s volunteers and businesses put in countless hours serving the community. Their efforts, along with the work of city employees, make sure Beaumont continues to be great place to live, play and raise a family.
Our city's Age-Friendly Strategy identifies actions that will improve accessibility and inclusion for all residents in Beaumont, and especially older adults. The City needs your feedback to make sure the draft Age-Friendly Strategy meets our community’s needs and supports our great quality of life. Share your thoughts by May 21. Visit beaumont.ab.ca/681 to fill out the survey. You can also request a paper copy by emailing planning@beaumont.ab.ca or by calling 780.929.8782.
If you have any questions about this column or any other Beaumont local government issue, please contact Mayor John Stewart through his office at 780.929.8782 or by email at mayor@beaumont.ab.ca.
Road closure Starting shortly, Range Road 241 from Highway 625 to 50 Avenue will be upgraded from gravel to a paved arterial road. To complete the upgrade, RR 241 will be closed from May to September.
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Motorists on RR 241 will need to detour for the duration of this work. Please follow signage and detours as posted. For more information, visit the Beaumont Project Dashboard at beaumont.ab.ca/projectdashboard and click RR 241 Highway 625 to 50 Avenue in the Active Projects column.
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