2016 Municipal Census Results
Online Account Information
According to the latest municipal census, Beaumont’s population is now 17,720. That’s an increase of 5.7 per cent over 2015, and it means an additional 952 people chose to make their homes in Beaumont.
Beaumont is developing an online account information system that will allow residents to view, and eventually pay, their Town accounts online.
www.beaumont.ab.ca/census
The annual census helps determine the Town’s eligibility for government funding. Each person counted in the census attracts in excess of $257 in funding from other levels of government. This was the second year Beaumont used an online census tool, and 42 per cent of you responded using the electronic system. A successful census provides data for planning programs, services and facilities for you and your family. Thank you, residents, for making the 2016 municipal census a success.
Community Gifts Program Beaumont has created a brochure that outlines some of the options that residents may wish to consider, should they want to purchase a memorial gift or make a donation to the town. If you would like to purchase a bench, tree, picnic table or other gift to honour a loved one who has passed, or to celebrate a milestone, please contact us to discuss options at 780-929-8782.
Coming Soon to Beaumont
The plan is to roll the system out in stages, with simple account lookup being the first step and online payments to follow. Or, you can sign up for our pre-authorized debit utility payment system. Get the form at www.beaumont.ab.ca/utilitypad and submit it to the Town Office. We will then debit your account automatically. It’s a great option for snowbirds. Look for more information in the coming months for the launch of Beaumont’s Online Payment System.
Movie in the Park
It’s the world premiere of the new Sure Shot movie Join us September 9 at Movie in the Park in Four Seasons Park for the world premiere of Sure Shot Dombrowski: The Early Years. As many of you are aware, the movie was filmed in Beaumont in 2016 and it features local talent. “I really loved filming in Beaumont,” says Tim McKort, director and producer of the fifth installment of the Sure Shot series. “The people were kind and enthusiastic, and town staff really helped bring it all together.” Plans for the premier include a red carpet event that will be live-streamed on Facebook, so everyone can tune in. Come to Movie in the Park and see some of your favourite people and places on the big screen. And check out the other Sure Shot movies, available on the iTunes Store. Discounted pre-sales of Sure Shot Dombrowski: The Early Years are available now at www.westerndirectives.com
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A series of public consultation events to inform about the fares, routes and bus stop locations will occur in September 2016. The destination will be the Century Park LRT Station in Edmonton. The anticipated operating costs for the service in 2017 are $302,000 and $717,000 in 2018. The transit service will help reduce the number of cars on the road to Edmonton while also reducing vehicle emissions.
annexation proposals that have been approved in Alberta in recent years.
While the recommendation is known only to the MGB and the Minister, we feel confident that our proposal will be successful as it is similar to other successful
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The commuter transit service will be available Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays) during the peak morning and afternoon periods.
Annexation Update As previously reported, the Municipal Government Board (MGB) has made its recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and a decision on the annexation proposal is pending.
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“We’ve been in discussions with several municipalities and private service providers to partner with existing organizations in order to benefit from their experience,” says Mayor Camille Bérubé. “We have entered into an agreement with Edmonton Transit System to be our service provider and New Flyer Industries will be the bus manufacturer, providing three, 40 foot buses.”
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Transit One Step Closer to Reality Beaumont is moving ahead to provide a transit service to help people get to Edmonton and back home. The proposed date for the start of a commuter transit service is September 2017.
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Beaumont launched an online letter writing campaign that saw dozens of residents send emails in support of the annexation proposal, and the message was received, loud and clear, by the Province. The decision, when known, will be posted on our website and on social media.
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COMMUNITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES BBQ July 21 The annual CPS BBQ, a free event for the entire family will take place at the CBYC Youth Centre, 5202 50 Street, and at the Centre-ville Temporary Park. Come out from 5 to 7 p.m. and enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs, drinks, a photo booth and lots of activities for kids, all brought to you by the Beaumont Fire Department, RCMP and Municipal Enforcement staff. Food bank donations will be greatly appreciated. FALL AWARENESS EVENT September 1 The annual Fall Awareness event takes place at Eaglemont Church, 5002 62 Street, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This event is an opportunity for community groups to help promote their programs, services, accept registrations, memberships and recruit volunteers. It’s a great opportunity for residents to see what programs and services are available.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mayor Camille Bérubé
Kathy Barnhart
Kerri Bauer
Perry Hendriks
Mayor and Council Contact Information Mayor Camille Bérubé 780-886-2443 Councillor Kathy Barnhart 780-929-6164 Councillor Kerri Bauer 780-929-2441 Councillor Perry Hendriks 780-929-5102
Bruce LeCren
Bill McNamara
Louise White-Gibbs
Councillor Bruce LeCren 780-709-4431 Councillor Bill McNamara 780-916-5974 Councillor Louise White-Gibbs 780-929-2233
5600 49 Street Beaumont AB T4X 1A1 780-929-8782 admin@beaumont.ab.ca Follow us on Social Media /BeaumontAB @T4Xbeaumont
Rural Roots Fair Coming to Beaumont
Join us August 6 & 7 at the Beaumont Agricultural Society Fairgrounds The Beaumont & District Agricultural Society invites you to join us at the inaugural Rural Roots Fair. Come down to the Agricultural Society Fairgrounds on August 6 & 7 to enjoy a free fun event for the whole family. The Rural Roots Fair is focused on promoting outdoor and agricultural sports and activities within Alberta’s Capital Region. Enjoy free face painting, pony rides, crafts and games for the kids, as well as demos and clinics by local equestrians. Our large community booth area will feature many sports and activities you may never have seen before, along with many Agriculture based services and information. Also running the course of the weekend will be the BADAS Breed Battle - a horse show that challenges different horse breed teams to compete against one another in five different sports: dressage, jumping, barrel racing, driving and trail. If you enjoy fast paced competition, make sure to come to the Fairgrounds to watch the horses compete! Come for a walk around the Gerry Patusla Community Gardens, take a tour of the plans for Beaumont’s newest heritage project: the Gobeil Heritage Barn, and enjoy all the Ag Society has to offer, at the Rural Roots Fair. The event happens at the Beaumont Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 24358 Township Road 505, Leduc County.
See our event webpage:
www.beaumontagsociety.com/ruralroots
Try Grasscycling
Residential Water Conservation
Grasscycling is the natural recycling of grass by leaving clippings on the lawn after mowing. Clippings quickly decompose, returning valuable nutrients to the soil.
There are a number of actions that homeowners can take to help reduce water consumption, and the first step is to check your commodes.
Grasscycling improves the quality of your lawn while saving you the time and energy it takes to dispose of your clippings.
Believe it or not, a leaking toilet can waste much more water than you might imagine. According to one source, a leak can waste anywhere from 120 to 2,000 litres per day.
Mow your grass frequently and cut about 2.5 cm. The clippings will decompose quickly.
Check your toilets periodically to ensure they are not leaking by placing two drops of food colouring in the tank. If the water in the bowl turns the same colour, the toilet is leaking and it probably needs a new flapper valve (they’re cheap).
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For tips on grasscycling, visit www.beaumont.ab.ca/emp.
www.beaumont.ab.ca/water
In addition, Beaumont residents are encouraged to use the even/ odd watering system. On even days of the month, property owners of even numbered addresses can water outside. On odd days of the month, property owners of odd numbered addresses can water outside.
Lawns Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do not water when it’s windy. This will increase water absorption. Soaking your lawn once per week produces a healthier lawn than watering several times per week. Water your lawn only when needed, to a maximum of one hour a week, or 2.5 cm (1”)--less if it rains. You can measure this by placing a container such as a bowl or ice cream pail on your lawn while watering. When the water level reaches 2.5 cm (1”) you can shut off the sprinklers. This method helps produce a deeper root system which is less likely to be damaged by drought. Position your sprinkler so water lands on the lawn or garden, not on paved areas. Trees and Shrubs When watering trees and large shrubs, water around the drip-line of the tree (area below the branches where water drips naturally from leaves) not directly at the trunk.
Water for municipal operations such as firefighting, water distribution system, sanitary sewer system and municipal construction are exempt. However, Beaumont observes the even/odd rule for landscape watering outside municipal buildings. Commercial water use is exempt when the water being used is for business purposes (car washes, building construction, water to carry out business activities). Commercial businesses should observe the even/odd rule for landscape watering.