JULY 2019
beaumont.ab.ca
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE! Mayor John Stewart’s Column In earlier columns, I’ve talked about some of the new approaches council and administration are taking in building and growing Beaumont and how we’re going about it differently. It’s hard to believe we are over half way through 2019. While much of the work has been behind the scenes, I can attest to that, it has been an incredibly busy year so far for our administration and city staff. We have challenged our team to think differently and embrace change. And that they have and continue to. As residents though, I challenge you to think about what your role is in building our city because as a community, we all have a role to play. What can it be? What do you want to bring to the table? How are you contributing to the conversation? The world is rapidly changing and as a region, and more specifically as a community, we must adapt, grow and embrace the future. As mayor, I have found these kinds of thought-provoking questions that have been posed to me in a myriad of forums amongst my municipal peers challenging in fantastic ways. Ways that have made myself and council pause to have robust discussions to ensure the
decisions made are ones that are in the best interest of Beaumont’s future and ones that will enhance the collective vision for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. When we ‘officially’ became a city this past January, it was a bit brisk for a full-on outdoor party, and we let the community know that we were going to celebrate in the spring! To celebrate our past to present, our strong sense of community and the vibrant risk-taking spirit that’s taking us into the future. Thousands of residents joined us for the City Celebration Party on June 14 and the next day for Town & Country Daze. These events exemplified our new brand, celebrated “with spirit” and we showed the Edmonton Metropolitan Region how we can come together as a community, open our arms to the region and celebrate our history and future.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION Mayor John Stewart 780.293.5650 Councillor Kathy Barnhart 780.721.5504 Councillor Bill Daneluik 587.357.5206 Councillor Perry Hendriks 780.929.5102 Councillor Sam Munckhof-Swain 780.690.0031 Councillor Martin Stout 780.904.9623
Mayor John Stewart 780.929.8782 mayor@beaumont.ab.ca
Councillor Steven vanNieuwkerk 780.991.0871 Email links for Mayor and Council are online at beaumont.ab.ca/council
5600 49 Street, Beaumont AB T4X 1A1 | 780.929.8782 | admin@beaumont.ab.ca
CITY CELEBRATION & TOWN & COUNTRY DAZE HIGHLIGHTS
Members of the Beaumont Society School of Dance surprised the crowd with a flash mob.
A local Beaumont artist chalked a colourful Beaumont wordmark.
Beaumont residents of all ages came out to celebrate Alberta’s newest city.
Roving entertainers wowed the attendees with stilt walking and fire juggling.
Photos by dbphotographics.ca
TOWN & COUNTRY DAZE 2019 JUNE 14 - 16 The Beaumont and District Lions Club’s AnnualPancake Breakfast.
Town & Country Daze Parade 2019 was the largest one yet and included everything from a mobile stage to a motorized bathtub.
The soapbox derby is cherished tradition of Town & Country Daze.
UPCOMING EVENTS September 5, 2019 Fall Community Awareness & Volunteer Appreciation BBQ 7 PM Beaumont Community Centre 5204 50 Ave, Beaumont, AB Check out the leisure, wellness community services in Beaumont! There will also be an appreciation BBQ for all of the great volunteer in Beaumont and their families. Visit beaumont.ab.ca/events for all the details. September 6, 2019 Movie in the Park showing Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse Movie at sundown Food truck and family fun fair from 6-8 PM Four Seasons Park, Diamond #2 Find out more about all these events at beaumont.ab.ca/events Please Note: Scheduled Non-Operational Days for Beaumont Transit • Heritage Day, August 5, 2019 • Labour Day, September 2, 2019
Book your next event at the Beaumont Community Centre 5204 50 Ave Beaumont, AB T4X 1E3
The Beaumont Community Centre is a 30,000 square foot facility, including the largest banquet facility in the county with two dedicated entrances, access to a full kitchen, and a seating capacity of 500. Ideal for weddings, company banquets, concerts, dances, birthday parties, fitness classes and so much more! Whether you are looking for a small meeting space for a few people or a location for a large gathering, the Beaumont Community Centre can accommodate your business or social needs.
For more information on rental fees and availability, please call 780.929.1221.
Beaumont FCSS Presents…
MOVIE IN THE PARK
SAVE THE DATE!
Showing
Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
SEPTEMBER 6TH
The Chantal Bérubé Community
Four Seasons Park, Diamond #2 Food Trucks and Family Fun Fair from 6-8 PM Beaumont Youth Council VIP Section Youth of the Year Award Movie at sundown
Youth Centre is celebrating its 15th Birthday, September 27 at 5 PM and you’re invited!
Activities and games for families, kids and youth • Beaumont FCSS • Chantal Bérubé Youth Centre • Beaumont and Area Early Childhood Development Coalition • And more! Please note this event will be weather dependent. Please bring your own blankets and chairs!
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