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would be done on a full cost recovery basis. In order to determine the break-even point, estimates for all expenses including engineering, subdividing, infrastructure installation and improvements to existing roads and alleys are being collected, with total development costs to be divided by the 22 lots. Before council can decide to go ahead with any development, lot prices need to be set and the 16 potential buyers on the waiting list need to be given the opportunity to pre-select a lot and sign an Offer to Purchase agreement. Turn to Water, Pg 3
P U B L I C AU T O & R V AU C T I O N
Big Valley’s Public Hearing for Bylaw 830 offered community members an opportunity to voice their opinions on the bylaw amendment to establish a Tiny House Residential District (R-1T). Approximately 12 people were on hand to provide input either in support of, or in opposition to the proposal and ask questions of staff and councillors. Beginning with a brief presentation providing details of the project thus far, CAO Michelle White offered particulars regarding lot sizes,
architectural guidelines and set back requirements while endeavouring to clear up any public misconceptions. Written submissions were presented, with council and staff providing answers to raised questions before any public presentations were heard. The most significant concern raised at the hearing was the question of how the subdivision would be financed. Residents learned that the project would not result in an increase to property taxes or take away from any previously planned infrastructure repairs or maintenance programs, but
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ECA Review Reporter
“Monday, April 10 was a sad day when I received the phone call that Al [Bremer] had passed away,” said Mayor Suzanne Lacher at the regular monthly meeting of the Morrin council on Wed. April 19. Lacher added, “He was a very loyal man and always wanted what was best for the village,.” According to the obituary, Aldred (Al) Bremer (83) grew up near Rowley, spent time in the Royal Canadian Air Force until moving back to Morrin in 1958. The ECA Review was not provided maauctions.com with information on how many accumulated years Bremer served on council, as requested. Council motioned to purchase a gift for Bremer’s wife, Eleanor and a retirement momento for retiring Starland County Chief Administrative Officer, Ross Rawlusyk. The motion was for $250 total. Mayor Lacher reported on two dogs jumping on children in the school playground again, but CAO Annette Plachner said the two dogs picked up by Out in the Cold earlier were still confined. Invoice paid to Out in the Cold was $325 for unspecified work. Council motioned to give the public works foreman a $400 budget for purchasing coveralls. A request for the public works report that is public was Turn to Letter, Pg 2 ignored.
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A Common Crane, relatively common in parts of Eurasia, but strictly an accidental visitor to North America, was photographed near Coronation on April 11 amongst a flock of Sandhill Cranes. This crane, according to the Guide to North American Birds, likely joined flocks of Sandhills in eastern Siberia, and then travelled with them back across the Bering Strait and south to wintering areas on the North American continent. ECA Review/A. Watson
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