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Developed passion for creating beautiful works of art Thelma Colleen Howg was born in the Coronation Hospital on February 12, 1934, and was the youngest of Arthur and Inez Howg’s six children. She was raised on the family farm east of Brownfield and attended the Aberdovey School. Thelma shared many memories with us of growing up with Bullick her brothers Harold, Doug, Bill, Gyles and sister Pearl. Some of her fondest memories were their experiences getting to and from school and skating and playing hockey on the nearby pond. At the age of nine her dad bought her a horse of her own. She called him Prince and together they spent many hours exploring the land around the farm. She met another Prince on May 24, 1949 at a ball tournament dance at Silver Heights. Edward James Bullick became the love of her life and they were married in the Coronation United Church on December 31, 1950. The following year, Douglas, the first of eight children was born in September 1951 and Brenda arrived in November 1954. They moved from Veteran to the farm at SW 29-36-9-W4 (nine miles east of Coronation) in 1955 and Robert was born in March 1956, Wendy in August 1957, Stuart in January 1959, Bradley in June 1960, Sandra in December 1962 and Trevor in September 1966. We all lived, laughed, loved and laboured and the kids grew. Thelma had many hobbies including sewing, painting, gardening, quilting, cooking, baking and canning. She received her first sewing machine in 1953 and was known by many as a very skilled seamstress. Later in life, after the children had grown, Thelma developed her passion for painting and she created many beautiful works of art that are admired and treasured by her family. Thelma was involved in the UCW and Sunshine Club and always cherished the friendships she had with fellow members. Ted sold the farm in 1975 and moved the family to their new home on Imperial Avenue. Ted later built another home one block away on Alexander Avenue and moved the family there in 1980. Thelma opened Coronation Sew & Save in 1982 and owned and
operated the store until 1988 when she sold the business. That same year Ted sold E.J. Bullick Construction to his son Robert and nephew Greg Waltham. After retiring they enjoyed travelling to places such as the Yukon, Alaska, Hawaii, Honduras, Ireland and they toured/camped in many places throughout Canada and the United States. They also spent two winters in Osoyoos in 1994 and 1995. In 2013 Ted and Thelma moved to 5230 Imperial Lane, Coronation. Thelma Colleen Bullick passed away Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 at the Coronation Hospital after a battle with cancer. Thelma is survived by her sister Pearl Lowis of Red Deer and brother Gyles Howg of Honduras, her loving husband Ted, son Doug (Judy) Bullick, grandson Jarred (Leia) Bullick, granddaughter Kylie (Scott) Bartman, daughter Brenda Bullick (Alden Schlosser), grandson Michael (Crystal) Twa, granddaughter Michelle (Rod) Ball, grandson Tyler Bullick (Michelle), son Rob (Laurie), grandson Dylan (Sue) Bullick, granddaughter Robin (Derek) Cole, daughter Wendy (Gerben) de Graad, granddaughter Carolyn (Ryan) Petkovich, grandson Casey Donkervoort, granddaughter Theah Donkervoort, son Riun (Stuart) Ashlie, son Bradley (Jody) Bullick, granddaughters Sheila Bullick and Meisha Bullick, daughter Sandra Cairns, grandson Tanner (Chelsea) Cairns, granddaughter Ruby (Tyler) Rae, grandson Harley Cairns, grandson Virgil Cairns, grandson Clayton Cairns, granddaughter Maria Cairns, grandson Issac Cairns and son Trevor (Rhonda) Bullick, grandson Reed Chasse, granddaughter Sienna Bullick, grandson Karson Bullick, grandson Dreighton Lischewski as well as 21 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Thelma is predeceased by her brother Bill of Coronation, Harold of Burnaby, BC, Doug of Cranbrook, BC, her father Arthur Howg, her mother Inez Thomas and grandson Tyson Bullick. A celebration of life was be held at the Trinity United
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line for this affront to democracy, don’t fool yourselves. She made this ECA Review Journalist move with a whole cast of high-powPreston Manning lost his way. He’s ered and respected Conservatives not the only one and he won’t be the counselling and encouraging her to do just that. last one. We all do, or would, when You see the federal conservatives we spend too much time with the upper echelons of power rather than had a problem once Jim Prentice with the grassroots. If you go back to was elected. Stephen Harper and the majority of Conservative MPs Ralph Klein’s, Jean Chretien’s and Stephen Harper’s first term in office wanted to support him and his party but were still loyal to Danielle Smith versus their third terms, they are whom they had supported for more unrecognizable--in policy, in democratic principles, in respecting their than a decade. The solution was simple, join the grassroots. right. Manning, Harper and Prentice were so out of touch with the grassroots that they didn’t even think She [danielle Smith] about joining the right through a democratic process. made this move with a In fact, they took rural Albertan’s support so for granted that the minwhole cast of highistry Danielle Smith had been promised was none other than the powered and respected Ministry of Agriculture—so she Conservatives counselling could continue to represent her loyal faithful! and encouraging her to This defection by Smith is a good lesson for all of us. Just because you do just that. are a backbencher or a member of a political party doesn’t mean your government or your party is superior in any way to those in When people are in power too Opposition. long, they actually believe they are There may be policy differences the smartest guy in the room and that they have all the right answers. that determine your voting preference, but if you ever believe one And because power is so addicting, their backbenchers, party members political party is more moral or ethand constituents allow these leaders ical or Christian than the next, you could be part of the problem. to become more and more A political party is only as good as narcissistic. Elected leaders start to rationalize the people in it and elected people change over time. It’s a sad commenand justify flaunting party princitary, but politicians are the least ples, beliefs and ethics. They are respected profession in Canada. I hooked on the big salary, pensions, would argue it’s because politics is overseas trips, chauffeur-driven cars, benefits, big expense accounts, one profession where people enter with good convictions and morals, power and fame. but usually end up corrupted by the They easily fall into the trap of demonizing all opposition members aura of power. If Preston Manning, the honoured and see no problem breaking their and respected grandfather of own moral codes. Lying, flaunting Conservatism, could do what he did party principles, breaking the law to his loyal and faithful followers (robocalls, illegal campaign contrithese past six months, then anyone butions) and using tax dollars to of us are vulnerable. His apology advertise party policy platforms may be welcome by some, but it’s become the means that justify the more about salvaging his future ends--getting re-elected. income and reputation than anyAs much as we are placing Danielle Smith directly on the firing thing else.
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Library and museum receive Stettler Town support Debra Johnston
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Stettler Library and Stettler Museum will both receive budget support from the Town of Stettler for 2015 following Stettler Town council meeting Dec. 16. Library manager Mary Zazelenchuk presented council with the 2015 library budget. Council approved a motion to support the library in the amount of $219,056. Zazelenchuk laid out some of the new services available to patrons following extensive renovations to the library this past year. The library now has expanded e-services thanks to Parkland Regional Library’s access to 3M Cloud library e-book platform and Hoopla, a streaming audio/video service available to libraries. Digital content is now available to patrons 24/7 on any mobile device or computer with a downloaded app using their library card. Council approved a $28,000 contribution to Stettler Museum’s 2015 budget. Some of the 2014 projects completed at the museum included exterior painting, redeveloping the west end of the main museum building to be used for events, a number of successful fund raisers, and a new venture called ‘Light the Night’ Christmas light display at the museum grounds running for the month of December Fridays and Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant board chair Bob Anderson, County of Stettler Coun. Dave Grover and other board members from the Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant presented council with a request to reinstate the 46 Street truck route that services the plant. The seed cleaning plant has been operating continuously since 1958 and 46 Street has been the traditional truck route to access the plant. The town conducted a review of the traffic patterns and usage of 46 Street and determined that many large trucks were misusing the truck route to shortcut onto 49 Avenue from 46 Street to get to the industrial subdivision. The review also determined that trucks were frequently not yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks. The decision was made to close 46 Street to truck traffic. According to Dave Grover, trucks are having difficulties navigating sharp corners and extended distances of other truck routes. Trucks are larger today, he explained, and find navigating through the town too cumbersome. Bob Anderson explained that instead of coming into Stettler to do business, trucks are opting to bypass the town altogether in favour of other seed cleaning plants with easier access in other communities. Anderson argued that the economic loss to the town due to trucks bypassing the plant is substantial, saying that if the
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County roads to get attention in 2015 Debra Johnston
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Kneehill County has completed a road study of the county as well as a review of road maintenance programs and procedures, according to CAO Al Hoggan in his report to council at the Dec. 16 council meeting. According to Hoggan’s report, the 2015 budget includes ‘a significantly enhanced road maintenance program’, which includes two new grader divisions bringing the total to 10. The additional divisions will decrease the total area each grader must maintain and allow for increased grading per division and faster response times to issues. Hoggan’s report encouraged council to consider the more aggressive road program. Council passed both the 2015 operating and capital budgets at the meeting. Kneehill County’s Director of Finance Mike Morton presented council with a request that council form a sale of properties policy in order to deal with properties acquired under tax recovery, or those properties in tax arrears. Currently, the county has no procedure in place on how to deal with properties that fail to sell through a public auction tax sale. “We don’t have a current methodology to get rid of that property,” explained CAO Hoggan. The policy will cover tax recovery properties as well as other properties the County wishes to sell such as spent gravel pits. Morton will bring a list of the properties to council in the new year for consideration.
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Council will sponsor the 2015 Alberta Firefighters Provincial Curling Championship with a $500 donation to the Olds Firefighters Association. Olds will be hosting the championship Jan. 28 to 31, 2015. The provincial winner represents Alberta at the Canadian Firefighter’s Curling Championship in Quebec Mar. 19 to 29, 2015. The bill for manifold and boiler repairs to the Torrington Arena will be picked up by Kneehill County. Council approved a funding request for $8792.10 to relieve the strain on the arena’s operating budget due to the unexpected repairs. Torrington arena has been host to additional activities since the Three Hills arena has been closed for repairs. The arena will reopen in Jan. 2015.
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Violin performance in Hughenden Public School Christmas concert by Susan Campbell The Hughenden Public school (HPS) gym was full Thursday evening Dec. 18 for the annual elementary Christmas concert. This year is was the “North Pole Exposure”. It was a lively performance with lots of upbeat, toe-tapping music. We all thoroughly enjoyed the violin performance of Away in a Manger by Maja Congdon, Maddie Long and Mackenzie Ford. The talent that these young girls are developing is admirable. All in attendance got to enjoy the sweets provided by HPS staff. Science 9 students enjoyed themselves immensely when they hosted their Christmas Chemistry lesson with the Grade 5’s. Students interacted very well while developing their knowledge further. Students in Grade 9 demonstrated excellent leadership skills as they hosted their various experiments during the round robin activity. School grades were paired up and challenged in the annual Castles for a Cause activity to bring in as many food bank items as they could, and then design a structure that they were given 40 minutes to build. The Grade 12/7/4 classes won with their design of Santa coming out of the chimney. Most points for food items was won by the Grade 11/8 classes. Pastor Eleanor Ness, on behalf of the
CHEERS! Three cheers for you, our friends and neighbors, for your generous support this past year! Here’s hoping 2015 is going to be a very good year for you! Happy New Year!
local Food Bank, thanked the school for their continued generosity. In her thank you she stated that “There is a need in our communities for the food provided by our food bank and it makes a real difference to the people who receive the hampers,” said Pastor Eleanor Ness, on behalf of the local Food Bank. “Over the years that I have been a pastor in this area, I have found that there is a genuine spirit of caring for our neighbours here.” Accolades go out to physical education teacher, Ryan Duffett, for his work in organizing intramurals for all students at noon hours. Students enjoy the activities and it promotes their physical health. There are draws that students can enter for participating. In January the school will be hosting a first aid course for students, as well as an H2S course. The latter course is not full, so if there is anyone in the community who would like to take the course locally, please contact me at the school. Once students return from Christmas break, the drive will be on to finish off
Whether you view the New Year as a beginning or an end, we want you to know that we loved serving you every day in-between! Thanks, friends!
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On Tuesday, December 23, Coronation RCMP responded to a complaint of a bomb threat at the Value Drug Mart in Coronation. A suspect had contacted the store demanding a large quantity of money in the form of Visa gift cards. Police evacuated everyone inside the store and adjoining properties as a precaution. The threat was quickly determined to be a hoax and people were soon permitted to re-enter the property. Police across Alberta and North America have responded to a number of
similar false bomb threats in recent months intended to extort money from a variety of businesses. None of these recent threats have been substantiated, however the public is advised to contact police immediately if similar threats are received in the future so that precautionary safety measures can be taken. Anyone with information regarding these crimes is asked to contact Coronation RCMP at 403-578-3666 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) to remain anonymous.
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Anxiety over declining oil prices by Jeffrey Jones, previously published in The Globe and Mail Alberta’s oil patch and government are watching nervously as the slump in world oil markets threatens the province’s economic boom. The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, a grade used as a benchmark in pricing, fell slightly to $81.78 (U.S) a barrel on Wednesday, extending a recent rout that has taken it down 10 per cent this month alone. Oil prices have tumbled as the demand for crude in major economies has fallen and producing countries have stared each other down, refusing to cut output for fear of losing market share. For Alberta, the oil plunge is rekindling bitter memories. In the financial crisis of late 2008 and early 2009, skidding oil prices and a credit crunch forced the Canadian industry to cancel or shelve as much as $90-billion (Canadian) worth of energy expansion plans, many in the oil sands. At the time, WTI sank below $40 (U.S.) a barrel. Suddenly, some high-cost projects in Alberta are again at risk, and sustained weak pricing could hamper the industry’s current forecast for oil sands output to double over the next decade. Any cutbacks will reverberate through the Alberta economy, which has driven economic growth in Canada in recent years. Energy prices weigh “extremely heavily” on the whole Alberta economy, said Douglas Porter, chief economist at BMO Capital Markets. “Now that we’ve seen oil prices correct so heavily, there is a risk that the damage spreads far beyond just the energy sector,” he said. A recent study by BMO Nesbitt Burns pegged the average cost of developing an oil-sands mine and operating it profitably at about $90 per barrel, well above the current price of crude. For example, the study said, costs at CNOOC Ltd.’s Long Lake project are well over $100 a barrel, and costs for the Suncor Energy Inc.-Total SA Fort Hills development, now under construction, are above $90. Investors have already driven down the share prices of oil producers amid growing fears that profit margins will be squeezed and plans delayed or cancelled. However, many well-established oil
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projects remain profitable at current or lower prices. The core operations of Suncor and Syncrude Canada Ltd. have costs of less than $50 a barrel. Some steam-driven oil sands projects, such as MEG Energy Corp.’s Christina Lake development and Imperial Oil Ltd.’s Cold Lake venture, have costs under $65, according to the study, giving them breathing room. Other factors are also working in favour of the energy sector now compared with the financial crisis. Credit remains available, the falling Canadian dollar is cushioning the blow of weaker oil prices, and demand for Alberta’s domestic heavy crude remains strong. Still, some fear the shaky crude market will erode investor and consumer confidence, and hinder job growth and the real estate market in the province of four million people. The Progressive Conservative government, under new Premier Jim Prentice, is watching the situation closely, but points out that the province is in a good position to weather the current downturn because its budget assumptions early in the year underestimated oil prices. As recently as August, the government said its operational surplus was on track to hit $3.2-billion (Canadian), up more than half a billion from the March prediction. The oil rout has been cited as pushing the Canadian dollar to five-year lows. The loonie fetched 88.87 U.S. cents late on Wednesday. As a major exporter, the oil patch benefits from a weaker domestic currency because oil is priced in U.S. dollars. As a result, these companies take in the stronger U.S. dollars from sales and spend Canadian dollars on operations. In Alberta’s current budget, every 1 per cent change in the heavy oil discount translates into $274-million in government revenue, Dr. Beecroft said. “As the differential gets narrower, that’s additional revenue,” she said.
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LAND USE ORDER AMENDMENT DATE: January 13, 2015 TIME:10:00 A.M. PLACE: Special Areas Office, Consort PURPOSE: The Minister of Municipal Affairs proposes a land use order amendment as follows. To consider an application to amend Land Use Order M.O # L: 192/13 By re-designating proposed subdivision Lot 1, Block 1 within SE ¼ Sec 22-35-09 W4M from “A” – Agricultral District to “RSH” – Rural Small Holdings District as shown on plan below:
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The time limit of oral presentations is subject to the direction of the Chairman.
This notice is given pursuant to the Municipal Government Act. 1st Publication: Thursday, December 25, 2014 REPRESENTATION: Oral or written comments and suggestions are invited and should be addressed to the point of the proposed Land Use Order amendment. They may be made by any person or group of persons or a person acting on behalf, who claims to be affected by the proposed Land Use Order amendments, and from any
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other persons whom, at the meeting, the Special Areas Board wishes to hear. Written submissions may be made by the persons listed above, and must be received at the Special Areas Office in Consort by 4:00 P.M. on Friday January 9, 2015. Oral presentations may be made at the hearing by the persons above, whether or not they have made a written presentation.
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#1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park County of Paintearth, AB Bylaw 634-14 to amend the Land Use Bylaw 593-09 has been given first reading by Council, and in accordance with the Municipal Government Act Section 606, shall cause to be held a PUBLIC HEARING at the noted time below for the purpose of general updates and amendments to the LUB: 10:00 AM Schedule A - Regulations for Telecommunication Towers, Landfill Developments, general updates and other amendments The proposed bylaw amendments are available for viewing on the County website at www.countypaintearth.ca or at the County Office, #1 Crowfoot Crossing Industrial Park at Hwy#12 and Twp Rd 374 during office hours of 8:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Anyone who may be affected or claim to be affected by the above proposed amendments may make an oral or written presentation at the above noted hearing, or submit a written presentation to the County of Paintearth, Box 509, Castor, AB T0C 0X0 or by fax 403-882-3560 no later than 4:30 pm on Friday January 9, 2015. Only those written submissions received by deadline will be circulated at the hearing. Dated: December 17, 2014 Todd Pawsey, Development Officer
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PCL Energy - Now hiring Journeyperson Structural Ironworkers, Pipefitters & B Pressure Welders (+$44/hour) for an industrial project in Northern Alberta. Camp provided; travel paid to those who qualify. Benefits, pension plan and RRSPs offered. Apply with resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax 1-888-398-0725. LOGGING contractor with mechanical equipment needed to harvest app. 20,000m3 or more of softwood & possibly some hardwood. Stump to dump contract. 204-689-2261; pokrant@mts.net. Wabowden, MB.
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Are you interested in pursuing an exciting career with Petrofield Industries at our Tornado Hydovac Trucks manufacturing production facility? We are centrally located in the family friendly community of Stettler, Alberta.
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No experience is necessary as on the job training will be provided, though retail, customer service, forklift operation, and agrichemical experience is an asset. To apply please fax you resumes to 403-854-2825, email them to dale@hannabuildingsupplies.net, or apply in person at Fox Lake Agro Services Ltd. 407-4th Ave East, Hanna, AB.
Andrukow Group Solutions Inc. has openings for motivated sales staff seeking a long term sales career within central Alberta. These positions are full time and need to be filled immediately. Additional sales and agronomic training will be provided to the successful applicants.
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Fox Lake Agro Services Ltd. is an expanding business which services Hanna and area with competitive pricing on seed, agrichemical and crop consulting services.
We are looking for motivated people to join our team. This is a customer service orientated company. Duties include but are not limited to: sales, inventory management, delivering product, loading/unloading product, and product consulting. We are looking for people who have good communication skills, good time management, can work in a fast paced environment, and above all have good customer service skills. Successful candidates should hold a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 50lbs.
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Cando Rail Services is currently seeking Labourers and Loader Operators to work with our abandonments group on a 200km stretch through Alberta. The work will be carried out from Oyen to Drumheller beginning January 2015. Bring your resume to one of the listed locations for an interview and start a new career today! Tuesday, January 6 – 9am to 4:30pm Hanna Works Centre - 401 Centre Street Wednesday, January 7 – 9am to 4:30pm Drumheller Works Centre - 180 Riverside Drive, 2nd Floor Thursday, January 8 – 9am to 4:30pm Oyen Senior Recreation Centre – 219 2nd St West
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First reading paving way for Joffre development Lisa Joy
Review Reporter A proposed 18-hole golf course, 521 homes and mini-village with year round shopping near Joffre passed its first hurdle after Lacombe County council gave first reading to a bylaw paving the way for the development. Deer River Properties is eyeing the development on 938 acres 10 kilometres south of Joffre and overlooking the Red Deer River. There will be 226 lots that are
.3 acres in size, 241 lots that will range from .75 to 1 acre large, and 54 lots from 1.5 to 2 acres big. The first of 11 phases of the project will be the golf course and 50 highend lots. The land is near the Joffre Bridge to Haynes and falls within the county’s Highway 11 Area Structure Plan. Ryan Vold, who helped plan the Wolf Creek Golf Resort near Ponoka, is acting as a consultant for Deer River Properties and the Canadian Conference of Mennonite Brethren out of Winnipeg.
Stettler Museum hosted a “light the night”, a drive through light exhibition at the Stettler Museum grounds throughout the month of December on Friday and Saturday evenings. this was the first year for the exhibition. ECA Review/ D.Johnston
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A Castor area man, accused of killing his parents and sister, has representation again after firing his lawyers in November. Jason Gordon Klaus, 39, charged with three counts of first-degree murder and arson, appeared in Red Deer court Dec. 15 via closed-caption TV (CCTV) from the Red Deer Remand Centre. His co-accused Joshua Gregory Frank appeared alongside him. Allan Fay, a criminal defence lawyer out of Calgary, appeared on behalf of Klaus as well as an agent for Frank. Klaus and Frank stood side by side during their CCTV appearance. Klaus seemed dazed and mostly hung his head low and stared downwards, looking up only once. Frank, appearing more alert, looked straight ahead and occasionally glanced at Klaus. Klaus and Frank were expected to enter
pleas and elect how they would like to be tried but Fay told the court he needs time because he had not received disclosure yet from the Crown nor had he spoken with Klaus yet. Judge Mitchell granted defence the time saying the charges against the pair were serious. Klaus and Frank were arrested Aug. 15 and charged with the Dec. 8, 2013 murders of Gordon Klaus, 61, and his wife Sandra, 62, and their adult daughter Monica Klaus, 40. The Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office identified the remains of Gordon and his daughter Monica from the burned out farmhouse. Sandra’s remains were never found but police believe she was in the home at the time of the fire. Fay told Klaus to expect a visit from him that day at the remand centre to discuss the matter. Klaus replied, “OK, thank you.” Klaus and Frank are set to reappear in Red Deer court Jan. 20.
Although Lacombe County councillors unanimously support the project, some expressed concern that an open house on Oct. 21 didn’t meet residents’ expectations. Residents had hoped there would be a formal presentation. The open house was informal where those attending could walk around to display boards. About 50 people attended and nine comment sheets were submitted as well as two letters after the open house. Coun. Ken Wigmore said he would like to see a second open house before council gives first reading to the bylaw to rezone the land from agricultural to residential, country residential estate and recreational. “You may save yourself an appeal,” Coun. Wigmore told Vold at Lacombe County’s Dec. 11 regular meeting. Coun. Rod McDermand, who represents the Deer River area, said he didn’t see the merit of a second open house. “For the magnitude of this (project) I didn’t see a lot of concern.” Coun. Brenda Knight said she didn’t hear people say they wanted a second open house but rather that they had expected a formal presentation. She suggested the developers to contact those with concerns and have a cup of coffee with them. Vold agreed. A public hearing is set for Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Lacombe County council chambers. Second reading of the bylaw would follow the meeting.
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