MAY 01, 2019
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Council Highlights
Two Hills Trade Show
County of Two Hills April 24, 2019, Council Meeting Nina Prkusic Executive Assistant – County of Two Hills No. 21 2018 Audited Financial Statement – County Council approved the 2018 Audited Financial Statement following a presentation by Sheryl Cymbaliuk of Synergy Charted Accountants. Approved statements are available at the County Office or can be viewed on the County website at www.thcounty.ab.ca. Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw – County Council approved that Administration draft an Aggregate Payment Levy Bylaw. Public Auction – County Council approved that the County of Two Hills will hold a Public Auction in the Fall of 2019 (date to be determined). County Van – Effective April 24, 2019, the County Van will no longer be available for use by nonprofit organizations as per liability concerns. Campground Fees – The Campground Fees for Jackfish Lake, Sandy Lake, and Willingdon Campground were approved as amended and presented effective April 24, 2019. Willingdon Fire Department – County Council approved the donation of an antique fire cart from the Hamlet of Willingdon Fire Department to Haying in the 30s.
Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser
On April 27, the annual Two Hills Agri-Day and Trade Show filled three separate buildings with presenters, guests, concessions, presentations, and children’s activities. Though seeing a decline in presenters/vendors from the year before, guests roamed through the aisles of tables throughout the whole day. Many non-profits, charity organizations, and environmental alliances shared their information at booths, drawing more guests with free giveaway draws and handouts with information. Among them, the Vermilion River Watershed Alliance and Alberta Invasive Species Council attended to share how they work with farmers, producers, and landowners to safeguard the land. Upstairs in the UFA room at the Two Hills Multi-
Plex, guests enjoyed free presentations throughout the day. Thiel’s Greenhouses from Bruderheim offered their new and unique plant selections, as well as the latest biocontrol methods, such as using “good bugs,” to eliminate the bad ones in plants. Noel St. Jean replaced Toso Bozic as educational presenter on Shelterbelts, Trees, and Shrubs, and taught guests how they might use trees to reduce crop erosion, snow drifts, and dust. From the Gateway Research Association, Amber Kenyon presented information on the Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program that they offer. At the end of the day, a 50/50 draw with half of the funds going towards Two Hills Agricultural Society operations and events, as well as draws for all the vendoor prizes, closed off the event until next year.
TUNE BACK INTO the honks of geese flying south the laughter of grandbabies the transforming voices of theatre the bustle of the farmers’ market
life. Some things don’t have to be lost forever.
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