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News Advertiser
may 27, 2020
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CALS Committed to Quality Programming Community Association for Lasting Success Submitted During this time of change and as we continue to transition to a “new normal”, the Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) would like to reach out to all of our families and partners. This is a unique, unprecedented time, and one that we have never experienced in
the 23 years that we have been providing programs and services to families in Vegreville and surrounding communities. CALS will continue to adapt to our changing environment and will continue to provide programs and services to meet the individual needs of children and families in our community. We are committed to offering individualized, strengths-based educational
programming with the understanding that the quality of parent-child interactions is the foundation of healthy child development. CALS will continue to focus on designing programs that support children’s educational development and emotional well-being while at the same time, increasing caregivers’ foundational skills and access to social supports in the spirit of life-long learning. In collaboration with community partners, CALS will continue to provide: • Inclusive, play-based early learning programs for children ages 3-5 during the school year (Head Start) and summer (Little Explorers); • Community-based programming that promotes literacy development and social interaction skills for children and youth in addition to capacity-building and social supports for caregivers (Family Literacy, LANE);
• Intergenerational programming that promotes the well-being of children, caregivers and seniors in care (Family Literacy); • School-based youth programming that works with schools to identify children who might benefit from mentoring relationships that foster well-being and resiliency through a Growth Mindset framework (LANE) and • School-based, healthy mid-morning refueling, the Breakfast Club, to increase children’s ability to focus and be ready to learn. As we continue to move forward, please check our Facebook page for program information and online opportunities. Head Start registrations are now being accepted for the 2020/2021 school year. Please stay safe and strong Vegreville!
Ukraina Park in Mundare Remains Closed
REMINDER The Town of Vegreville issued the 2020 combined assessment and property tax notices to ratepayers on May 11, 2020. In light of COVID-19, Town Council has made every effort to ensure residents receive support from their local government during tax season by making adjustments to the Town’s typical processes. Property Tax Payments are due by June 30, 2020. If you have not yet received your combined assessment and property tax notice, please contact the Town of Vegreville or email Taxation Clerk at 780-632-2606 propertytaxes@vegreville.com. The following payment options are available: 1. Sign-up for The Town of Vegreville pre-authorized withdrawal program, or Tax Installment Payment Program (TIPP). TIPP is a monthly tax installment payment plan by which taxpayers may make a consecutive monthly payment for taxes rather than a single annual payment. For information on how to register, visit www.vegreville.com/town-services/finances-taxes/tipp 2. Pay online or by phone through your bank. 3. Pay in person at most banks and financial institutions. 4. Mail your cheque payable to the Town of Vegreville at The Town of Vegreville, PO Box 640, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1R7 5. Submit your payment anytime through the mail drop-off box located at the Town Office. 6. Pay at the Town Office between 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. Please note – we have measures in place to adhere to distancing protocols and hours/operations are subject to change. Town of Vegreville Administration Office 4829 50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta, T9C 1R7
Ukraina Park in Mundare remains closed, and will remain so, unless the Province lifts restrictions around ball tournaments.
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Even though the Province has allowed campgrounds to re-open, Ukraina Park in Mundare remains closed. Colin Zyla, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Mundare, said he is trying to obtain information from the provincial government as to whether they will be allowed to host ball tournaments this summer. “It was decided to close the park for the summer for financial reasons. The majority of our revenue at the park is from ball tournaments. It did not make sense to continue to operate the park if
provincial regulations meant a majority of our revenue could not be achieved. If the rules change, we will look at opening the park again if it is possible.” On average, the town hosts five ball tournaments per year. “We would lose about $20,000, however, any revenue we receive helps to cover the cost of operations. The cost to operate the facility is about $60,000 which is offset by revenue.” Zyla said he believes the ball tournaments have a positive effect on the local economy, but could not give an actual amount as to what that would equate to in dollars and cents.
NOTICE COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 TAXPAYERS PREPARATION OF COMBINED ASSESSMENT/TAX NOTICES As per the Municipal Government Act, notice is hereby given that the 2020 combined Assessment and Property Tax Notices were mailed to County ratepayers on May 21st, 2020. All assessed persons are deemed to have received their combined Assessment/ Tax Notice as a result of this publication. Payments in full are due by October 31st, 2020. Any person wishing to make an assessment complaint must do so by July 28th, 2020. If you do not receive your Assessment/Property Tax Notice or have a change of address, please contact the Administration Office at 780-632-2082 or info@minburncounty.ab.ca. County of Minburn • 4909-50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta
