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News Advertiser
OCTOBER 16, 2019
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Fire Claims Multiple Structures in Vegreville Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser On Tuesday, October 8th, a fire that started in a pop-up garage shelter quickly spread to result in the losses of two structures and the vehicles inside of them. Vegreville Fire Chief Phil Rowe reports that after an initial investigation, it became clear that the fire was
started in the truck inside the first shelter. “It appears that the vehicle was plugged in, so we’re leaning towards the cause being the block,” Rowe said. He further advised that especially at this time of year after they’ve been out of use for the summer, people should check their extension cords to ensure that they are in good condition. Cheap or frayed extension cords, he explained, are a recipe for disaster. On-scene at the fire, fire crews were inhibited by a large crowd of people and vehicles who had gathered to watch the flames. With the next nearest hydrant close to one block away and both entrances to the alley blocked, responders had to work around the crowds and come up with an alternate solution to put out the flames, which were already engulfing the garage when they arrived. They also saw a
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delay while waiting for power to be cut off from lines that were hanging low above the fire. “We know that fire is interesting,” said Chief Rowe. “We do ask that you stay away. In this instance, we needed
an alleyway that was blocked from both sides and the property owners suffered losses that could have been avoided if we had been able to do our job uninhibited.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - CONTINUED from PAGE 4 As we understand it, if both the fire crew and ATCO would have been able to get to the property sooner, the garage, the car, and items inside could have been saved. What if it would have been the house on fire and people needed medical attention or help to escape the flames? What if it had been YOUR house or garage and you lost valuable property due to people impeding the first responders who needed access? The desire to witness events that
are devastating to others should NEVER be at the expense of impeding the efforts of those trained to respond to them. Michelle, Shannon and Shaun Haubrick and family ------------Thank you for your letter. Your words hopefully hit home with our readers. In today’s world of social media, all too often the “Internet paparazzi” feel they have a right to go where they want. As professional news media, we work with
first responders to do our best to cover new so that we may inform the public while not interfering with the much more important work that they do. Maybe it is time to charge people who do not respect the importance of the work our first responders do and create situations where the risk to life and property is increased. We all wish you the best in recovering from this loss. -AB
COUNTY OF TWO HILLS NO. 21 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO REVISED LAND USE BYLAW NO. 2-2018 TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A., 2000, as amended, the Council of the County of Two Hills proposes to consider Bylaw 10 2019, that amends the Revised Land Use Bylaw 2 2018. Bylaw 10 2019 deletes ‘cemeteries’ from the list of Discretionary Uses in the Urban General District.
ATTENTION LANDOWNERS!
You’re invited to attend a public open house regarding the County of Minburn West Industrial Park Area Structure Plan (ASP), a land use planning document prepared for the lands shown inside the red dashed line in the map below. Come out and learn the highlights of this plan that gives direction to future subdivision and development in the area.
When: October 29, 2019 Where: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39, Vegreville Time: Anytime between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm
Copies of proposed Bylaw 10 2019 may be reviewed and inspected on the County of Two Hills website. The proposed Bylaw may also be reviewed and inspected and/or purchased for a nominal fee by the public at the County Office in Two Hills (4818 – 50 Avenue) during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hearing will be held at 10:15 p.m. on October 23, 2019, in the Council Chambers of the County, located at 4818 50 Avenue, Town of Two Hills. Submissions may be made by any person(s) who claim(s) to be affected by the proposed bylaw or from any other person whom Council agrees to hear. Any written submissions that are mailed or delivered to the County of Two Hills, must be received no later than October 18, 2019 (4:30 p.m.), to be included in the agenda package and should be clearly marked ‘Bylaw 10 2019’. Oral or written submissions may be made at the Public Hearing without prior notification to the County of Two Hills. Submissions will become part of the public record and, as such, will be subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For further information in respect to this bylaw or to make representation regarding the bylaw please contact: Sally Dary, Chief Administrative Officer County of Two Hills No. 21 Box 490, Two Hills, AB T0B 4K0 PHONE: 780.657.3358 EMAIL: sdary@thcounty.ab.ca
NOTICE COUNTY OF MINBURN NO. 27 PROPERTY TAX DUE DATE AND PENALTIES Ratepayers are reminded that property taxes must be paid in full by October 31st, 2019. Any outstanding amounts not paid by this date will be assessed a penalty of 12% on November 1, 2019. Ratepayers are reminded that an additional penalty of 5% will be charged on February 1, 2020 on all taxes remaining unpaid after January 31, 2020. The open house is a come and go event with no formal presentation. For more information contact Davin Gegolick, Planning & Development Officer at 780-632-2082, or at dgegolick@minburncounty.ab.ca
Accepted methods of payment are online via internet banking or credit card, by mail, or in person at our Administration Office at 4909-50 Street, Vegreville, Alberta.
