september 2, 2020
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Municipalities Receive Funding Under the Stimulus Program Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The Town of Vegreville is one of 46 towns and villages to be awarded funding under the Alberta Government’s Municipal Stimulus Program, (MSP). As to what project or projects to allocate funding towards, some preliminary ideas were put on the table for discussion during council’s Aug. 18 legislative committee meeting, Altogether, the town will be receiving a cheque for $678,505 from the Province. The program is not tied into any federal government funding, but municipalities must commit their funding allocation to a project or projects by Oct. 1, 2020, or risk losing access to their allocation. Municipalities must also spend all allocated funding on the accepted project(s) by December 31, 2020. As to whether the funds could be combined with any other grant funds the town may have received, is something the town’s administration will be looking into, and if there are any costshare restrictions. The ideas ranged from replacing the ice plant at the curling rink, making upgrades to the museum and developing a campground at that site, paving the pysanka roadway, overlay on 50 Street, and improving walking trails and parks in the community. Coun. Taneen Rudyk liked the idea of improving walking trails, parks, and improving common areas. She did ask, “What can we achieve in the time frame would be challenging.” Town Manager Cliff Craig said it is a sizable amount of
Healthy Advice for One and All Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The message on the Coyote Country sign in the Village of Chipman is a reminder to one and all who live in the community and travel by the sign which is located along Highway 15. (Michelle Pinon/Photo
This sign serves as a reminder to Chipman residents and motorists on Highway 15. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
money and the town would need to have its application submitted by Oct. 1. Coun. Jerrold Lemko remarked, “The money needs to be used for the greater good of the community.” He wondered if there would be an opportunity to partner with the Rotary Club to develop a skateboard park in the community.
Coun. Dave Berry said his number one pick would be improvements to the walking trails. Mayor Tim MacPhee said he would have to shut down their lobbying efforts for now and have another conversation about it later.
Pat Dehid For the News Advertiser Most common woman’s shoe size 7 ½.
