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Town news Coalhurst, Alberta April 10, 2012 50¢

April 15-21 National Volunteer Week 17 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 21 Volunteer Showcase (pg 5) 23 Committee of the Whole Meeting 7:00 p.m.** May 1 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 8 Committee of the Whole

Meeting 7:00 p.m.** 13 Mother’s Day The bookmobile will be in Town every 2 weeks.

** Subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta, Section 22(2)(a) and Section 38(z), information submitted to Town Council, including personal information, such as name, address and phone number of the writer may be disclosed to the public and the media at the public Council or Committee meeting. 55 Plus Society Page 2 Indoor Walking Page 3 Spring Clean Up Page 4 Miners Days Spring Sale Page 6 Community Events Calendar Page 7/8 Parent Link Centre FCSS Page 9/10 Council Minutes 1 CES Feature Story Page 14 CES News Page 15 CHS News Page 16 Youth Drop In Centre Page 16 Coalhurst BMX News Page 18 Classified Ads Page 19 Legion News Page 20 Check Classified Ads for Job Opportunities

The Town News is published monthly By the Town of Coalhurst 100-51 Avenue, Box 456

Coalhurst, Alberta TOL OVO Telephone: (403) 381-3033

Fax: (403) 381-2924 e-mail: [email protected]

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Watch the monthly Town News and/or check the Town web site www.coalhurst.ca for updates

COUNTDOWN TO COALHURST

CENTENNIAL 2013

Volunteers and Committee members needed!

If you are interested in telling us your stories, please contact Darlene Hubber [email protected] or Emma Lenz [email protected] by e-mail or by leaving a phone message with your name and the era you’d like to share about - Coalhurst Elementary School – 403-381-3330. Blog information: http://coalhurst2013.edublogs.org.

MUNICIPAL CENSUS Census Day – May 22, 2012 Once again, the Town of Coalhurst will be conducting a Municipal Census. Due to the rapid growth of the Town, it is necessary to keep up with the fast number change in population for the continued viability of the Town. Commencing May 22, 2012 Census Workers, hired by the Town of Coalhurst, will be knocking on all the doors in Town asking for information related to the number of people residing in each residence. Prior to starting their work, the Census Workers will take an Oath of Confidentiality and all information collected will be kept confidential and used only for the production of aggregated statistics. All responses will remain anonymous – names will

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not be associated with the questionnaire responses. Protection of privacy is guaranteed under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All Census Workers will be wearing official identification. The job of the Census Worker is very important. Your full cooperation and courtesy would be most appreciated. The information requested is essential for completing a successful census. No personal information will be collected as this is a numbers count only. You will only be asked one question - “What is the number of usual residents contained in this dwelling on May 22, 2012?

“The population counts for a community include all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants, and non-permanent residents whose usual place of residence is in that community, regardless of where they happen to be on Census Day. The counts also include all Canadian citizens, landed immigrants and non-permanent residents who are staying in the community (at the time of the census) and have no usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada.”

Usual Residents: • all persons who usually live in the dwelling,

even if they are temporarily away (such as on a business trip or at school), such as college/university students who have not established a permanent residence;

• any persons staying or visiting the dwelling who have no other usual home;

• unmarried persons who have a home elsewhere but stay in this dwelling most of the week while working;

• hotel residents and employees who have no permanent home elsewhere;

• any persons who usually live in the dwelling but are now in an institution (such as a hospital or correctional institution), if they have been there for less than six months (when enumerating an institution the reverse applies - these persons are not included);

• persons in the Armed Forces even if away on tour/rotation;

• infants born before or on the census date; • deceased persons who were alive on the

census date; and • Students are included as usual residents at

their permanent home (i.e. parents’ home) if

they have not established a permanent home elsewhere.

The information collected in a census allows the Town to increase the amount of grant funds available from the province and helps the Town, and related agencies and organizations, plan for the future. The census is being conducted under the authority of the Municipal Government Act. The Municipal Census taken by the Town in 2010 concluded with a population of 1953. The Census for this year is expected to be completed by June 30, 2012. For more information please contact the Town of Coalhurst Office at 381-3033.

Please see the advertisement for Census Workers in the classified section of this issue of the Town News.

WHAT’S UP WITH THE 55PLUS SOCIETY

On Wednesday February 29th, after a delicious steak supper at the Legion, the members moved downstairs to the club room to elect their executive for the next year. We are pleased to announce the following: President - John Coombes Vice President - Beth Barclay Secretary - Dianne Duncan Treasurer - Jan Conarroe Directors - George Bradbury, Al

Duncan and Susie Dyck We look forward to a fun and exciting year making a difference for ourselves and our community. We sponsor ongoing programs that anyone in the community is welcome to join in: Monday mornings – computer classes

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Tuesday and Thursday mornings – walking at the community center Wednesday mornings – exercise classes Friday mornings – drop in, coffee is on, cribbage games, computers, socializing Wednesday evening is our regular club night. We support and take part in the P.A.L. (Partnership Approach to Literacy) at the elementary school reading one on one with students who can benefit from a little extra help and encouragement. This month we are, once again, supporting the “Between Friends” program with Mrs. Purcell’s grade eight students from our high school. We meet on Tuesday afternoons for an hour and while talking, playing games and getting to know and appreciate each other we share stories about what life was like for us growing up. For more information please pick up a pamphlet at the town office.

Beth Barclay

INDOOR WALKING

Coalhurst Community Centre

Tuesday & Thursday Mornings @ 10:00 am Slow or Fast Walkers Come for exercise, fun and social Everyone Welcome!!

Further questions contact Kim at 403-

524-3731

MUFFIN MORNINGS

Last Wednesday of Each Month

Great information sessions! Coffee & Muffins!

Children Welcome! 8:30am-9:30am at CES

See the Town of Coalhurst Web Site www.coalhurst.ca (What’s New section) for upcoming topics

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TOWN OFFICE PAYMENT INFORMATION

All payments made at the Town Office must be made by cash, cheque or interact (debit). The Town of Coalhurst does not accept credit cards of any type.

Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

FOR BYLAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES CALL ALEX MCLEOD, BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, AT 403-915-4440 DURING WORK HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

For after hours/holiday emergency call: 403-634-1627

We want your information – not your name!


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YOU MUST HAVE YOUR SPRING CLEAN UP ITEMS OUT BY 8:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, MAY 23rd

ITEMS PLACED OUT AFTER THAT TIME WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

HOMEOWNER/RESIDENT. WE WILL NOT BE DOING FOLLOW-UP

COLLECTIONS PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE

INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE. ITEMS CAN BE PUT OUT UP TO ONE WEEK BEFORE COLLECTION AT RESIDENTS REGULAR GARBAGE PICKUP LOCATION.

WE WILL COLLECT

** Bagged yard waste

and household waste ** Furniture and appliances except

refrigerators, freezers and air conditioning units

** Tree roots and tree stump separated from branches

PLEASE ENSURE: -- Grass and leaves are bagged. Please do

NOT pile them loose in your alley. -- Material should be neatly stacked and

SEPARATE from your regular weekly garbage pick-up.

-- We will not enter private property to collect – alley line is private property line, curb for front pick-up.

-- Please be sure that objects you do not want disposed of are not in your alley or collection area.

Branch Chipping Please follow these

guidelines

… Do not include branches with roots, dirt, leaves, metal or other refuse.

… Pile branches so as not to obstruct pick up … Branches should be stacked in one direction

and piled as neatly as possible.

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS

(THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED)

NO construction or renovation material NO concrete, lumber, roofing shingles,

siding material NO dirt or piles of sod NO paint, solvents, oils, antifreeze NO car parts or car bodies NO refrigerators, freezers or air conditioner

units

ARE YOU

RENOVATING? Renovation, construction and landscaping waste will NOT be collected during Spring Clean Up 2011

Please…..Take it to the Lethbridge landfill (403-327-3288), or rent a garbage bin from a private hauler.

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VOLUNTEER SHOWCASE

COME SEE WHAT COALHURST HAS TO OFFER!

GROUPS

ASSOCIATIONS

ORGANIZATIONS

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING TO DO!

OR

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO JOIN!

SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2012

10AM-2PM

COALHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE

Free Refreshments

Door Prizes

FCSS Sponsored Children’s Activity Area

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NEED TO CLEAN THOSE CLOSETS!

CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT!

MINERS DAYS SPRING SALE

YARD, CRAFT, BAKE SALE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

MAY 5, 2012

COALHURST COMMUNITY CENTRE

9AM-3PM

TABLES $10.00 EACH

CALL HILDA @403-329-9158

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Community Events Calendar April 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 PPP @ Community Centre Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre

3 Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome!

4 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @ Community Centre

55+ Meets 7pm

5 Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome! Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm

6 Good Friday

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8 Happy

Easter!

9 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @

Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm


Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm

Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

13 Book Mobile 1pm-4:30 5pm-6pm

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Community Centre



55+ Meets 7pm


20 Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

21 Volunteer Showcase Community Centre

10am-2pm Come meet some of our local volunteers and see what great groups Coalhurst has available!

Refreshments, Door Prizes

22 23 PPP @ Community Centre

Provincial Election



55+ Meets 7pm


27 Book Mobile 1pm-4:30 5pm-6pm Coalhurst Youth Centre Open 7pm

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Community Centre

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Community Events Calendar May 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome! Coulee Kickers Soccer –Miners Park


55+ Meets 7pm Coulee Kickers Soccer –Miners Park

3Indoor Walking at Community Centre 10am. Everyone Welcome!

Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm Coulee Kickers Soccer –Miners Park

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5 Spring

Sale Yard,Bake, Craft

Sale Commuity Centre

9am – 3pm Great Stuff!


Community Centre Coulee Kickers Soccer –Miners Park





Sparks/Brownies/ Guides 6:30-8:00 pm Coulee Kickers Soccer –Miners Park


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27 28 Karate Club 6:30-8:30pm @






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www.bewfcss.ab.ca

April 2012 The Coalhurst Parent Link Centre

Located in the Coalhurst Elementary School 510 51st Avenue – Room 115 – Phone 403-320-1931

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Welcome to the

Coalhurst Parent Link

Centre

Parenting & Family Coach

Brenda Rathwell

Counsellors: Lisa Parkin and

Tanie Reid

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Stay and Play 9:30-11:30

No Program

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No Program

No Program

No Program

No Program

No Program

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Developmental Birthday Party

9-11am

Stay and Play

9:30-11:30

Stay and Play

9:30-11:30

Coalhurst Community

Days, Community

Hall 10-2pm

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Triple P Group Session #1

Muffin Morning 8:30-9:30

Stay and Play 9:30-11:30

Family Night

6-7:30pm

Stay and Play

9:30-11:30

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The true object of all human life is play. G.K. Chesterton

These programs are funded by provincial and municipal governments. There is NO CHARGE! www.bewfcss.ab.ca

http://www.parentlinkalberta.ca/

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These programs are funded by provincial and municipal governments. There is NO CHARGE! www.bewfcss.ab.ca

BEW FCSS Coalhurst Parent Link

Centre

Barons-Eureka-Warner Family & Community Support

Services (FCSS) assists individuals, families and

communities to reach their potential through

Counselling, Teen’s, Parenting’s,

Senior’s, Volunteer and Children’s Programs.

These programs are funded by provincial and municipal governments. There is NO

CHARGE!

BEW FCSS - COUNSELLING: (No Charge)

Lisa Parkin will be available to provide counselling services at no charge. Although Lisa specializes in marriage and relationship

counselling, she is also able to work with clients on a variety of other issues such as

family conflict, personal issues and play therapy with children. She is also able to

provide workshops and groups for the community if a particular need is expressed.

Please call Lisa at 403-320-1931. Tanie Reid will also be available to provide

counselling services at no charge. Although Tanie specializes in teen counselling, she is

also able to work with clients on a variety of other issues. Tanie is able to provide

workshops on building healthy relationships and Why Try to both teens and their

parents. Please call Tanie at the Coaldale Community Health 403-345-3000 to make an

appointment or e-mail her at [email protected]

STAY & PLAY:

Stay & Play is a valuable program for parents and

children (birth to 5 years old) to attend together. There is no charge and registration is not

required. Come drop in and see what we’re all about!

Songs, rhymes, stories, sand and water play, dress-ups and

housekeeping, blocks, science and creative art are all available

in a safe and inviting learning environment. Drop-in on:

Wednesdays: 9:30 – 11:30 am Fridays: 9:30 – 11:30 am

A Typical day at Stay & Play: Free Play – Snack – Circle Time –

Messy Play – Tidy Up Time – Time to Go

BIRTHDAY CHECK-UP PARTY:

for Children 5 years & under

If your child has a birthday in November, please come to our

Birthday Check-up Party. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire

about the growth and development of your child. The results of the check-up will be shared with you. You will receive fun activity ideas on how to

promote typical development. Please phone Brenda Rathwell to

register 403-320-1931

Triple P Group Dates: Tuesdays

April 24, May 1, 8, 15, and June 8

• Effective parenting strategies.

• How to promote your child’s development.

• How to manage common child behaviour problems.

• Principles to help you deal with almost any situation that might arise

Call to register: Brenda Rathwell

403-320-1931 Childcare is available, spaces

are limited

PARENT PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OF

SOUTHWESTERN ALBERTA:

Parent Preschool offers a free, stimulating education program for

your child(ren), as well as an informative and exciting speaker

program for parents or caregivers. Who: children 16 months – 5 years

and their parents/caregivers When: Mondays (9:00 – 11:30 am)

and (12:30 – 3:00 pm) Location: Coalhurst Community

Centre To register: call 403-320-3499 and leave a message.

http://www.bewfcss.ab.ca/


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These Council minutes are edited. For official minutes, please contact the Town office.

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING DELEGATIONS 1. SouthGrow Regional Initiative: Ms. Stocker met

with Council to provide a summary of accomplishments that SouthGrow Regional Initiative has achieved during the past year and to discuss projects and initiatives for upcoming years.

Ms. Stocker left the Council Chambers at 7:20 p.m. Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby agrees to support SouthGrow Regional Initiative for a three (3) year period, commencing in the year 2012, at a membership rate of $0.35 per capita per annum. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. CAO Report: Director of Operations Lewis presented a written report to Council.

i. Director of Operations • Underwater video inspection of the

water reservoir • Tri-axle trucks filling at the water truck

fill station • Alberta Environment inspection and

evaluation of the water distribution system

Director of Operations Lewis left the Council Chambers at 7:35 p.m. BUSINESS ARISING 1. Jim Hillyer, MP – Lethbridge Constituency:

correspondence hadbeen received from Jim Hillyer, MP – Lethbridge Constituency regarding nominations for eligible candidates for the Diamond Jubilee Medal.

2. Schollie Research & Consulting: “Draft” Strategic Economic Development Plan

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby approves the February 29, 2012 “Draft” Town of Coalhurst Strategic Economic Development Plan, as prepared by Schollie Research & Consulting, and sponsored

by SouthGrow Regional Initiative. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Committee Minutes:

a. Council to Council with County of Lethbridge: held February 28, 2012

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to submit a letter to the County of Lethbridge, along with a report from the Town’s engineer, MPE Engineering Ltd., requesting endorsement by the County of Lethbridge for the construction of the Town’s sewage pipeline in the Range Road 22-3 right of way. Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes Chief Administrative Officer Hauta to submit a letter to the County of Lethbridge requesting endorsement by the County of Lethbridge for the Town of Coalhurst’s annexation proposal 2011. Carried Unanimously

b. Committee of the Whole: held March 2, 2012

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby authorizes construction of the sewage pipeline to the City of Lethbridge, in conjunction with the construction of an alternate access road, in the right of way for the existing County of Lethbridge Meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

“THOUGHT FOR THE MONTH”

April hath put a spirit of youth in everything.

~William Shakespeare

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These Council minutes are edited. For official minutes, please contact the Town office.

MINUTES OF THE MARCH 20, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING DELEGATIONS 1. John Kolk: Mr. Kolk, Progressive Conservative

candidate for the Little Bow Constituency, met with Council to discuss issues of a provincial or municipal level.

Development Officer Jonathan Schmidt entered the Council Chambers at 7:06 p.m. Town Planner Diane Horvath entered the Council Chambers at 7:11 p.m. Duane Gilbert, owner of the Coalhurst Pub, and Raed Gharzeddine entered the Council Chambers at 7:21 p.m. Mr. Kolk left the Council Chambers at 7:23 p.m. 2. Duane Gilbert and Raed Gharzeddine: Mr.

Gilbert, owner of the Coalhurst Pub, and Mr. Gharzeddine met with Council to discuss the extension/renewal of an existing lease agreement for parking with the Town of Coalhurst.

Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Gharzeddine left the Council Chambers at 7:44 p.m. Constable Kary Moore, with the Lethbridge RCMP Detachment, entered the Council Chambers at 7:45 p.m. CITIZENS WITHOUT FORMAL NOTICE 1. Lethbridge RCMP: Constable Moore met with

Council to discuss any issues or concerns. • Dog shooting incident in Coalhurst

investigation ongoing • Traffic enforcement

Constable Moore left the Council Chambers at 7:50 p.m. Councillor Lagemaat moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 7:50 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss the lease/sale of Town property. Carried Unanimously Mr. Schmidt and Ms. Horvath left the Council Chambers at 8:13 p.m. Councillor Caldwell moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:15 p.m. Carried Unanimously Councillor Slingerland moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby enter into discussions with a business owner, Duane Gilbert, regarding an

agreement to purchase Town property. Carried Unanimously BUSINESS ARISING 1. Schollie Research & Consulting: Final Strategic

Economic Development Plan Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby approves the March 12, 2012 Final Town of Coalhurst Strategic Economic Development Plan, as prepared by Schollie Research & Consulting. Carried Unanimously 2. MPE Engineering Ltd.: correspondence had

been received from MPE Engineering Ltd. regarding the construction of a Regional Wastewater Pipeline.

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council retire to an “In Camera” Session at 8:24 p.m., under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, to discuss the following items: 1) Land Acquisition 2) Utility Right of Way Easement Carried Unanimously Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that Council return to “Open” Session at 8:48 p.m. Carried Unanimously BY-LAWS/REPORTS The following reports were received and reviewed by Council: 1. Committee Minutes:

a. Centennial Legacy Committee: held March 1, 2012

b. 2013 Centennial Committee: held March 15, 2012

Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Committee Minutes presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 2. Internal Reports:

a. Community Centre Donations: for the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 showed donated use of the Community Centre to local organizations at a value equivalent to $8,130.00.

b. Miners Memorial Park Donations: for the year 2011 showed donated use of the Ball Diamonds at a value equivalent to $2,300.00, donated use of the Social Area at a value equivalent to $2,300.00 and donated use of the Soccer Fields at a value equivalent to $4,680.00, for a total of $ 9,280.00.

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Councillor Slingerland moved that the Internal Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously 3. CAO Report: CAO Hauta presented a written report to Council.

i. CAO • Intermunicipal Committee Meeting • Parking Sign • Tax Collection Update

ii. Director of Operations • Sewer Lagoon CBOD Readings • Spring Clean Up • Drinking Water Safety Plan • 2012 Street Improvement Projects

iii. Bylaw Enforcement Officer • Summary of Administrative Activities • Summary of Enforcement Action • Focus Areas in Enforcement for

Upcoming Month iv. Recreation Coordinator

• T-Ball Registration • Volunteer Showcase • Centennial Update

Councillor Caldwell moved that the Chief Administrative Officer’s Report is hereby accepted as presented. Carried Unanimously 4. Council Member Reports/Questions In addition to the internal committee meetings

already reported, Council members gave reports on their attendance at external Boards, seminars, asked questions and provided other information. a. Deputy Mayor Vander Linden: SouthGrow

Regional Initiative Secrets of High Performing Organizations workshop, CES meeting, CHS meeting

b. Councillor Caldwell: SouthGrow Regional Initiative Secrets of High Performing Organizations workshop, Youth Drop In Centre – Masnyk donation of a television and pool table

c. Councillor Lagemaat: SouthGrow Regional Initiative Secrets of High Performing Organizations workshop

d. Councillor Slingerland: Municipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board hearing – Picture Butte, Southern Alberta Energy-from-Waste Alliance – consideration to an alternate appointment

5. External Reports a. RCMP Report: February, 2012 • Occurrence Stats

• Patrol Log

Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the External Reports presented in this meeting are accepted. Carried Unanimously CORRESPONDENCE a. AUMA re: Local Matters Campaign b. AUMA re: Call for Resolutions for the 2012

AUMA Convention c. AUMA re: Provincial Municipal Link d. Minister of Municipal Affairs re: 2012

Minister’s Awards for Municipal Excellence e. Barons Parks and Recreation Society re: The

Dirtie Thirties Family Fun Fair Day Councillor Slingerland moved that the correspondence presented in this meeting is hereby acknowledged and filed. Carried Unanimously OTHER BUSINESS a. Tom & Llynn Nicol: Waiver of Development

Fee Councillor Lagemaat moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby agrees to waive the $75.00 development fee for the amended Development Permit for Tom and Llynn Nicol of Coalhurst, Alberta for 533 – 52 Avenue. Carried Unanimously b. 2013 Centennial Committee: Appointment Deputy Mayor Vander Linden moved that the Council of the Town of Coalhurst hereby rescinds the appointment of Councillor Caldwell to the 2013 Centennial Committee. Furthermore, that Mayor Cassie be appointed to the 2013 Centennial Committee. Carried For: Mayor Cassie, Deputy Mayor Vander Linden, Councillor Lagemaat, Councillor Slingerland Against: Councillor Caldwell c. Recreation/Cultural Services Committee:

Appointment d. Coalhurst High School: 2012 Scholarships Councillor Lagemaat moved that Chief Administrative Officer Hauta be authorized to draft an amendment to Scholarships Policy No. 12-01-02 that includes a provision for students in Grades 8 to 11 to submit a written application for the scholarships, as discussed. Furthermore, that Grade 12 students be required to present their application to Council in person. Carried Unanimously Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

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In the Zone Kid Zone program growing at CES Childcare can be one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Finding a convenient, reliable place where their children feel safe gives parents’ piece of mind. For many Coalhurst Elementary School (CES), families, the answer to their childcare woes is Kid Zone. This before and after school program runs out of CES during the school year and in early 2012 they celebrated their biggest attendance with 20 kids. Kid Zone provides care for 7:30 a.m. until school starts and from after school until 6:00 p.m. as well as holidays and PD days. Owned and operated by Charlotte and Patrick Horvath the Coalhurst Kid Zone is their second program. “We started when our kids were little,” says Charlotte who lives in Taber. “We needed a place for our kids to go and we decided to start the Taber program.” Coalhurst Kid Zone began in 2008 and became an accredited childcare program in 2010. Jenelle Northy, CES Kid Zone supervisor says the group feels like one big family. “They don’t think of it as being in school,” says Janelle. “It’s totally different.” Kid Zone is committed to having fun. The kids enjoy at least 45 minutes each day of physical activity including gym and outdoor play. Special field trips are often planned for PD days such as swimming, bowling and picnics. They also set aside time each day for homework and reading as well as free time to play with games and crafts. “We also work a lot on communication skills, says Janelle. “The kids have to talk things out and learn to get along.” Kid Zone is available to CES families with children from kindergarten to grade six with both on-going and drop-in rates. For more information contact Charlotte or Patrick at 403-223-1098 or email [email protected].

Feature Story

Kid Zone students pose with the Golden Broom Award from CES custodian staff for helping to keep the school tidy.

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Coalhurst Elementary School

Stars for the Month of March: 1-2E: Nathan O., Hallie O., Taylor P., Jaxon P., Terra W., Joe B. 1-2L: Jordan P., Maddison P., Abigail R., Emily S., Matana S. 1-2M: Torri P., Raegan N., Jayden S., Blake P. 1-2S: Fayth C., Zayden H., Kayla K. 3-4F: Jonathan B., Hannah R., Trystn D., Chandra H. 3-4M: Taya C., Chad T., Allysa B., Orrin W. 3-4P: Andi H., John M., Katherine N. 5-6B: McKyla W., Anna E., Cole D. 5-6H: Megan H., Nicholas F., Jayden H. 5-6P: Emily D., Casey H.

Moving Forward with the Past: Be sure to check out the blog being created by students in 1/2L and 5/6H. They have welcomed a number of guest speakers and have been busy writing and sharing stories and pictures that celebrate the history of Coalhurst. The students are also compiling the stories they collect into a book which will be published in 2013 in honor of our town's centennial. The blog address is: www.coalhurst2013.edublogs.org

Spirit Day for April: Crazy Hat/Spring Bonnet day. Wear your crazy hats or create a Spring Bonnet for our April Spirit Day. Spirit Day will be on Wednesday April 25, 2012. We will be having a hat parade in the gym at lunch.

Coming Events: In celebration of Education week April 30th - May 4th, CES will be holding a Spring Showcase and Open House. Drop in Tuesday, May 1

st between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. to see performances and displays and visit our classroom show and share. There will be activities throughout the evening in the gym, the music room, the atrium and in many classrooms. A detailed schedule will come home after the Easter break. The evening of the event you will receive a passport and can visit the smorgasbord of performances and displays as you like! Our second annual "CES Has Talent Show" will be held Tuesday, May 1

st at 12:45 in the gym. A letter calling for auditions went home last week. You can check the school website for details.

Pets in School:

Recently there have been a number of pets being brought into the school. We have a no fur & feather policy at CES. We have students and staff that are both allergic and afraid of some animals. We would prefer if pets that were being brought in for demonstrations and sharing be shared outside on the playground. Thanks in advance for your consideration on this matter.

Friendly Reminder: HELP MAKE CES NUT FREE!!! A quick reminder that our school strives to be NUT free. We have a number of students and staff that are severely allergic. So PLEASE, NO snacks or food that contain nuts, this includes PEANUT BUTTER.

ECS & PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION: Registrations are being taken from now until September 2012 for ECS and Preschool programs for this fall. Programs can fill up, so register early. If you have a child/children who are 5 years of age or who will be 5 years of age before December 31, 2012, they are eligible for ECS. If you have children who are 3 years, 8 months of age as of September 1, 2012 they are eligible for Pre School. To register please call the school office at 381-3330 or just come to the school office during school hours, and please bring a birth certificate to register. There is also a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee that must be paid before we can register your child. We will be holding a preschool orientation on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 9-12. If you have already registered, your invitation will come in the mail. You must be pre-registered for the orientation, call the school at 403-381-3330 to arrange a time for you and your child to come for a visit on April 27.

Library News: Scholastic book fair will once again be running in the CES library. The book fair theme is “Grow with Great Books.” Volunteers are needed. If you are available, call the school and ask for Shelly. Thursday, May 3, 2012 6:00 PM-9:00 PM Friday, May 4, 2012 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Monday, May 7, 2012 8:00 Am-3:30 PM This is a friendly reminder to the community that our library is open to residents of Coalhurst during school hours. Come in to see Mrs. Shelly Lundgren about getting a library card.

Music News: All choirs as CES will be singing for the Palliser board meeting that will be held at CES on Tuesday, April 17

th during the day. Please wear dark bottoms and white tops that day. In celebration of Education week CES will hold a Spring Showcase and Open House. The choirs, handbells, handchimes and Festival soloists will be performing along with other activities throughout the evening on Tuesday May 1, from 6-8PM. We look forward to seeing all our families in attendance. Thanks from Mrs. Bigras & Mrs. Higginson

School Council News: CES is now part of the Virtual Bottle Drive with Rehabilitation Society of Southwestern Alberta.

http://www.coalhurst2013.edublogs.org/

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Here is another option for donating your milk jugs and bottles for Camp. You can take your milk jugs and bottles to either the Northside or Downtown location and tell them you want to donate your bottles to Coalhurst Elementary School and they put the money earned into an account set aside for CES and send it to the school! Northside Location (Ability Resource Centre) 1610 – 29th Street North Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5L3 Downtown Location (JobLinks Site) 416 – 8th Street South Lethbridge. Alberta T1J 2J7 Hours of Operation (Both locations) Open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM http://abilityresource.ca/commercial-operations/bottle-depot No matter how you decide to donate your milk jugs and bottles for Camp, please don't forget to remove your caps!!!

Traffic Signs: -There are 2 “handicapped” signs put up on the fence at the front of the school. Please do not park between these signs at any time during the school day. The special needs bus picks up and drops children off often during the day. We appreciate your cooperation. -Parents please use caution when dropping your children off, we request that the front parking lot not be used for dropping off students, there is a lot of traffic, and some children are difficult to see. -A friendly reminder that 51st Avenue in front of CES is a “PLAYGROUND ZONE” and the speed limit is 30km per hour from 8:30am until 1 hour after sunset. School zones are in effect from 8:00 am until 9:30 am. http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2997.htm

Volunteer Showcase:

The Town of Coalhurst would like to invite all community groups and community members to a volunteer showcase. It will be held at the Coalhurst Community Center on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10am-2pm. If you are interested in a Table Call Kim @ 403-330-7570 Go to: www.coalhurstelementaryschool.ca for all the up to date information on Coalhurst Elementary School. Find all the latest news, notices, events and pictures on the school web site.

Coalhurst High School

Go to: www.coalhursthighschool.ca for all the up to date information on Coalhurst High School. Find all the latest news, notices, events and pictures on the school web site.

COALHURST YOUTH

DROP IN CENTRE

The Youth Drop In Centre at the Coalhurst Community Centre will be open on Friday evenings (except for holiday weeks) from

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The following dates are confirmed:

April – (changed to Thursday) 5, 12 (Friday) 20, 27

Come on down and enjoy friends,

atmosphere and tons of fun.

Week specials April

3-7: Easter Bread (stol) $ 11.95 10-14: 1 dozen cookies reg. $ 5.50/7.25

sale $ 4.95/6.70 17-21: 6 almond rolls reg. $ 9.00

sale $7.50 24-28: 6 apple/cherry strudel reg. $ 9.00

sale $7.50 In connection with Good Friday, we will be closed Friday April 6.

514 51 Ave, Coalhurst Tue – Fri 8am - 6pm Tel. 403-394-7676 Saturday 8am - 4pm [email protected]

http://abilityresource.ca/commercial-operations/bottle-depot

http://abilityresource.ca/commercial-operations/bottle-depot

http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2997.htm

http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/2997.htm

http://www.coalhurstelementaryschool.ca/

http://www.coalhursthighschool.ca/


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