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Monday to
Friday
Public Swims from 1pm to 3pm Monday through to Friday at the
Peace Regional Pool. For more information visit:
www.peaceriver.ca and click on the Peace Regional Pool icon.
July 2 to
August 30
TD Summer Reading Club—Sign-up at the Manning Municipal Library.
0-3 year old’s from 11am to 11:30am every Friday. 4-6 year old's from 1pm to 3pm
every Wednesday and 6-12 year old's from 1pm to 3pm every
Tuesday and Thursday. Registration is free.
July 31 Thunder in the Peace Airshow 2019 Featuring the RCAF Snowbirds.
Come checkout our large static display, kid zone with bouncy castles and monster
truck for rides. Food vendors will be onsite. Ticket can be found at Eventbrite.ca
For more information visit: peaceregionalairshow.com
Through to
September1st.
Mile Zero Regional Multiplex summer operating hours:
Monday to Friday from 6am to 9pm Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
August 1 to 4 North Peace Stampede at the Lac Cardinal Recreation Area including West Coast
Amusements Midway! Midway, Barrel Racing and Chuckwagons begin
Friday evening. For full details visit: www.NorthPeaceStampede.com or
facebook/NorthPeaceStampede
August 4 Antique Tractor Parade at the Battle River Pioneer Museum. Join in on the free
pancake breakfast from 9am to 11am. Donations will be accepted. The Museum is
open May 15 to September 15 from 10am to 6pm daily.
August 7 Walk for Alzheimer’s. Walk and raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s.
Pick up your pledge form at the Del Air Lodge in Manning, FCSS Manning,
or the Town of Manning Office.
August 10 9th Annual Herb Setz Memorial Poker Rally.
Visit: Explorecountyofnorthernlights.com and click the EVENTS tab for full details.
August 10 Pioneer Day. Enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Lac Cardi-
nal Pioneer Village Museum. The museum is open from May 15 to September 5
from 10:30am to 5pm. Closed Tuesday & Wednesdays.
August 9 & 16 Late Night Swimming at the Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool from 9pm to 10pm.
August 16 Come Alive Gospel Fest and the Northern RV Park & Campground in Grimshaw for
a family fun weekend of music. Visit: www.comealivealberta.com
August 17 Closing Swim at the Grimshaw Outdoor Swimming Pool on
Saturday, August 17th from 2pm to 5pm. Everyone is invited.
August 23 to
October 6
Corn Maze at Koch Farms Friday, Saturday & Sundays. Navigate the corn maze
and unscramble the mystery word. Visit: Explorecountyofnorthernlights.com and
CLICK on the EVENTS tab for more information.
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In This Issue • Paddle the Peace
• Hometown Proud
• Water Rate
Increase
• Rural Crime Watch
Program
• Power Outages
& Electrical
Emergencies
• Public Works Week
• FireSmart, Emer-
gency Prepared-
ness & Wildfires
• Community Events
COUNTY OF NORTHERN LIGHTS NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2019
COUNTY WATER RATE INCREASE
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1st, 2019
Due to pending rate increase from our water source
provider, the County will be changing its water rates
as follows:
Truckfill water rate will increase from $3.73 per Cube to $4.40 per Cube. Overconsumption water rate will remain at $7.46 per Cube, over 20 Cubes.
Rural Water Line water rate will increase from $3.73 per Cube to $4.40 per Cube. Overconsump-tion water rate will remain at $7.46 per Cube, over 20 Cubes. Flat Fee $20 Admin Fee, $20 Line Fee, will remain.
Dixonville Hamlet water rate will increase from $3.73 per Cube to $4.40 per Cube. Overconsump-tion water rate will remain at $7.46 per Cube, over 20 Cubes. Sewer Flat Fee will remain at $15.00
Subdivision or Development Authority makes
a decision on a subdivision application or
Development Permit application
On Wednesday, May 22nd, The
County of Northern Lights Council
hosted a Crime Watch Program
presentation with guest speaker
Corinna Williams.
The Rural Crime Watch program, as
we know it, began in 1978 support-
ed by four local Associations: The
Alberta Cattle Commission, the
Western Stock Growers’ Associa-
tion, the Farmers Advocate, and the
RCMP. The program was initially
called the Range Patrol, estab-
lished to provide additional “eyes
and ears” for the RCMP, these
groups organized vehicle patrols in
an effort to identify and record sus-
picious vehicle and human activity in
rural areas. Over time, the program
was renamed “Alberta Rural Crime
Watch”.
Prior to 1993, Rural Crime Watch
Associations were not linked by a
provincial body; in 1993 it was
decided a province wide umbrella
group was needed to support and
enhance crime prevention so a
committee was formed to produce
bylaws and policies. On March 19,
1995, the Alberta Provincial Rural
Crime Watch Association
(APRCWA) received official recogni-
tion as a Society and the APRCWA
Organization has become a support-
ive Organization for Member
Associations.
The focus of the Rural Crime Watch
program still provides the extra
“eyes and ears” for the RCMP, how-
ever the focus has changed. The
focus is now promoting Crime
Prevention through awareness,
education and encouraging
reporting of suspicious activity
when observed.
The scope of the Alberta Rural Crime
Watch Association has expanded.
Member Associations are now con-
centrating their efforts on farmstead,
acreage and rural property security,
property identification and general
rural crime awareness. Patrol activi-
ties are not as frequent. A memoran-
dum of Understanding has been
signed with RCMP to work together
with our partners:
• Alberta Fish & Wildlife with its "Report A Poacher" program
• Alberta Solicitor General
• Farmers’ Advocate of Alberta
• The ‘Crime Stoppers’ and ‘Citizens on Patrol’ (ACOPA) programs
The Rural Crime Watch Program was
designed to reduce the incidence of
crime in all rural areas and to create a
more thorough understanding and
awareness of the laws. It is complete-
ly voluntary involving all rural
residents working in cooperation with
their local RCMP detachments.
County of Northern Lights Council
is supportive of the Rural Crime
Watch Program and will assist in
presenting awareness education
through its newsletter and social
media outlets and by encouraging
participation in the program by
offering free Rural Crime Watch
and No Trespassing signs to all
County residents who register for
the Rural Crime Program.
The local chapter that County resi-
dents will belong to is called the
Northern Sunrise RCW. Awareness &
Education in the program extends to:
• Emails on what is happening in the community regarding crime
• Home Renovation Fraud
• Cheque Fraud
• Employee Theft & Fraud
• Mortgage Fraud
• Identity Theft & many more topics.
County residents will need to come to
the Manning Office to register for the
Program and to receive their signs.
The County will not mail out signs. To
view the program in detail visit:
www.ruralcrimewatch.ab.ca
Article continued on insert
MISSION - Alberta Provincial Rural Crime Watch Association will strive to promote rural
crime prevention through communication, programs and support.
VISION STATEMENT - Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association will be leaders in crime
prevention by building relationships through promotion, community involvement and identifying future needs with effective communication and promotion.
Crime Watch Presentation
Eyes &
Ears of
rural
Alberta
SUMMER WEATHER CAN CAUSE DISRUPTIONS IN POWER Call our 24/7 Power Outage & Electrical Emergencies number: 1-800-668-5506
Or download the new, free Outage APP for your smart phone – find it at Google Play or the APP Store (be sure to add your site identification number)
The My ATCO Electricity App allows you to report and track outages in your area.
Be Ready
• Have an emergency kit ready with a battery-operated flashlight and radio, water, first aid supplies and blanket.
• Ensure your electricity retailer has your correct contact information in case they or ATCO need to reach you.
Safety Tips
• If you see a power line down ALWAYS assume it is energized.
• Keep back 15 metres (49 feet) from wires and anything that may be touching the downed wire.
• Call the emergency line (above) or report with your app -have the exact location for the customer care line.
• Keep people and animals away from downed line.
More information about working safely around power lines is available at atco.com or your local office.
CELEBRATING PUBLIC
WORKS WEEK
Public Works Contest winners are: top
right - Grade 2 student Bentley Nauss
in the northern area and the Dixonville
Grade 1/2 class in the southern area
of the County.
Public works personnel shared ice
cream and fun stories with our new
‘public works recruits’.
TAXES AND PROPERTY PURCHASE
When purchasing property, always inquire of the out-
standing property taxes and the method in which
they will be paid following the purchase. The process
of determining proportionate shares and the method
of payment should be disclosed within purchase
documents provided by your lawyers. The method in
which this is addressed may vary from purchase to
purchase. The County of Northern Lights distributes
Tax and Assessment Notifications annually in the
Month of May. Properties exchanged close to this
time likely will not be processed prior to notices being
mailed. It is the obligation of the County to provide
one notice to the registered owner at the time of
mailing. Should you wish to confirm the payment of
Property Taxes following your purchase, please
contact Denilda Johnson, Taxation & Assessment
Clerk for the County of Northern Lights at
780.836.3348 or toll free at 1.888.525.3481.
2019 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES
The deadline to pay your 2019 property taxes was June 30th. Any payments received after this date will have a
4% late penalty applied to the balance. If you have not received your 2019 property tax and assessment notice,
please contact the County office immediately.
SUMMER PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECTS
• Gravel Crushing at the East Peace #7 County gravel
pit is scheduled to take place in August.
• Re-gravel program in Manning North, Keg River &
Carcajou is coming to completion.
• The Sunny Valley road is under construction and
work should be completed by end of August.
• New bridge pipe installation will be taking place at
Range Road 221 south of Hwy 691.
• Multiple culvert replacements including a bridge file
is underway along the Homestead Road in
Carcajou.
• The Fall will see continued bridge maintenance.
It is extremely important that traffic SLOW
DOWN and drive with caution around all crews and equipment working on or
alongside of roads. Due to the emphasis
we place on safety, license plate
numbers will be recorded and infractions
reported to the RCMP.
Continued ….
In addition to the Rural Watch Crime program,
Council has ordered and will have on-site, Guide
Light bulbs for residents to purchase at cost. A
Guide Light is a dual purpose light bulb which
replaces your existing front entrance doorway
bulb to alert EMS, First Responders and neigh-
bours when you need help. It may also scare off,
startle, or surprise intruders.
The Guide Light:
• Can change from a normal white light to a flashing red emergency light;
• The flashing red light makes your home eas-ier to find, especially in inclement weather;
• The flashing red light is accompanied by a siren alerting intruders and neighbours of your emergency situation;
• Is visible day or night and is a tool to prepare you for the unexpected;
• Helps EMS/First Responders find your home faster;
• Is a Life Saver by bringing help right to your door.
The Guide Light bulb will
be available for purchase
at the County Office; and
because of their fragile
nature, they will not be
shipped out by mail. A
demonstration guide light
will be on display in the
front lobby, visit the Coun-
ty facebook page for a
quick Info video! The first
25 residents will receive
1/2 off the regular price of
$40.00
To further support crime prevention in our
County, Council would like to inform resi-
dents that KEEP YOUR COMMUNITY SAFE
(KYCS) GLOBAL INC. has created a Global
ifind Bluetooth Identification Device. This
3” square low profile device hides easily in
just about anything with wheels (Vehicle,
OHV, Boat, RV, Motorcycle) and will help
you find your asset when it wanders off on
you. When your stolen asset comes within
700 meters of a detection system (User
smartphone with Free App, Hub, RCMP,
Ambulance) its location gets pinged and
reported back to you via the KYCS App.
Also, Base Hub’s are set-up and located
across the Peace Region. Become part of
the Community Watch Network and pur-
chase your Identification device at Patricia
Ford in Manning. For further information on
how this system can safeguard your assets
visit: http://www.kycs.ca/ or stop by Patricia
Ford.
Three great ways do your part in protecting
your community and staying safe:
Rural Crime Watch Program
Guide Light
KYCS Global iFind Bluetooth ID Device
PEACE RIVER FOREST AREA WILDFIRE - MAY 13
Here in the County of Northern Lights,
we ushered in spring with minimal to no
spring run-off and precipitation which
contributed to very dry conditions. Dur-
ing Emergency Preparedness Week of
May 5 to 11, the County, local Fire De-
partments and the Government of Alber-
ta hosted FIRESMART Beef on a Bun
Awareness events across the County.
Wildfire danger went from moderate to
high to extreme and on Friday, May
10th, the County issued a Fire Advisory.
On Sunday, May 12th, the County was
informed by Forestry that a fire had
started and was burning north west of
the Town of Manning.
At that time, a FIREBAN and OHV Re-
striction was placed on the County and
was just recently lifted. Evacuation Alerts
were given and due to the extreme
weather conditions and fire behaviour, a
State of Local Emergency was issued
and then the first Evacuation Order was
given for residents within a possibly wild-
fire threatened area.
Then, the Chuckeg Creek WildFire in the
High Level Forest Area became a possi-
ble threat to County residents in Keg Riv-
er and Carcajou. With a wildfire threat
and Highway 35 access issues, the
County issued an Evacuation Order for
that area as well. All orders and alerts for
the County have now been lifted.
At the time of writing this article, the
Chuckegg Creek wildfire continues to be
an active wildfire situation. As a result,
smoke may be present along nearby
highways and communities. Forestry ad-
vises to use caution as you travel north
on highway 35 or on any roads surround-
ing the perimeter to ensure the safety of
firefighters and community residents.
The July 17th Wildfire update reported
that at this time, there have been 104
wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area
this fire season, and all but 6 have now
been extinguished.
As weather conditions and lightning pass
through the area, caution is always ad-
vised. The Battle Complex, which started
out as 2 separate wildfires is Under
Control at 55,179 hectares in size in the
Manning/Notikewin area.
FIRESMART, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & WILDFIRES
Chuckegg Creek
Wildfire July 18th.
The July 17th Wildfire update reported
that at this time, there have been 104
wildfires in the Peace River Forest Area
this fire season, and all but 6 have now
As weather conditions and lightning pass
through the area, caution is always ad-
vised. The Battle Complex, which started
out as 2 separate wildfires is Under
Control at 55,179 hectares in size in the
Thanks to the hard work of firefighters,
aircraft and heavy equipment, 100% of
the fire perimeter is now considered to be
contained. The County wants to thank
everyone for their cooperation and pa-
tience throughout the Wildfire Emergency.
We will continue to be in communications
with Forestry and improve, correct, and
continue as we go forward in Emergency
planning and training.
From Forestry, on July 17th, new fires
were discovered. Lookout observers and
ground and air patrols have been keeping
watch for any new wildfire starts. Fire-
fighters, aircraft and heavy equipment
have been strategically prepositioned
throughout the Peace Forest Area in or-
der to be ready for a dispatch to action
any new starts as quickly as possible.
For your own safety and the safety of fire-
fighters, please do not enter burned over
areas, as the roots of burned trees are
weakened and can fall without any wind.
Firefighters
may also still be
working in the ar-
ea and be una-
ware of your pres-
ence. Smoke from
wildfires may still
drift into the area,
causing poor air
quality and re-
duced visibility.
Please turn your
vehicle headlights
from auto to on
when driving.
The County re-
quests residents to continue to be vigilant
in observing and paying attention to your
surroundings as well as actively taking
FIRESMART measures on your property
and reviewing Emergency Preparedness
Plans for your household and your busi-
ness. Important websites to visit:
http://srd.web.alberta.ca/high-level-
area-update
http://srd.web.alberta.ca/peace-river-
area-update
wildfire.alberta.ca
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