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DatesDigestTuesday, October 2 Council Budget Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . 1 p .m .Tuesday, October 9 Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p .m . Council Open House . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30 p .m . Public Hearings . . . . . . . . . . 5 p .m . or 7 p .m .Tuesday, October 23 Council Organizational Meeting . . . . . . . 2 p .m . Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15 p .m . Public Hearings . . . . . . . . . . 5 p .m . or 7 p .m .
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Council Meetings780-464-8105 or 780-464-8060 www .strathcona .ca/localgovernment
Council Committee Meetings780-464-8296
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Council Meetings in OctoberSouth Contact Office now open!The South Contact Office, located in Fire Station #2 in South Cooking Lake, is now open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 1 p .m . to 4 p .m . Funded as a pilot, this office extends
services more directly and conveniently to rural residents living in south and central parts of the municipality . • www.strathcona.ca/rural780-922-1318Serve on our municipality’s boards and committees
Help make a positive difference by serving on one of Strathcona County’s boards and committees - 50 diverse positions are open (see newspaper ad) . Public members invited to apply by October 5 . • www.strathcona.ca/lls780-464-8136Did you know it is unlawful to park in a transit zone?
It’s true . There’s a 35 metre no-parking zone at all bus stops; 12 metres in front of a transit stop sign - 23 metres behind it . For safety reasons, it is illegal to park in a transit zone to allow buses to maneuver fully alongside the curb, safely pull out into traffic, and allow passengers to board the bus in an unobstructed manner .
• www.strathcona.ca/transit780-464-RIDE(7433)Anthony Henday northeast constructionAlberta Transportation is moving forward with the construction of the final northeastlegofAnthonyHendayDrive.ConstructionstartedinJune.StrathconaCounty’swebsitehaslinkstoinformationaboutEdmontonRingRoad’sFinalLink.• www.strathcona.ca/tas1-855-272-3184Become a Victim Services advocate!Strathcona County Victim Services is looking for volunteer advocates to help victims of crime and trauma .• www.strathcona.ca/[email protected], lift up your curb ramps
Please remove your driveway curb ramps by November 1, or you could be subject to a $100 penalty . (Traffic Bylaw 13-2011)•www.strathcona.ca/tas780-417-7100
Empowering small business - kickoff Expandyourbusiness.Achieveyourgoals.StrathconaCounty’sbusinessesareinvitedtoakickoffbreakfastforSmallBusinessWeekonOctober15.Registerto attend by October 5 .• www.strathcona.ca/businessevents780-464-8241Intersection upgrades at Highway 15 and Range Road 220 nearing completionNew traffic signals and CN railway crossing signals are being activated the last week of September . The newly-constructed intersection will go into use and removal of the old intersection will begin . Speed will be reduced to 50 kilometres/hour . Watch for changes to signs and traffic lines . • www.strathcona.ca/capitalprojects780-231-2808
Meetings are subject to change or cancellation .Meetings are held in Council Chambers in the Community Centre,2001SherwoodDrive,Sherwood Park . Members of the public are welcome to attend and observe .
Council meetings are now webcast . Go to the Strathcona County website to watch and listen to meetings live . Or, view them later online for up to six months after the meeting date .
Agendas and reports are available by the Friday before the meeting date on the County website, at the Council meeting and at the Strathcona County Library .
Participate in Fire Prevention Week
JoinStrathconaCountyEmergencyServicesatHomeDepotinSherwoodPark on October 13 from 10 a .m . to 2 p .m . to recognize Fire Prevention Week . • www.strathcona.ca/sces 780-464-8468
Extra yard waste collection
DuringtheweeksofOctober1to5andOctober29toNovember 2, residents who receive weekly waste collection from Strathcona County can put out extra yard waste in clear bags for collection on their regular collection day (no limit on clear bags) . All tree branches must be under one inch in diameter . • www.strathcona.ca/utilities780-449-5514Art in Plaza – last one in Sunday series
September 30 is the last Sunday to catch and enjoy Art in the Plaza, 11 a .m to 4 p .m . • www.strathcona.ca/artintheplaza780-410-8505
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Avoid the landfill – head to Enviroservice
Collect household hazardous waste, along with other items such as appliances, batteries, computers and TVs, and bring themtoanEnviroserviceevent.TherearetwoinOctoberattheStreambankRecyclingStation:Thursday,October4,from4 p .m . to 8 p .m ., and the last event for the year, Saturday, October 20, from 9 a .m . to 1 p .m .• www.strathcona.ca/utilities780-449-5514Strathcona Wilderness Centre Open House
This Sunday, September 30, start your day at the Strathcona Wilderness Centre Fall Open House with the Family Trail Runat10a.m.Jointhefamilyactivitiesfrom1p.m.-4p.m.You can tour the new FireSmart Interpretive Trail, see Parks Canada’s “Wild Sings” show (bring a lawn chair), go for a hike,create“artintheenvironment”withthegallery@501,make crafts, roast bannock and much more! Bring a donation for the Strathcona County Food Bank .•www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre780-922-3939Haunted Hike shuttle
Transit shuttles to the Haunted Hike depart Friday and Saturday nights 6 p .m . to 9 p .m ., from Strathcona Station on Bethel drive . October 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 . Costis$2perpersonincludingchildren.Exactchangeonly.• www.strathcona.ca/transit780-464-RIDE(7433)Learn parenting tips and strategies
Parent Link is offering a series of workshops for parents and caregivers of children 2 to 6 years . The topics: October 16 - SeparationAnxiety,October30-DealingwithDisobedience.SigninatActivityRoom3atMillenniumPlaceonTuesdays,9:30 a .m . to 11 a .m, and receive your ticket to drop your little ones off at the Fun Factory . Spend the morning discussing tips and practising strategies with parents who are experiencing the same issues . Leave confident with your parenting plan . • www.strathcona.ca/parentlink780-416-6730Kindergarten Bootcamp
Session 1 on Saturday, October 13, 1 p .m . to 4 p .m . at Millennium Place is called Celebrate it! Meet in the activity room, where you can learn how to track your child’s development using a simple measurement tool . Then head next door for some birthday cake and fun activities! Pick up a free admission pass to finish your play - swimming, skating or exploringtheEdu-tainmentCentre.• www.strathcona.ca/parentlink780-416-6730Busy Bag Swap
Need ideas to occupy your child for a few minutes so you can getsometimeforyourself?JoinusonOctober20,1p.m.to3 p .m . at the Children & Youth Community Centre for a Busy Bag Swap Party! Busy Bags are inexpensive, homemade toddler-led activities . Prepare one theme and receive nine otherthemebagsinreturn.Registertopickyourthemebagidea and learn more about the swap . • www.strathcona.ca/parentlink780-416-6730
