Lesley Leblanc

COVID-19 vaccines are available at the Coalhurst IDA Pharmacy.

TOWN OF COALHURST
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE POSITION

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst invites applications from residents interested in sitting on the following newly formed Committee:

1)         Recreation/Cultural Services Committee – 3 to 5 members-at-large

Please submit your application, in writing, to Town of Coalhurst, as soon as possible, via one of the below listed methods:

Mail to:  Box 456
Coalhurst, Alberta   T0L  0V0

Fax:  403-381-2924

e-mail:  [email protected]

or, drop it off at the Town Office: 100 – 51 Avenue

Effective March 15, 2021, Lethbridge County, in conjunction with the Town of Coalhurst, will implement a Road Ban on the following roads:

–  Township Road 9-2 from Highway 25 to Range Road 22-3                                                          75%

–  Range Road 22-3 from Township Road 9-2 to 45 Avenue in Town of Coalhurst                 75%

–  45 Avenue from 6 Street to Range Road 22-3                                                                                   75%

Both the province and surrounding municipalities implement road bans when the roads are most vulnerable in an attempt to maintain an acceptable and safe level of service for these types of roads and reduce the amount of damage caused by loading during periods when the road is susceptible.

PUBLIC NOTICE ROAD BAN 2021

The Coalhurst outdoor rink has been flooded and is ready for use.  Please adhere to the posted signs and follow all COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you to the Coalhurst Fire Department for all their hard work in helping to get the rink ready for the community to use, especially in this cold weather.  Outdoor rink use

On Thursday, February 25, 2021 Lethbridge County and the Town of Coalhurst will hold a joint virtual public hearing regarding Lethbridge County Bylaw 20-023 and the Town of Coalhurst Bylaw 421-20: amendments to the Lethbridge County and Town of Coalhurst Intermunicipal Development Plan. Notice of Joint Virtual Public Hearing Bylaw 20-023

February 22, 2021 – So You Want to Run For Office – 2 Online Zoom Sessions
–  Women in Local Government (February 23, 2021)
–  Experience in Local Government (March 9, 2021)
Check link to register:  So You Want to Run for Office – March

2021 GENERAL ELECTION – Nomination Package

The next municipal election will be October 18, 2021. In accordance with new legislation, Nomination Papers can be submitted to the Town Office during regular office hours anytime from January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021. Nomination papers will not be accepted after 12:00 p.m. on September 20.

A candidate may withdraw his or her nomination at any time during the nomination period and up to 24 hours after the close of nominations (until 12:00 p.m. September 21, 2021).

If you are interested in running for office but would like more information please view the Nomination Package:  nomination package 2021 election

Hard copies of the nomination package are also available for pick up at the Town Office during office hours.

Nomination papers can be found on the Government of Alberta website.

You can also:

• Read the Alberta Municipal Affairs  document on Running for Municipal Office in Alberta.
  • Consult Municipal elections | Alberta.ca

Effective February 1, 2021 the following utility rates will apply:
2021 Utility Rates

The Town of Coalhurst Business License and Dog License renewal invoices are being mailed out the beginning of January 2021.  2021 licenses are due and payable upon receipt.  If you do not receive your 2021 invoice/renewal by the middle of January, please contact the Town Office at 403-381-3033.  Fines may be handed out for noncompliance.

If you no longer require your license, please make sure to notify the Town Office so our files can be updated accordingly.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

If you have a Christmas tree you would like taken away, call the Town Office at 403-381-3033 and make arrangements to have Public Works come and pick it up.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

The Fire Restriction in the Town of Coalhurst has been lifted. Fire Restriction – Lifted

Effective October 2, 2020, the pedestrian lights at 51 Avenue and 5 Street, and, 6 Street and Spruce Drive are now operational and available for use by pedestrians using these crosswalks.

Please be aware and proceed with caution.

Remember to pay your 2020 property taxes by September 30^th if you haven’t already done so. A 12% penalty will be applied on October 1^st on your remaining 2020 balance. If you’re unsure if they’re paid, please call the Town at 403-381-3033 or email [email protected].

55 Avenue will be closed from 2 Street to 6 Street beginning Wednesday, September 23 at NOON until Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

FALL LEAF, YARD WASTE AND BRANCH COLLECTION

The Town of Coalhurst will be offering a leaf, yard waste, and branch collection for the fall of 2020.

Leaves and compostable yard waste such as plants and flowers must be in disposable brown paper bags available at the Town of Coalhurst office (Maximum 5 per household) or for purchase at various retailers. If leaves are in any other type of bag or container, they will not be picked up.

Branches must be cut to a maximum length of 6 ft.  Please tie smaller branches in manageable bundles with string or twine.

Bags and branches can be placed neatly along the fence in your rear lane. If you do not have a rear lane, they can be placed at the front of your property no earlier than 1 week before the collection date. Please do not block rear lanes or sidewalks.  The bags and branches must be out by 7:30 am on October 19^th and there will be no callbacks for pick-up.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

The road will be closed on 51 Avenue from 4 Street to 6 Street starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020. This closure will only be for a few hours.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

6th Street will be closed from 49 Avenue to Spruce Drive starting Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. for approximately 1 week.

Detour signage will be in place.

The intersection at Highway 3 and 51 Avenue in Coalhurst will be closed August 12, 2020 due to CP Rail crossing maintenance.  CP Rail Crossing Maintenance