Lesley Leblanc

Public Notice
May 6, 2022

With the opening of the Miners’ Memorial Park Campground on May 15, 2022, the access roadway between the ball diamonds and the soccer fields will also be opened.  Please note, the intent of the roadway is to allow access to the RV sewer dump station and for emergency vehicles, if required.  For safety reasons, such as spectators and children moving between parked vehicles, the roadway has been posted as a “No Parking” area.

The Town of Coalhurst would like to thank you for your attention to the “No Parking” signage to avoid any potential situations.

Bridge construction carrying Hwy 25 over Hwy 3 interchange, north of Lethbridge will be on-going from May 2 until July 25, 2022. Please note that the posted speed will be 30 km/hr for Hwy 25 traffic and there will be no detour. Both NB and SB traffic lanes will be accommodated on the east side of the bridge. Expect delays.

With Spring Approaching Protect Your Basement With Downspout Extensions

The importance of downspout extensions can not be overstated. The following illustrations show how storm water can infiltrate the foundation of your home if your downspout extensions are not in place, and how stormwater has the potential to damage your building foundation, enter your basement and cause your sump pump to run more often (if your property has a sump pump).

If your home has weeping tile, you do want to prevent water from getting to the weeping tile as the water may enter other parts of the foundation if the weeping tile gets overloaded or plugged with silt/debris.  Some older homes may have weeping tile tied into the sanitary sewer system, this can be costly for wastewater treatment of storm water.

The Town of Coalhurst Utility Bylaw #319-06 states that extensions must be installed on downspouts to a minimum of 2 meters (6 feet). Protect your home and the town sanitary sewer system by insuring that your downspouts carry water away from your foundation.

For more information on drainage and flood prevention, see “The Handbook for Reducing Basement Flooding” in the Utilities and Services section on the Town of Coalhurst web site at www.coalhurst.ca  or contact the Town of Coalhurst at 403-381-3033.

Effective April 1, 2022, the FortisAlberta local municipal access fee on electric billings for Town of Coalhurst customers will increase from $2.71 (4%) to $3.56 (5%) of the delivery charge, excluding energy related riders, based on 640 kWh consumption in 30 days.

This fee is charged to FortisAlberta for the use of municipal lands for its power lines.

IMPORTANT INFO RE: SOLAR PANELS

Thinking of putting solar panels on the roof of your home or garage in Coalhurst?  If so, solar panels, including roof-mounted and ground-mounted, require permits from the Town.  Depending on the zoning of the property, approval of these permits is not guaranteed.  The permitting process can take time so contact the Town Office ASAP to avoid construction delays!  Friendly reminder, the Town of Coalhurst has a zero-tolerance policy for commencing development (including solar panels) without permits.  For more information or to apply please contact the Town’s Development Officer – 403-381-3033 or email [email protected]

Thank you!!

Sarah Mitchell
Development Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE – ROAD BAN MARCH 22, 2022

Effective March 22, 2022, 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.

The RCMP welcomes Coalhurst residents to an open town hall on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Diamond City Community Hall (310 Underwood Avenue).  This will be an opportunity to meet the local RCMP members, ask questions, and discuss rural policing.

The skating rink at Miners Memorial Park is flooded and available for skating. Hockey nets will be at the rink starting Friday January 7^th. There is also a portable skating area at Imperial Meadows Park ready for use. Thank-you to the Coalhurst Volunteer Firefighters for their help with flooding the rink.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

It’s that time of year to renew your Dog and Business Licenses. Check your mailboxes for the 2022 notices and please arrange to pay before February 15^th. If you would like to pay by e-transfer, call the office or email [email protected] for instructions.

December 1, 2021                                       PUBLIC NOTICE
                                                   COMMUNITY CENTRE RENTALS

 The Town of Coalhurst would like to advise that the Coalhurst Community Centre is available for rent, subject to COVID-19 Public Health Order restrictions in effect on the date of the rental. The Restrictions Exemption Program (REP) has not been implemented by the Town, however, on a case by case basis, renters may implement REP and must adhere to the guidelines as indicated at:

www.alberta.ca/covid19.

Please contact the Town Office for further details regarding a rental situation at: (403)381-3033 or [email protected].

Garbage collection on Tuesday December 28^th will be moved to Wednesday December 29^th.

Happy Holidays!

Director of Operations Kevin Lewis

The road on 52 Avenue between 4 & 5 Street will be closed on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for a water main repair.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations
[email protected]
403-381-3033

Here are the official election results for the Town of Coalhurst:

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OFFICIAL RESULTS for Town Question