News and Updates

The YWCA is now looking for energetic people who love to work with children in the Neighbourhood Play Program
Neighbourhood Play Program Leader- Job Posting May 2022

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The disc golf course will initially consist of 9 holes located at Miners Memorial Park (holes 1-9), three holes in the field to the west of the high school (holes 10-12), three holes in the open field to the south of the Elementary School (holes 13-15), three holes in Imperial Meadows Park (holes 16-18) and three holes in Sundance Park (holes 19-21). If nine holes were to be relocated to the new wetlands, we propose that these be holes 13-21. Please click here for a link to the proposed course design: https://discgolfmetrix.com/?u=map&ID=25951

Any questions or concerns please contact the Town Office at 403-381-3033 or e-mail: [email protected].

The Town of Coalhurst has now received the results from the Resident Satisfaction Survey. The link is here for your information: https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-GFHKJX7W/

Phase 1 excavation of the constructed wetland/stormwater management facility that is under construction north of 45^th Avenue is nearing completion. Phase 1 consisted of the excavation of approximately 120,000 m3 of clay. Much of this clay has been removed from the site, but some has been stockpiled and will be removed over the coming months. Phase 2 will be starting this year and will include final grading. The Town of Coalhurst will share detailed design drawings once they have been completed.

-Kevin Lewis, Director of Operations

Rachael Thomas, MP – Lethbridge Constituency announces the opening for the application process of the 2022/2023 Youth Advisory Board. Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 can now apply. For more information and to apply:  Rachael Thomas, MP – Youth Advisory Board

 

On February 9, 2022 the Town had 1 of the 3 water distribution pumps, from the inside of the reservoir by the Town Office, removed and taken in for preventative maintenance. Here are a few pictures of what the pump looks like. These pumps are utilized in the Town’s water distribution system.

 

 

 

Below is a summary of the testing and flows of the Town of Coalhurst Water and Wastewater Systems for 2021:

We want to hear from you! Please click the link for a quick 2-minute survey for feedback on how we can make our Town even better. Responses will be collected until February 6, 2022. Thanks for participating!   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YJYHTGY

 

Judging for the Christmas House Decorating contest occurred on December 16th and the following homes were selected as the top 3.

1st – 629 49 Ave Close

2nd – 602 46th Ave

3rd – 206 50th Ave

 

Thanks to everyone who participated, there were so many great homes to choose from! A special thanks to the Coalhurst Fire Department for making the evening extra special by spreading some holiday cheer around Town with their lights and sirens.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Town of Coalhurst!

Lethbridge Public Library Bookmobile schedule

The Committee for Recreation & Culture in the Town of Coalhurst announces a new collaborative concept for Recreation and Culture in the Town of Coalhurst.

COVID-19 shut so many things down in the last 18 months, we found a great need to get people together again, at least for the last half of 2021.  We needed to get things restarted!

Through the Community Sustainability and Enhancement Committee, a concept was brought forward that would allow and encourage groups and volunteers to get involved in an active way to bring recreational and cultural events and activities to the community.

The Coalhurst Parks and Recreation Society shared this desire as well and were keen to get on-board.

The Committee for Recreation & Culture in the Town of Coalhurst (CRCTC) was formed.  This team includes Town Representatives, representatives from the Coalhurst Parks & Recreation Society, and three members-at-large representing Culture, youth and schools, seniors, and residents/businesses in general.

Current committee members are:

Lyndsay Montina, Chair – representative for Coalhurst P&R Soc

Mayor Dennis Cassie – representing Town Council

Deputy Mayor Ron Lagemaat – representing Town Council

Aaron Wolfe – representing Coalhurst P&R Soc

Crystal Good Rider – member-at-large

Kim Horak – member-at-large

Pam Brown – member-at-large

The committee will be the focal point for ideas and discussion of what events and activities should and could take place in the Town.  From there, community groups (such as the Coalhurst Parks and Recreation Society, and others as we develop further) will partner in gathering the volunteers needed and in organizing things to make them happen!

Town Council has allocated an interim budget to allow this programming to occur.   Proposed items from the Committee requiring budget items must be approved by Council on an individual basis this year, as the program is new for the year.  Going forward an annual plan will be created and budgeted accordingly.

We are excited for a strong degree of community engagement – for ideas, for participation, and for volunteering.  There will be lots of opportunity for all!

Please feel free to contact the committee through the Town Office (403) 381-3033 or talk with a committee member anytime.

The following link contains information for residents on the Highway 3 Twinning from the BC border to Medicine Hat along with a survey for your input:  Highway 3 Twinning survey July 8, 2021 website info

 

Due to availability of some operational components, as a result of COVID-19, in addition to some contractor deficiencies, and travel restrictions due to COVID-19, the opening of the Coalhurst spray park has been delayed.  However, please be assured that the Town of Coalhurst is working hard to address the problems and hopes to have the spray park open very soon.

Thanks for your patience.

The Town of Coalhurst will be testing the water in individual houses at the point of consumption for lead. Testing will be done following the Alberta Environment and Parks Regulations and Guidelines for Managing Lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems. See more details: Lead Management in Water Distribution Systems

On May 25, 2021, Town Council adopted a $9.6 million Operating and Capital Budget, of which. $5.1 million are capital projects, funded with government grants.  Check for details: 2021 Operating Capital Budget Highlights for Newsletter and Website

This summer the Galt Museum & Archive has a fun community present planned. We are going to refresh the outside of the museum with a new community mosaic, one made up of portraits of hundreds of southern Albertans. To achieve this we will need many southern Albertans to submit a photograph of themselves. This mosaic will be a venue for the community to showcase itself and to celebrate its diversity. It is important to us that we have submissions from across southern Alberta and not just Lethbridge where we are based!

“This May the Galt Museum and Archives is collecting photographs of residents across southern Alberta to assemble into their Community Mosaic. Send in yours today! https://galtmuseum.com/community-mosaic”

Anyone who is interested need only go to the link written above and submit their photograph. We are collecting submissions online for all of May and the mosaic should be complete and installed on the outside of the museum in early July.

GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK – MAY 2 TO MAY 8, 2021

 Emergency Preparedness Week is a national event that takes place annually during the first full week of May. Check out these links for valuable information on taking action to prevent, mitigate and prepare for risks that may face your community:  Emergency Preparedness Week | Alberta.ca;
Build an emergency kit | Alberta.ca

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s House Decorating Contest and congratulations to the winners! It was extra difficult to judge this year with so many great houses!