News and Updates

Special Guest of the CDS
Remembrance Week, 2018

Submitted by Department
of National Defence

Every year for a week leading up to Remembrance Day, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Canadian Armed Forces Chief Warrant Officer (CAFCWO) select a member of the Canadian Armed Forces to be a guest of honour to accompany them during the Remembrance Day ceremonies located at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.  This year the CDS, General Jonathan Vance and the CAFCWO, Chief Warrant Officer Alain Guimond chose Sergeant (Sgt.) Jeremy Joseph James Leblanc from Coalhurst, Alberta to be their guest.

Created in 1998, the Remembrance Day Sentry Program recognizes outstanding Regular and Reserve Force sailors, soldiers, airmen and airwomen of the CAF, and a member of the RCMP, for their dedication, professionalism and performance. Participation in this program is a unique experience for those selected.

Typically, the member who is chosen by the CDS and the CAFCWO is a soldier who has displayed exemplary conduct on and off duty and has been wounded in the course of action on a tour overseas.

Sergeant (Sgt.) Leblanc currently serves in the first battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment (1 RCR). He grew up in Coalhurst, attending Coalhurst Highschool.  Jeremy played a lot of soccer and hockey.  It was travel and a sense of adventure that drew him to join the Canadian Armed Forces in 2000.

After completing his Basic Infantry Qualification, he was posted to 1 RCR where he deployed to Bosnia, Afghanistan and, most recently, to Ukraine. It was in Kandahar, Afghanistan, in Oct of 2006 that he was injured.  During a coordinated direct enemy attack on their strong point along route Summit, Sgt. Leblanc was hit by shrapnel from an enemy rocket-propelled grenade.

An avid fisherman, he lives in Petawawa with his wife, Melissa, and their sons Cooper and Parker.

Below:  Sergeant Leblanc and sons

November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week in Alberta. With second (or third?) winter creeping in and heating season is in full swing, it’s time to remind Albertans to protect their homes against CO.

CO is an invisible, silent, odourless toxic gas, often referred to as the ‘silent killer.’  Every year, ATCO responds to more than 3,000 service and emergency calls related to CO, involving improperly operating natural gas appliances, exhaust from vehicles idling in a garage and poorly vented wood-burning fireplaces. It’s extremely hard to detect, and in an enclosed space such as a home or garage, even a small amount can be dangerous. That’s why having a CO alarm can save your life.  carbon monoxide

Submitted by ATCO

 

Check link for winners.  Halloween House Judging Contest

The RCMP has provided the Town with a resident-facing, interactive crime map that shows information on missing persons, stolen vehicles and high crime areas.

This new information can be found on the Town’s web site under Emergency Services. Check it out.

Yes, Cannabis is legal, but know the rules:    Cannabis Government Rules Poster

This program begins July 2 and runs through August 16, for children 6-12 years, and is free.

Check link for details: Neighbourhood Play Program

Are you prepared in the event of an emergency?  Check out these most helpful links for information on emergency preparedness and be prepared.

Wireless Public Alerting

Emergency Kit

Check out these amazing seniors who celebrated their 80th birthdays on Saturday, April 28th at the 55+ Club:  80th Brithday party

Teamworks Career Centre is offering Project Hire, a Workplace Training Program which is jointly funded by Alberta Government and Government of Canada.  Check out these links to see what this is all about.  Can benefit employers and those looking for employment.

Project Hire Poster (1)
Project Hire Employer-Employee Process Expectations

COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM

 The Town of Coalhurst would like to remind community organizations of the availability of Policy No. 00-01-28 – Community Grant Program.

The purpose of this Policy is to provide guidelines for the provision of financial assistance to community organizations for programs, special events or activities which enhance and enrich recreational, sport and cultural opportunities in the community.

This Policy, in its entirety, can be found on the Town of Coalhurst web site www.coalhurst.ca under Bylaws and Policies. The form for the Application For Funding can also be found and downloaded from there, or picked up at the Town Office.

If you are planning an event that may fit the criteria for this funding assistance, please check out this policy.

The dates and deadlines to apply for funding are as follows:

• October 31^st for programs/events being hosted during the first half (January 1^st – June 30^th) of the    new year
• April 30^th for programs/events being hosted during the second half (July 1^st – December 31^st)          of the year

April 15 – 21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week

Volunteer Appreciation Week

Parents, Community Members & CES/CHS Staff are all invited to attend these FREE seminars sponsored through a Community Initiatives grant from Family & Community Support Services (FCSS).  See poster:

FCSS Poster

Click on link for a hearth felt Thank You  and information on event development:
Family Day Thanks and Event Development

Join David Schneider, MLA Little Bow for a Town Hall on Rural Crime.  Click 2018 nobleford town hall rural crime newspaper ad for details.

Do you want to win FREE admission for you and your family to the Coalhurst Family Day event happening on February 19^th?

All you have to enter is follow these two easy steps!

1. Post a picture of your family on Facebook and use the hashtag #CoalhurstFamilyDay2018.
2. Once you have posted your family picture, tag your name in the comments section below!

Winners will be chosen in a random draw and announced on the Town of Coalhurst website, Facebook and Twitter pages on February 16^th at 11:00 am.

2018 CKSA Soccer Registration

Wednesday Feb 7, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Coalhurst Community Center

Tuesday Feb 13, 2018
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Coalhurst Community Center

Fees: $55 per player

Age Groups: 
U6 Born 2012-2013
U8          Born 2010-2011
U10        Born 2008-2009
U12        Born 2006-2007
U14        Born 2004-2005
U16        Born 2002-2003
U18 Born 2000-2001

Coulee Kickers is a fun league and all levels of players are invited to join in! Teams are co-ed and games are played in the County of Lethbridge.  Season starts April 2nd- till June 16th 2018.

Please bring players AHC card.—

Jose Rauda
Marketing Coordinator
(888) 678-2060

 

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst review the water, sewer, waste management, and storm sewer rates annually and set them accordingly to reflect the cost of providing these services.

For 2018, Council has approved no increase to the water, sewer and waste management rates. The storm sewer monthly rate will be increased by $0.45.  To promote water conservation, the cubic meters allowed per month for water will be decreased from 22 cubic meters to 20 cubic meters.

These new rates will be effective February 1, 2018.

Monthly residential water/sewer/waste management/storm sewer rates for Town of Coalhurst residential customers effective February 1st, 2018 will be:

Basic water rate – $39.75 for the first 20.0 cubic meters – or portion thereof – plus $1.75 for each additional 1.0 cubic meter used over 20.0 cubic meters
Flat sewer rate – $37.30
Flat garbage rate – $18.90
Senior’s flat garbage rate – $9.45
Storm sewer rate – $5.50

Monthly commercial water/sewer/waste management/storm sewer rates for Town of Coalhurst customers effective February 1^st, 2018 will be:

Basic water rate – $50.40 for the first 20.0 cubic meters – or portion thereof – plus $1.75 for each additional 1.0 cubic meter used over 20.0 cubic meters
Flat sewer rate – $37.30
Flat garbage rate – $18.90 – 95 Gallon Bin/$37.80 – 300 Gallon Bin
Storm sewer rate – $5.50

Come skate with us every Friday afternoon in January and February 2018.

When: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Where: Outdoor Rink at Miner’s Park

We will be playing hockey and other winter ice skating games. Games and activities will vary from week to week. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring your own skates and helmet.

Helmets are HIGHLY recommended, and not provided – PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN!

Watch the website and Facebook page for updates and cancellations

The Town of Coalhurst is not responsible for any injuries incurred at the event.

For more information please contact

Deb Florence, Recreation Coordinator at 403-394-5150

The Town Office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from NOON, December 22, 2017 to 9:00 a.m., January 2, 2018.

Payments can still be made, by cheque, through the drop off box at the front door of the office or online/telebanking.

Have a safe and Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!

Interested in becoming involved in Town events?  Sign up to volunteer.  All you have to do is click on the red Volunteer Today tab in the following link and sign up on line:

VOLUNTEER COALHURST