News and Updates

Town of Coalhurst Pumpkin Recycling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 28, 2022

The Town of Coalhurst Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Coffman as the Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) effective Monday, October 3, 2022. 

Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time as a City of Lethbridge Councillor, Interim Chief Administrative Officer and Sessional Instructor at the University of Lethbridge. Most recently, he held the role of Interim CAO for the Village of Glenwood. 

In addition to overseeing town operations, Jeff will work with the Council to recruit and hire a permanent CAO in the coming months. 

“Our council looks forward to working with Jeff to move key projects and priorities forward as we look to the growth and long-term success of our community,” says Mayor Lyndsay Montina. “On behalf of Council, I would like to thank Director of Corporate Services, Mike Passey, for his leadership in the capacity of Acting CAO while we move through this transition.” 

Please join us in welcoming Jeff as Interim Chief Administrative Officer. 

The Constructed Wetland Project will improve storm water infrastructure and functions in the Town of Coalhurst. In 2017, the Town had a Storm Water Management Plan produced by an engineering firm. The Management Plan identified six areas where improvements could be made for dealing with current needs as well as the needs of the Town going into the future.

In 2020, the Storm Outfall Upgrades Project was completed. This replaced the existing outfall line that carries storm water from Coalhurst to the Oldman River. The new outfall line has much greater capacity.

In later Spring 2022, construction on the Constructed Wetland – Main Facility (southern portion) and Lafarge Facility (northern portion) began. The project site for these is on the west side of Range Road 223 between 45^th and 55^th Avenues. While the southern portion will be a new facility, the northern portion will upgrade an existing facility.

All projects thus far have received Provincial and Federal Grants to complete the work.

Finishing & Landscaping

Main construction is expected to be completed mid-Autumn 2022. All disturbed areas and stockpiles (mounds of excavated earth) will see topsoil placement, seeding, and hydro mulch occurring. This will prevent erosion and foster revegetation. Further landscaping will occur in Spring 2023, the details of which have not been finalized.

The Town intends to install a paved walking path around the Main Facility (southern portion) connecting with Spruce Drive. In the future, the Town will hold Open Houses to hear from residents regarding other recreation initiatives they would like to see in the area. No decisions have been made at this point beyond the paved walking path.

Storm Water Projects in the Future

The remaining proposed projects from Table 2.3 are not actively in the Town’s Capital Plans due to lack of funding. As funding or grants become available, the Town will pursue opportunities that may arise.

Questions or inquiries may be directed to Kevin Lewis, Director of Operations by calling the Town Office – 403-381-3033.

Engineering Drawings

Nine holes of Disc Golf ready to play at Miners Memorial Park. Download the UDisc Golf App for course layout. Sign showing course layout will be installed at Miners Memorial Park soon.

A second nine holes will be installed in Town this fall.

Check out this media release Call to Action to the Government of Alberta

2022 Assessment/Property Tax Notices were mailed the beginning of June 2022.  For your convenience, tax payments may be made by using any of the following methods:

• In person at the Town Office by cheque, cash or Interac during office hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
• Cheque in a sealed envelope dropped off in the drop off box located at the entrance to the Town Office, after office hours
• By mail (post marked not later than July 31^st to avoid penalty)
• Telephone/Online banking. (Please make sure you use your roll number on your tax assessment notice as your account number when paying)
• Credit Card – through 3^rd party – website:

                     

*Please note that payments may take 3-5 business days to process and that a Plastiq service fee will be applied. (a fee of up to 2.85% may apply to card payments.)

For all online/telephone banking payments, please pay 2-3 days prior to allow for processing in order to avoid penalties.

Please make cheque payable to:  Town of Coalhurst, Box 456 Coalhurst, AB  T0L 0V0

If you have recently acquired property and/or have not received a 2022 tax notice, please contact the Town Office at (403) 381-3033. Late payment penalties will not be waived for reason of non-receipt of Tax Notice.

TAXES PAID AFTER JULY 31^ST WILL BE ASSESSED A PENALTY OF 12%

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is developing a long-term Provincial Service Plan for Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This service plan, which will be completed by September 30, will:

• Reflect how EMS integrates into Alberta’s health system
• Provide the vision and direction for EMS in Alberta for the next five years
• Create a clear “roadmap” showing how AHS will accomplish this.

AHS completed its first phase of engagement in April 2022 and recently released a report. Feedback from the engagement process will inform the development of the plan.

AHS continues to ask Albertans for input on how Alberta’s EMS system could be improved. You can share your ideas for EMS innovation on Together4Health until June 24, 2022.

 

 

Coalhurst Spray Park is now OPEN!  The hours are 10 am – 7 pm, 7 days a week. Please follow all posted rules. Enjoy!

On May 31, 2022, Council passed the finalized 2022 Operating and Capital Budget. Check out highlights:  2022 Operating & Capital Budget Highlights

 

The opening date of June 1, 2022 for the Coalhurst Spray park has been delayed due to contractor scheduling. Opening date will be posted soon.

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