News and Updates

Check this link for details and information on what is happening at the Coalhurst Youth Centre.
Coalhurst Youth Center March April

The Town of Coalhurst held a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers on February 5, 2019 for proposed Bylaw No. 404-19, Amendment to Municipal Development Plan. The purpose of the proposed Bylaw No. 404-19 is to provide clarity as to when the preparation and adoption, by bylaw, of an area structure plan is required, pursuant to section 633 of the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended.

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst had given first reading of the proposed Bylaw on January 15, 2019 at their Fifth Regular meeting and second and third reading was given at the Sixth Regular meeting on February 5, 2019. Bylaw 404-19 was signed and sealed.

The Town of Coalhurst also held a Public Participation in the Council Chambers on February 5, 2019 for proposed Bylaw No. 405-19, a Bylaw to specify the number of Councillors sitting on the Municipal Council from 5 to 7.

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst had given first reading of the proposed Bylaw on January 15, 2019 at their Fifth Regular meeting and second and third reading was given at the Sixth Regular meeting on February 5, 2019. Bylaw No. 405-19 was signed and sealed.

Soccer registration will be held 2 nights only.  Check link for dates, times and more information:
cksa-soccer registration-2019

Eight youth from the Lethbridge riding will be selected to meet with Rachael Harder, Lethbridge MP, once a month on a Saturday morning.  The Youth Advisory Board will run from April 2019 to March 2020, with a break over the summer.

Take a look at Rachael Harder Youth Advisery Board for all the important details on how to apply for this amazing opportunity.

FCSS and the Coalhurst Youth Centre will now accommodate a Friday Drop In for Grades 4-6 at the Coalhurst Youth Centre every other Friday from 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Check link for details:
FCSS & Youth Center.

The Coalhurst Youth Centre will still remain open every Friday for youths Grades 7+ from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

The Town of Coalhurst Administration Office will close on December 24, 2018 for the Christmas holidays and re-open on January 2, 2019 .

Payments can be made on line or cheques can be dropped off in the drop off box located at the entrance of the Town Office.

Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!

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.