Public Notices Archive

Effective immediately, Lethbridge County, in conjunction with the Town of Coalhurst, implemented 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.

For all Provincial updates see:  http://www.alberta.ca/COVID19 

For all Town of Coalhurst updates see below:

March 26, 2020 – Coalhurst Utility & Property Tax Deferral Program

March 23, 2020 – Town of Coalhurst Parks Update

March 20, 2020 – https://coalhurst.ca/2020/03/20/public-works-announcement/

March 20, 2020 – https://coalhurst.ca/2020/03/20/coalhurst-covid-19-pandemic-community-helping-hands-response/

March 19, 2020 – https://coalhurst.ca/2020/03/19/town-of-coalhurst-facilities-closed-to-the-public/

March 17, 2020 – https://coalhurst.ca/2020/03/17/message-from-the-mayor-2/

March 16, 2020 – https://coalhurst.ca/2020/03/16/changes-to-town-services-programming/

 

In the event of the Covid-19 pandemic, more and more people are flushing items other than toilet paper. Even though some items say that they are biodegradable and able to be flushed, they are not. These items do not fully break down and can cause major problems in the sewer system. Please dispose of these items in your regular garbage.

Items include, but are not limited to:
– wipes (disinfectant, baby and any other type of wipes)
– paper towel
– rags

Communities, including Coalhurst, have experienced sewer infrastructure problems including blocked sewer mains and sewer lift station pumps being plugged. This is very problematic and can lead to sewer back-ups to residences.

Please do not flush anything down toilets except for toilet paper.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations
Town of Coalhurst
Ph 403-381-3033
e-mail: [email protected] 

TOWN OF COALHURST FACILITIES CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

Good Afternoon Residents of Coalhurst:

RE: TOWN OF COALHURST COVID-19 RESPONSE

The COVID-19 pandemic has created concerns for the world, including our community. The Town of Coalhurst will abide by directives provided by Alberta Health, the Provincial and Federal Governments. As well, we will be working in consort with neighbouring communities to ensure consistency in our approach. Mayor, Council and Town Administration, including public works and emergency services, are committed to maintaining the health and well-being of our residents. Although this is unlike anything we have ever experienced, working together as a community will allow us to overcome this difficult time. I further believe that we need to support one another, helping neighbours in need and to seek support for ourselves when necessary. The Town is looking at creating a registry of residents in need of assistance, whether that be seniors, disabled, health conditions, or otherwise, in addition to volunteers available to assist in this regard. Please watch for more information on this initiative. The Mayor and Council will continue to meet on a regular basis to ensure the safe operation of the Town.

As of recent, the Town of Coalhurst’s Emergency Advisory Committee met (March 16, 2020) as well as Town Council to discuss our response to COVID-19. The following short-term measures are in effect as of March 17, 2020:

• All Town facilities and events will be closed and cancelled until further notice.
• The Town Office will remain open, however, we are encouraging residents to avoid in-person visits and use telephone, email, website, and the Town app to conduct business. The office drop box can also be used for payments.
• Council will continue to meet via electronic means to monitor and provide regular updates.
• The Emergency Management Committee, Public Works, CAO, and the Mayor will be meeting on a regular basis and working closely to ensure timely responses are in place.
• We will continually update Coalhurst residents on changes via social media and website.
• Staffing and service levels will be adjusted keeping core services operating such as fire, water, sewer, garbage, etc.

As you have all heard in the news reports, these are measures individuals and families should be taking:

• Please be considerate and understanding of others, especially those who are high risk.
• Discourage hoarding supplies and making unnecessary visits to others or businesses.
• Please stay informed via www.alberta.ca/covid19. This gives up-to-date and correct prevention tips, and other helpful information.
• If you are ill (even if these are not symptoms of COVID-19) please stay home.
• Practice social distancing. Avoid touching face. Use sneeze and cough etiquette.
• If you think you have symptoms, please use Alberta Health Self-Assessment at https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/Assessment.aspx 
• Call Health Link at 811 to discuss your symptoms and to receive directions on next steps.

I thank all the residents for their understanding as we make these temporary adjustments. Hoping everyone stays safe and healthy.

Sincerely,

Mayor Dennis Cassie

This link from Alberta Health and will keep you updated on COVID19 information. Information updated regularly.

http://www.alberta.ca/COVID19

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst gives notice of its intention to consider Bylaw No. 412-20 being a Bylaw to Decrease the Number of Councillors.  Check link for details: Public Participation Notice Bylaw 412-20 decrease to number of Councillors March 3, 2020

This will take place on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Town Office.

Flu shots are still available at pharmacies and clinics.

Starting February 1, 2020, you will notice some changes on your Town Utility bill.  Please check link for details: Utility rates for 2020

Garbage pick-up schedule for the holidays:

Wednesday, December 25th moved to Thursday, December 26th.

Wednesday, January 1st moved to Thursday, January 2nd.

All other days will be picked up on normally scheduled days.

Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year
Public Works Department

Starting on Friday November 15 at 8:00 am, the intersection at Highway 25 and Township Road 92 will be closed for paving and line painting. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Work is expected to be completed by 5:00 pm on Monday November 18.

Thank you for your cooperation.

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE

Town fall leaf pick up will be November 18, 2019.

Leaves must be in recyclable brown paper bags available at most hardware stores. **PLEASE NOTE: THE TOWN OF COALHURST WILL SUPPLY, FREE OF CHARGE, 5 BROWN RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS, PER PERSON, WHILE THEY LAST. BAGS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE TOWN OFFICE.

Must be placed in the rear lane or in front if there is no rear lane BEFORE 8:00 AM on scheduled day.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations
Town of Coalhurst

The Town of Coalhurst would like to remind residents that the Town’s reduced speed zones, of
30 km/h, are playground zones not school zones.  Part 3 – Speed Limits – Section 3.2.2 of the Town of Coalhurst Traffic Bylaw No. 398-18 states:  Pursuant to provisions of the Traffic Safety Act, R.S.A. 2000, C.T-6, the prescribed hours during which a playground zone is in effect in the Town is the period beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. daily.  This is every day, all year round.

As residents may have noticed, the Town has a speed radar sign that has been posted, for a duration of time, at different locations around Town.  Data, such as speed, date and time, is collected from the speed radar sign and trends can then be determined.  The information will then be submitted to the RCMP so they may become of aware of the problem areas in Town that need to be monitored and enforced.

For everyone’s safety, please be aware and abide by the speed limits throughout Town.

The Town of Coalhurst would like to remind its residents that Bylaw No. 398-18, Part 19 requires
property owners to maintain their sidewalks, including snow and ice removal.

The Town strongly recommends that residents do their best to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice in a timely manner (48 HOURS) in order to avoid any potential liability for injuries that might occur to members of the public. The Town would also encourage residents to help neighbors in need, especially seniors, with snow removal this winter. Take a few extra minutes when shoveling your own sidewalk to shovel a neighbor’s sidewalks and to keep them clear, ice-free and safe.

In respect of your neighbors and the overall quality of life in this great Town of Coalhurst please do your part in providing safe walking paths for our citizens this winter, thank you in advance.

Town of Coalhurst
Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Cell: 403-635-2529
Town Office: 403-381-3033
E-mail: [email protected]

Construction of the intersection upgrades at Highway 25 and Township Road 9-2 has begun as of September 16th, to be completed in late October of this year (2019). The worksite will be active from Monday to Saturday during daylight hours.

Major work items for the intersection upgrades include excavation, grading and paving. During these phases, various traffic accommodation measures including lane closures and intermittent delays will be required, resulting in a disruption of traffic flow along Highway 25 and Township Road 9-2.

Drivers are encouraged to consider alternative routes to limit interaction with the active worksite throughout the course of construction. If an alternative route is not available to you, please exercise caution and remember to reduce your traveling speed through the construction zone for your, and the workers safety. We kindly remind you that Lethbridge Police Service has been, and will remain active within the work area to enforce the construction zone speed limit during work hours.

Once completed, the intersection of Highway 25 and Township Road 9-2 will provide an increased level of service to all users including the addition of acceleration and by-pass lanes to facilitate turning movements and intersection illumination.

We appreciate your patience and understanding on the matter, and look forward to the completion of the project in a timely manner.

As of August 20, 2019 at 8:00 am, the section of 6th Street between 53rd and 55th Avenue will be closed for approximately 1 week for utility work. Please adjust accordingly. Thank you.

Town Branding Contest

Who knows Coalhurst better than its very own residents!
The Town wants your best ideas for a new Town Brand! Residents of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to combine past, present, and future elements of Coalhurst into a new logo and slogan. Brainstorm ideas with neighbors, family, or friends, then get creative and draft a logo and slogan and send it into the Town Office. If your idea gets chosen, you could win up to $1000, plus leave a lasting impression on the Town’s history!

Contest Details
Starting immediately, residents can drop off their entry forms at the Town Office or scan/email them to [email protected] You must be a resident of Coalhurst to be eligible. Administration will compile the entries and Council will choose a winner. Hand drawn or digital designs are both welcomed. The winning slogan and logo will then be taken to a graphic designer to be transformed into a polished, professional, final product.

Logo and Slogan Requirements
Logos should be clear, meaningful, and able to be easily scaled and printed on various types and sizes of mediums including stationary, fabrics, equipment, digital, etc. Slogans should be less than 10 words and help convey the feeling of the Town in a catchy, memorable manner. The logo and slogan should complement each other in their feel and design. Logos and slogans will be reviewed both as a combo as well as separately. Potentially, a slogan from one individual may be selected and not their logo, and vice versa. In this case, $700 will be given to one individual with the selected logo and $300 to the other individual with the selected slogan. If no suitable entries are submitted during the contest, the Town may choose to look at outside sources instead.

Final date for entries is September 30, 2019.

Submissions or questions should be emailed to [email protected]

Town Branding Contest Submission Form

My name is Melanie Marek and I am the new Bylaw Enforcement Officer for the Town of Coalhurst and the Village of Barons. I grew up in Lethbridge Alberta and have recently returned to Southern Alberta with my family. I am excited to join your Town and I will do my best to make it a safe and wonderful place for everyone to live. My goals for the upcoming summer months will be to educate the community on what my role is and remind everyone of common Town Bylaws with a focus on parking issues, dog licensing, weed control and unsightly premises. Please feel free to stop by the Town Office with any of your Bylaw concerns or questions… or just to say Hi!

We are now requesting that if you have a complaint, come in to the Town office and fill out a complaint form, or for your convenience, go to the Town of Coalhurst website at www.coalhurst.ca and complete our online complaint form process which will be directed to my email at [email protected]

Thank you.
Melanie Marek
Bylaw Enforcement Officer

The Development Officer will be away from the Town Office from August 26 – September 9, 2019. Check link for details.  Development Officer Away From Office

The recycling station in Coalhurst is now accepting styrofoam. Check out the link: Styrofoam Recycling

NOTE:  PACKING PEANUTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. This is not in the poster.