Public Notices Archive

2021 GENERAL ELECTION 

The next municipal election will be October 18, 2021. In accordance with new legislation, Nomination Papers can be submitted to the Town Office during regular office hours anytime from January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021. Nomination papers will not be accepted after 12:00 p.m. on September 20.

A candidate may withdraw his or her nomination at any time during the nomination period and up to 24 hours after the close of nominations (until 12:00 p.m. September 21, 2021).

If you are interested in running for office but would like more information please view the Nomination Package: nomination package 2021 election.

Hard copies of the nomination package are also available for pick up at the Town Office during office hours.

Nomination papers can be found on the Government of Alberta website.

You can also:

• Read the Alberta Municipal Affairs  document on Running for Municipal Office in Alberta.
  • Consult Municipal elections | Alberta.ca

Effective February 1, 2021 the following utility rates will apply:
2021 Utility Rates

The Town of Coalhurst Business License and Dog License renewal invoices are being mailed out the beginning of January 2021.  2021 licenses are due and payable upon receipt.  If you do not receive your 2021 invoice/renewal by the middle of January, please contact the Town Office at 403-381-3033.  Fines may be handed out for noncompliance.

If you no longer require your license, please make sure to notify the Town Office so our files can be updated accordingly.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

If you have a Christmas tree you would like taken away, call the Town Office at 403-381-3033 and make arrangements to have Public Works come and pick it up.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

The Town Office will be closed from December 24 at 12:00 NOON and reopen
January 4 at 9:00 a.m.

Have a safe and happy Holiday!!

The Fire Restriction in the Town of Coalhurst has been lifted. Fire Restriction – Lifted

Effective October 2, 2020, the pedestrian lights at 51 Avenue and 5 Street, and, 6 Street and Spruce Drive are now operational and available for use by pedestrians using these crosswalks.

Please be aware and proceed with caution.

Remember to pay your 2020 property taxes by September 30^th if you haven’t already done so. A 12% penalty will be applied on October 1^st on your remaining 2020 balance. If you’re unsure if they’re paid, please call the Town at 403-381-3033 or email [email protected].

55 Avenue will be closed from 2 Street to 6 Street beginning Wednesday, September 23 at NOON until Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

FALL LEAF, YARD WASTE AND BRANCH COLLECTION

The Town of Coalhurst will be offering a leaf, yard waste, and branch collection for the fall of 2020.

Leaves and compostable yard waste such as plants and flowers must be in disposable brown paper bags available at the Town of Coalhurst office (Maximum 5 per household) or for purchase at various retailers. If leaves are in any other type of bag or container, they will not be picked up.

Branches must be cut to a maximum length of 6 ft.  Please tie smaller branches in manageable bundles with string or twine.

Bags and branches can be placed neatly along the fence in your rear lane. If you do not have a rear lane, they can be placed at the front of your property no earlier than 1 week before the collection date. Please do not block rear lanes or sidewalks.  The bags and branches must be out by 7:30 am on October 19^th and there will be no callbacks for pick-up.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

The road will be closed on 51 Avenue from 4 Street to 6 Street starting at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020. This closure will only be for a few hours.

Kevin Lewis
Director of Operations

6th Street will be closed from 49 Avenue to Spruce Drive starting Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. for approximately 1 week.

Detour signage will be in place.

The intersection at Highway 3 and 51 Avenue in Coalhurst will be closed August 12, 2020 due to CP Rail crossing maintenance.  CP Rail Crossing Maintenance

The Town of Coalhurst Dog Control Appeal Committee will be hearing an appeal on July 6, 2020 regarding an aggressive and vicious dog order. Notice – Dog Control Appeal Committee Hearing July 6, 2020

 

Dog Control Appeal Committee Hearing Exhibits

There will be no change in garbage pick up for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Canada Day. Please have your garbage out by 7:30 p.m. as usual.

2020 Assessment/Property Tax notices were mailed out the first week of June 2020. Mailing of 2020 Assessment Property Tax Notices

The Council of the Town of Coalhurst passed Bylaw No. 416-20, a Bylaw to Regulate the Keeping of Chickens in Urban Areas on a Temporary Basis (Urban Hen Bylaw),  at their 13th Regular meeting held on June 2, 2020.

See link for Bylaw, which includes an application form: Urban Hen Bylaw 416-20

The following link is for the Chicken 101 online course, which is needed as part of the application process and will be recognized by the Town of Coalhurst:

Date and Time
Sun, July 12, 2020
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM MDT

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chickens-101-online-tickets-108993358068 

The Town of Coalhurst is considering an Urban Hen Bylaw. Check link for the Bylaw and supplemental information. urban hen bylaw

NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
TOWN OF COALHURST
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA

PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 416-20
Urban Hen Bylaw

To be held at 7:00 p.m., June 2, 2020
Through Electronic Means

PURSUANT to Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, Statutes of Alberta, Chapter M-26, 2000, as amended, the Council of the Town of Coalhurst in the Province of Alberta hereby gives notice of its intention to consider Bylaw No. 416-20 Urban Hen Bylaw;

WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Coalhurst is considering a Bylaw to Regulate the Keeping of Chickens on a Temporary Basis;

THEREFORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT public participation on proposed Bylaw No. 416-20 will be held through electronic means at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd day of June 2020. A copy of the proposed bylaw and supplemental information is available on the Town’s website – www.coalhurst.ca.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT anyone wishing to make a formal presentation regarding the proposed bylaw should contact the Chief Administrative Officer, at (403)381-3033 or [email protected], no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 29th day of May 2020. Written, e-mailed and/or verbal presentations may be given at the Regular meeting on the above stated date.

DATED at the Town of Coalhurst in the Province of Alberta this 21st day of May 2020.

R.K. (Kim) Hauta
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Coalhurst

**This meeting will be conducted through electronic means, in accordance with Section 199 of the MGA. Public will be able to speak or to hear the meeting as it is occurring by dialing 1-647-490-1504 and entering the meeting ID 478 955 0259, when prompted. When you join, you are asked to mute your phone, until asked to speak, to minimize background noise. This public notice is provided in accordance with Section 606(6)(b) of the MGA.

 

 

During rain events remember to install downspout extensions to your downspouts. Check out  this important information. Downspout Extensions