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September Utility Invoice Due Date

The September 6, 2023, Utility Invoice provided by the Town of Coalhurst contained a due date error.

The September utility payments are not due on September 1, 2023; the correct due date is:
September 30, 2023.

Our apologies for any confusion this may have caused. Please contact the Town Office at (403) 381-3033 or [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

Additional information regarding utility payments can be found below:

Utility Contract:  Utility Contract

Sign up for e-billing:  E-billing Information and Sign Up

Click below for information on Utility Auto Payments:
Utilities Auto Payment Information

Sign up for Utility Auto Payments: Utilities Auto Payment Form

Cancel Utility Auto Payments:  Utilities Auto Payment Cancellation Form

We Now Accept Credit Cards  for online payments only – Utilities and/or taxes
If you wish to pay by credit card click button below:
                       

*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.)

Residents and businesses asked to conserve water

The City of Lethbridge, which provides water to Coalhurst, has asked water users to voluntarily take action to conserve water during this period of extended hot, dry weather.
The following is a Public Service Announcement from the City with further details:

City of Lethbridge

August 17, 2023

With extended dry, hot weather and several southern Alberta water basins experiencing shortages, the City of Lethbridge is asking everyone to do their part in conserving water. Voluntary action now will help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.

Residents, businesses and institutions are asked to take whatever actions they can – big or small – to conserve water. Every drop matters and everyone has a role to play in helping conserve water in their community and for their neighbours downstream.

Ways to conserve water can include:

  • Limiting all outdoor uses including watering lawns and washing cars
  • Do not run the tap unnecessarily. Consider reusing water where possible
  • Minimize shower time and bath levels
  • Use the washer and dishwasher only when necessary
  • Flush toilets only when necessary
  • Brainstorm ideas within your own businesses, institutions or work areas to see where other conservation efforts might make sense

While the water conservation effort is in effect, the City of Lethbridge is rationing water usage in the following ways:

  • Suspending washing of City vehicles unless necessary for safety reasons
  • Reducing watering in feature parks, sportsfields and schools by 25 per cent
  • Reducing watering in other parks and boulevards by 50 per cent
  • Temporarily closing Gyro Spray Park at Nicholas Sheran and Rotary Fountain in Galt Gardens at the end of the day Thursday, August 17. Legacy Park Spray Park will remain open at this time.
  • Dry street sweeping where possible

The City of Lethbridge provides water to Coaldale, Coalhurst, Picture Butte, Monarch, Diamond City, Shaughnessy, Iron Springs, Turin and other regional partners. All communities are requested to help conserve water.

The Alberta government continues to monitor the situation watching precipitation levels, reservoirs and lake levels, stream flow rates in rivers and water demand. They continue to work closely with municipal governments to help manage and conserve water where possible. More information is available here: Drought | Alberta.ca

Water conservation efforts are in place until further notice and residents are thanked in advance for their cooperation.

The Town of Coalhurst is Hiring!

The Town of Coalhurst is hiring for a Director of Community Development!
Visit our Career Opportunities page for more information.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and other relevant documents, in confidence, using the subject line ‘Director of Community Development Position’
by mail to: Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Coalhurst, Box 456, Coalhurst, Alberta, T0L 0V0
or by email in PDF format to [email protected]

Posting remains open until 12 noon, September 11, 2023, or until a suitable candidate is found.

Fire Restriction in Place

Lethbridge County has issued a fire restriction until further notice.
Note: the Town of Coalhurst abides by Lethbridge County’s fire restriction mandates.

PSA – Fire Restriction Issued in Lethbridge County Effective July 21

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
July 21, 2023

Fire Restriction in effect for Lethbridge County

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY– Lethbridge County has issued a Fire Restriction effective at 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 21, 2023. Hot, dry conditions are forecasted to continue into next week, elevating the risk of fire spread.

Under the Fire Restriction all active fire and fireworks permits are cancelled and no new ones will be issued until further notice. Fines apply for burning during a Fire Restriction. If conditions do not improve, Lethbridge County may move from a Fire Restriction to a Fire Ban at any time. Always be aware of the current Fire Ban status by visiting https://lethcounty.ca/p/fire-bans.
Recreational campfires (campground and backyard fire pits) and acceptable incinerators that meet the specifications of the County’s Fire Bylaw #22-002 are permitted. Visit https://lethcounty.ca/p/fire-permits or call the County office at 403-328-5525 to determine if yours meets the criteria. Fires contained in cooking or heating appliances fueled by fluids or gasses (gas or propane-fueled fire rings, BBQs, stoves, and heaters) are also allowed.

The Restriction has been issued to prevent wildfires, which can threaten public safety and result in possible evacuation orders, property damage, poor air quality, and road closures.
“With temperatures forecasted to remain high, and no precipitation anticipated in the coming days, we expect the wildfire risk to increase,” says Byron Fraser, Lethbridge County Fire Services Manager. “We are asking the public to be aware of this risk and take actions to prevent them.”

Never throw cigarette butts into ditches or dry grass. When enjoying a recreational fire pit, always make sure the fire is completely out and never leave it unattended. With some producers beginning harvest, the risk of fires in the field has also increased. Always have a water truck available and do not hesitate to call 911 for assistance if a fire ignites. Also thoroughly check all equipment before use. Removing debris from the mechanisms can prevent a spark from turning into a running fire.

Lethbridge County encourages citizens to take action and ensure they are prepared this wildfire season. Have a household emergency kit that includes essential items like food, water, first aid supplies, medications, and important documents. Learn how to build a kit at https://www.alberta.ca/build-an-emergency-kit.aspx. Keeping vehicles fuelled up in case of an evacuation order and downloading the Alberta Emergency Alert app to receive emergency notifications are additional actions to be prepared for unexpected situations.

Request for Proposal: Recreation Master Plan

The Town is requesting proposals for the development of a Recreation Master Plan. For more information, visit:

FAQ

  1. Q: Is there a determined budget for the project?
    A: Yet to be determined.
  2. Q: What are the submission guidelines? Is electronic submission acceptable? To whom should proposals be addressed to?
    A: Yes, electronic submission for the RFP response is fine, pdf is preferable, they should be emailed to [email protected] and titled recreation master plan RFP submission, final report requirements are on page 16 of the RFP.
  3. Q: What existing policy and planning documents will be made available to the successful proponent?
    A: All planning statutory documents and relative bylaws and policies are available to the public on our website and will be made available as required.
  4. Q: Does the Town have any existing GIS files of Town assets that will be made available to the successful proponent?
    A: Yes, and most are publicly available, https://gis.orrsc.com/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=Coalhurst_Public.Coalhurst on our website.

 

Sewer Dump Closure

Town of Coalhurst’s Sewer Dump Station will be closed Saturday June 17 2023. It will reopen Sunday June 18 2023. 

Sorry for any inconvenience 

2023 Assessment and Tax Notices have been sent out.

2023 Assessment and Tax Notices have been sent out.

Taxes are due by Monday July 31, 2023. Payments may be made at the Town Office or through your financial institution/online banking. If you are paying through your bank, please be sure to use the Town of Coalhurst Taxes payee and use your roll number as the account number. We do not accept credit card payments at the Town Office; however, there are options online which charge a small fee. Please contact the Town Office for further information.

If you participate in the Monthly Autopay program, your payment amount will be updated on the July 15 payment. As part of the program, the payment deadline does not apply to you. You will continue to make a monthly payment.

If you wish to appeal your assessment, your first step should be to contact the Assessor (Benchmark Assessment Consultants 403-381-0535).

For any other inquiries, you can contact the Town Office by email at [email protected] or by phone – 403-381-3033.

Advance Voting is Now Open!

Advance voting for the 2023 Provincial General Election is now open. In Coalhurst, advance polls are being held at the Coalhurst Community Centre, 527-50th Ave. Coalhurst, and are open from 9am – 8pm on Tuesday, May 23, Wednesday, May 24, Thursday, May 25, Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27.

Election Day is Monday, May 29, 2023, with polls at the Coalhurst Community Centre open from 9am – 8pm.

During advance voting days you may vote at any advance voting location in Alberta. If you are unable to attend the Community Centre, go to https://map.elections.ab.ca/Index.aspx to find the location closest to you.

For more information about voting in this election, including ID requirements and what to do if you’ve been impacted by the wildfires, go to: https://www.elections.ab.ca/current-election-information/

Spring Clean-up

Spring Clean-up 2023

The intent of spring clean-up is to allow residents to dispose of yard waste, branches, and large items. We ask that residents use their garbage carts for regular bagged waste throughout the year to help reduce trucking and loader clean-up costs. Up to $8,000 could be saved if we reduce regular garbage from spring clean-up.

 Piles of loose debris will not be picked up.

You must have all of you Items out by 8:00 AM May 25th.

Please do not put items out before May 18th.

Items placed out after that time will be the responsibility of the homeowner/resident.

Items that will be collected:

Tree branches: stack neatly in one direction as to not impede traffic in the lane. Please bundle small branches with string. No branches over 6 ft in length. Place branches in a separate pile as they are picked up at a different time.

Bagged yard waste

Furniture and mattresses

Appliances: All appliances that do not contain freon. No refrigerators/ freezers

Metal Items:  Bikes, BBQs, other metal items place in a separate pile as metal is recycled and picked up at a different time.

Electronics: Place in a separate pile as these items are picked up at a different time.

We will not collect:

Renovation or Construction Material

Dirt, rocks, concrete, bricks, sod

Roofing Materials (shingles)

Paints, solvents, chemicals, oils, antifreeze

Car parts or car bodies

Drywall

Refrigerator, freezers, A/C units or other items containing freon gas

Please use vertically