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Gateway The Monthly Newsletter
For The Town Of Irricana
SETTING OUR SIGHTS ON A BETTER COMMUNITY
The
Gazette
In and around your Town...
April 24th is Human Values Day
Is there someone in Irricana who
has helped you or someone else
recently and deserves to be rec-
ognized? Email your story to
[email protected] to share your story and
have it published on social media as our Hu-
man Values Day story.
Beiseker Community School
Kindergarten Registration
2017 – 2018
Children who have attained the age of five years old on or
before the last day of February, 2018 may be admitted to
kindergarten.
Please bring your child’s birth certificate
Registration packages and completed forms can be returned to
our office directly. The annual school fee of $25 can be paid
online.
For further information call the school at 403-947-3883
ISSUE Mother’s Day Senior’s Week Boys & Girls Club Sum-mer Camp Registrations VOLUNTEERS
NEEDED! Email [email protected]
If you wish to be added to a volunteer list with no lengthy commitments. Email blasts will be sent out asking for
volunteers for different local events.
Next IN THE
p: 403.935.4672 f: 403.935.4270 P.O Box 100 Irricana, AB T0M 1B0 www.irricana.com
UPCOMING PUBLIC
COUNCIL MEETINGS
April 3rd from 7:00-9:00pm
April 17th from 7:00-9:00pm
Where? Irricana Town Office
222-2nd Street
LARGE
GARBAGE PICKUP!
April 24th
Please see inside for
further details
Check inside to see how you can celebrate EASTER with us.…….
Important Updates
Large Garbage Pickup
Community Links Library Update Easter Egg Hunt Town Committees Volunteers Needed Human Values Day Council Contact Info Black Knot Disease
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Pg 4 Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Closed for Lunch: 12:30– 1:30pm
Mayor
Dennis Tracz Deputy Mayor
Frank Friesen Councillor
Lora Peterson Councillor
Kim Schmaltz Councillor Mavis Hallman
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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To reach a member of council by phone: 403-935-4672 (#6—extension below)
Ext: 200 Ext: 201 Ext: 202 Ext: 203 Ext: 204
Important
Numbers
RCMP
Admin Line
403-947-3420
Peace Officer 403-807-9838
Fortis Alberta 403-310-9473
Council Contact Information
Town Payments
Internet and telephone banking is available for tax & utility payments. Contact your financial
institution for instructions to set up your accounts. The Municipal Office accepts credit card
(Visa or Mastercard) debit, cheque and cash. For your convenience there is a drop slot on the
front door of the Municipal building at Irricana Town Office 222 2nd Street.
Verify Tax/Utility Account Numbers
Please update your online banking account information. Be aware account numbers may
change, verify account numbers on your tax/utility bill prior to making bill payments. A re-
minder to please put account numbers on your cheques.
Moving Information
Please contact the Town Office with possession dates and
mailing address changed when moving. If you have new renters
please contact the office so we are able to get the appropriate
water meter reads.
Snow Clearing
For information on snow removal in Irricana contact the
Municipal office at 403-935-4672 or [email protected]
Irricana Kindergarten and Playschool
Currently taking registrations for the
2017-2018 school year. Please call 403-
935-4727 or email [email protected] for more
information.
Table of Contents
APRIL 2017
If you are noticing that your water pressure is low or
any other concerns please contact the Town Office so that we can investigate further. Thank you.
Have your trees been affected by
Black Knot Disease?
If you require the Town’s
assistance we will happily come pick
up your
trees along
the curbside
once they
have been
cut down.
Below you will find a list of (7) piles that will be accepted for
this year’s Large Garbage Pick-Up on April 24th
**IMPORTANT** All items must be separated into 7 separate piles on the curbside. We ask that you please be patient, there will be a number of trucks working throughout the Town to ensure adequate pick up. Please have all items out on the curbside by 7.00 AM on April 24th
1. Large Recyclables
2. Lawnmowers**Gas tanks must be emptied**
3. Fridges**All items must be removed inside**
4. Metal
5. Electronics
6. Tires WITHOUT rims
7. Furniture Maximum of 2 extra bagged garbage can go with the regular
garbage pickup in the regular area (back or front)
Rural Intake Services are available in Beiseker, Crossfield, and Irricana on a first come, first
serve basis. Residents in need of information, assistance with government applications,
referrals to community services and access to Community Links programming, including
Parent Consultations, Family/Domestic Violence Supports, Counselling and Seniors Ser-
vices, can connect with the intake staff. Rural Intake Services can be provided in person or
by calling 403-620-0778.
Beiseker P.LA.Y: For parents/caregivers and children 0- 4th birthday. Participants can take part in a variety of interactive
play activities and connect with Parent Coaches as well as other parents/caregivers. There is no cost. Thursdays, 10:00am-
11:30am April 11- May 23, 2017
Traveling Tales and Tunes: This is a high quality preschool literacy program that offers children, birth to age five their
parent/caregiver an opportunity to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories in a lively environment. There is no cost. Thursdays,
10:00am-10:45am April 13-May 25 2017
E a part of the change!
Community Services Board
Looking for individuals that would
like to assist with planning programs, ser-
vices and events! Meetings are held once a
month except in the summer! (4) spots avail-
able
Community Facilities Board
Looking for individuals that would like assist
in the enhancement, maintenance and man-
agement of our community facilities. Meet-
ings held twice a year (March & November)
(3) positions available
Economic Development and Tourism
Work with committee, council, CAO and
Economic Development Officer on projects
and plans for the future of Irricana! Meetings
held once a month (4) positions available
Irricana Rural & Municipal Library Board
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of the
month (3) positions available.
Applications can be found online at
www.townofirricana.ca
B
ANNUAL LARGE
GARBAGE
Land Use
Bylaws
Starting or buying a business in
Irricana?
Home Business Development Permit
A development permit is required for a
Home Business and is valid for a two
(2) year period.
Development Permit
A development permit is required to
ensure that the proposed business is a
permitted use and is allowed under the
Land Use classifications
Business License
Every business, occupation or trade
that is carried on with the intention of
making a profit within the Town of
Irricana limits requires a business li-
cense issued by the Town, as regulated
by the Business License Bylaw.
For more information about Town Bylaws
and Permits please contact the town office
Tools for Relationship Improvement
(Couples Workshop)
This 2 day workshop is designed to
help couples increase awareness of
their issues and to build on communi-
cation tools needed to manage their
relationship more effectively. Cost is
$50/couple, sliding fee scale available.
Friday May 5, 6:30pm- 8:30pm and
Saturday May 6, 10:00am- 4:00pm
Location: Community Links Beiseker:
401, 5th st.
Contact Community Links to register
Please call to register for these programs 403.945.3900 or toll free 1-866-945-3905
BEISEKER
TUES & FRI
9:30AM-3:00PM
401, 5th St.
CROSSFIELD
2nd & 4th Wed of each month
9:00AM-12:00PM
1005 Ross St.
IRRICANA
1st & 3rd Wed of each month
1:00PM-3:00PM
226, 2nd St.
RURAL INTAKE SERVICES
PICK UP APRIL 24
GARBAGE SCHEDULE
COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY
THE BOYS AND GIRLS
CLUB OF IRRICANA
We offer structured after school programs, PD
day programs, youth drop in and leadership
groups.
The BGCI is an affordable, secure, positive,
mentored environment where children and
youth can spend time, socialize, grow and
learn.
For more information regarding cost, registra-
tion, and program details please call our Irri-
cana Coordinator at 403-804-2521 or the Air-
drie Cente at 403-948-3331
http://airdrie.bgccan.com/membership/
become-a-member
FEES
Youth (6-12 years) $25.00 per year
Teen (13-18 years) $20.00 per year
Family (6-18 years) $50.00 per year
JOIN ONE OF THE MANY
COMMITEES IN IRRICANA
Contact Tawnia at [email protected]
TOPIC Hot
Looking for fun, interesting and educational opportunities in your community?
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US
CELEBRATE EARTH HOUR
We had a great turn out at our scavenger hunt and lots
of fun!
Many thanks goes out to our volunteers and our spon-
sors at The Irricana Municipal Library, Ancora
Reclaimed Décor and The Shabby Little Vintage Shop
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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Recycle Day
Garbage Day
CONSTRUCTION WASTE will NOT be allowed on this round of
LARGE GARBAGE PICK UP
**NO OILS, PAINTS OR GAS PRODUCT**
**ALL RIMS MUST BE RE-MOVED FROM TIRES**
COMMUNITY LINKS UPDATE CONT’D
Roll to the Hole tickets are now available for $5 each!
Imagine 2,000 numbered golf balls flowing out of the back of a concrete truck! The actual
event will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017 at our offices at 125 Main Street, NW
in Airdrie where one of the balls will “Roll to the Hole” and one lucky person will win
$2,500.00 cash! 2nd place is $1000 and 3rd is $500! You can pick up your tickets at our
Beiseker office on Tuesdays and Fridays, as well as our Airdrie location during office
hours.
Join the library for our 4 week Book Fold-
ing Art project (Wednesday eve-
nings 6:30PM-7:45PM, repeat class Thursday
afternoon 2:30PM-3:45PM).
Attend Nutritionist and Dieti-cian Jen Awde for an informa-tional session about Mealtime Struggles, learn how to incor-
porate new foods into your child’s (age 1-5 years old) eat-
ing (April 10th 6:30PM-8:00PM).
Come celebrate Easter with and Easter Eggstravaganza on April 15 (11AM-2:00PM) at the Community Hall put
on by the Boys and Girls Club, Town of Irricana and Library, participate in fun crafts, listen to a Easter
story, and search for all the hidden eggs!!
Get some fresh air with our Walking Group who meet each Tuesday and Thursday (9:45AM-10:45PM) for an hour long walk around town, afterward join us for a cof-fee and visit.
connect with us at [email protected], facebook.com/irricanalibrary, and
twitter.com/irricanalibrary.
Easter Eggstravaganza
April 15th 11am– 2pm
Brought to you by: Boys & Girls Club, Town of Irricana and Irricana Municipal Library
Easter Egg Hunt: 11am—11:30am (Sponsored by Fortis) Facepainting: 12pm—2pm (Sponsored by ATB & Maxwell
South Star Realty/Rockyview North) Storytime: 1pm (Hosted by the Irricana Municipal Library)
Crafts & Bake and Book Sale hosted by the Boys & Girls Club (all proceeds go back to Irricana program opportuni-
ties)
Easter Bunny Visit and Photo booth (Town of Irricana)
Get your free ticket at the Town Office or through the Town Website
