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Irricana Municipal Enforcement

July 2015 Volume 5 Issue 4

Gateway Gazette

Pitch In

Thanks to all of the community groups

who came out to lend a hand on May

9th picking up trash and debris to help

keep Irricana beautiful!

The Town of Irricana encourages resi-

dents to take pride in their properties.

In an effort to maintain the attractive-

ness of Irricana, please be aware that

Bylaw Enforcement will be inspecting

again this year looking for unsightly

properties. Let’s do our part to ensure

that Irricana presents itself well as a

community to live in!

Pictured: Volunteers from Station 108—Irricana

Volunteer Fire Fighters

The Town of Irricana has contracted Peace Officers to provide

enhanced protective services to the citizens of Irricana. Peace

Officers are appointed by the Alberta Solicitor General and

Minister of Public Security to perform a range of duties under

the Peace Officer Act. The role of the Municipal Enforcement

Office is to enhance public safety within the town limits. The

overall focus of Municipal Enforcement is to work to ensure

high levels of compliance with our Town Bylaws and several

provincial statutes.

Community Peace Officers work within the municipality to

provide the following services: Investigate municipal bylaws and select provincial

legislation complaints

Enforcement of Municipal Bylaws

Enforcement of Province of Alberta statutes, including

but not limited to:

- Traffic Safety Act

- Gaming and Liquor Act

- Tobacco Reduction Act

- Enhanced Environment Act

- Animal Protection Act

- Dangerous Dog Act

Animal control duties

Assist RCMP, EMS and Fire Service

Patrolling residential, commercial and industrial areas

Attend special events to assist in public safety and

security

Bylaw Tickets can be paid at: Irricana Town Office Provincial Tickets: Follow the instructions on the back of the

ticket or at the Airdrie Courthouse: Suite 113, 104—1 Ave

NW Airdrie.

In This Issue

Municipal Enforce-ment 1

Pitch In 1

Tourism Assess-ment 1

Personal Supports 2

Emergency Prepar-edness 2

Boys and Girls Club 2

Community Links 3

Community Pro-grams 3

Volunteer Oppor-tunities 3

Town Information 4

Summer Fair 5

Library 6

Library 7

Green Thumb Awards 8

Garage Sales 8

Communities in Bloom 8

Canada Day 8

The Boys and Girls Club of Irricana “The Crib”

Using Technology During a Disaster We rely on technology more and more to keep in touch with our family, friends, and colleagues with a click of a

button. But what happens in the event of a major emergency? Suddenly these tools can become vital in helping

you and your family deal, get in touch and stay informed. So here are some tips on the use of technology in an

emergency: If possible, use non-voice channels like text messaging, email or social media. These use less band-

width than voice communications and may work even when phone service doesn’t. If you must use a phone, keep

your conversation brief and convey only vital information to emergency personnel and/or family. This will also

conserve your phone’s battery. Unable to complete a call? Wait 10 seconds before redialing to help reduce net-

work congestion. Note, cordless phones rely on electricity and will not work during a power outage. If you have a

landline, keep at least one corded phone in your home. Keep extra batteries or a charger for your mobile device

in your emergency kit. Consider getting a solar-powered, crank, or vehicle phone charger. If you don’t have a cell

phone, keep a prepaid phone card in your emergency kit. Keep your contacts up to date on your phone, email

and other channels. This will make it easier to reach important contacts, such as friends, family, neighbours, child’s

school, or insurance agent. If you have a Smartphone, save your safe meeting location(s) on its mapping applica-

tion. Conserve your Smartphone's battery by reducing the screen’s brightness, placing your phone in airplane

mode, and closing apps you are not using. You never know how long a power outage will last! Text instead of

calling! In an emergency, the rush of people calling each other can overwhelm cell towers. Each cell tower can

only handle so much cell traffic at the same time, so when that cell tower hits saturation that's when you struggle

to get a dial tone. Texting uses far less bandwidth, is a better option for keeping in touch with loved ones in the

event of an emergency and is also less taxing on a phone's battery, which could be critical in an emergency situa-

tion. Once a text message is sent, even if there is no bandwidth available at the time you hit 'send,' the message

will go through as soon as it can. Remember, in an emergency or to save a life, call 9-1-1 for help. You cannot

currently text 9-1-1. If you are not experiencing an emergency, do not call 9-1-1. If your area offers 3-1-1 service

or another information system, call that number for non-emergencies.

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Personal Supports

Irricana Food Bank

403-935-4911or 403-935-4243

or the Town Office 403-935-4672

Airdrie & District Victim

Assistance Society

Support for victims of crime or

tragedy 403-945-7290

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 403-947-3456, 403-463-1991 or

403-947-2744 Meetings are held on

Friday and Sundays at 8:00 pm at the

West United Church.

Community Links Family and Individual Crisis Sup-

port and community services.

Call 403-945-3900 or toll free 1

-866-945-3905

K.I.K. Fifty Plus Club- Helen Murphy

403-935-4457 R.C.M.P. - Beiseker De-

tachment :

Complaints 403-947-3496

Admin: 403-947-3420

Kids Help Line

1-800-668-6868 Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-387-KIDS(5465)

Women’s Emergency Shelter Cal-

gary 403-234-7233 Wheatland Shelter (Strathmore)

403-934-6634

Emergency Services

911 Health LINK

1-866-408-LINK (5465) Calvary Chapel Irricana

For personal support call Pastor Rob

Mantle at

403-935-0119 Alberta Network for Mental

Health

214 2nd Street Irricana,

1866-452-1933

Irricana Recreation Complex

West Side 302-2nd Street Irricana, AB 403-948-3331 or 1-877-948-3331

We offer structured after school programs, PD day programs, youth drop in and two leadership groups - Torch & Keystone.

We will also be offering summer day camps to youth in the Irricana and area. Details are on the Town of Irricana website at

irricana@irricana.com 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, registration, and program details, please call our Irricana Coordinator at

403-804-2521 or the Boys and Girls Club of Airdrie at 403-948-3331.

Traveling Tales and Tunes- A partnership with the Beiseker

Public Library and Community Links A high quality preschool literacy program that offers children, birth to age 5, and

their parent/caregiver the opportunity to enjoy songs, rhymes, and stories in a

relaxing and lively environment.

Sept 15- Oct 6

10:00-10:45am

Beiseker Public Library

No cost.

Safe Tots- Beiseker- For parents/caregivers with children 3-6 yrs Start the personal safety training early with this lively and interactive program

aimed at preschool children!

*An adult MUST accompany their child to the program.

Presented by Safe4Live Safety Training Classes

Oct 9, 10:00-11:00am

Cost is $5/child

Stress and the Body Workshop-Adults This workshop will help you become more aware of how stress affects your body,

mind and spirit, and learn healthy strategies to manage stress more effectively.

Wed, 6:00-8:30pm

Oct 7, 2015 Cost is $25/adult *sliding fee scale available.

Irricana AG Society- Call 403-827-

1869 for meeting times, activities & rent-

als

www.irricanaagsociety.ca

Irricana Beiseker Soccer Associa-

tion- Community volunteers needed.

Call 403-935-4266 or email:

pauljohnson@efirehose.net

1st Irricana Scout Group - contact

Kelvin at 403-935-0083 or irricanas-

coutssecretary@tmail.com

IKBK Minor Baseball Association

403-935-4170

Irricana Lions Club- Meet the 2nd

and 4th Mondays at 8:00 pm at the

Irricana Community Hall Upstairs

Lions Room

Contact Brian Culp 403-935-3595

Irricana Ladies Club- meet the first

Wednesday from September to June

7:30 pm at the Irricana Community

Hall - upstairs Lions Club room. New

members welcome.

Call 403-668-1382

Irricana Artist Co-op– Contact

Philip Liesemer at 403-969-7445 or

philip@holeinthewallstudio.ca

Bail Us Out - Animal Rescue - 403-

890-0911 or bailusout.ca

Station 108—Irricana Volunteer

Fire Fighters is looking for

Volunteers — Call Rocky View County

for more information

403-230-1401

Irricana Playschool

403-935-4727

Irricana ECS - 403-935-4727

irecs@persona.ca

Community Links

Community Volunteer Opportunities

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Community Programs

Rural Intake

North Rockyview Community Links is launching

a new outreach program to Irricana and Rocky-

view residents. An intake staff member will be in

Irricana at the Town Office on the first and third

Wednesdays of each month from 9:00 am to

12:00 pm starting early 2015. Residents in need of government applications,

referrals to regional services, access to many of

Community Links programming—parent coach-

ing, family violence counselling, general counsel-

ling and senior services can receive information

from the intake staff. Community Links is offering this service to cli-

ents to assist with any transportation barriers

that clients may have living outside Airdrie. Keep an eye on our Twitter, Facebook page and

website for more information.

IRRICANA PREGNANCY AND BEYOND If you are pregnant or have children under the age of 6 and want to

connect, this group is the answer for you. Expectant moms, new moms

and their babies meet to:

Build friendships

Access information on parenting

Learn nutrition information and how to cook healthy, affordable meals

Make connections to resources in your community At the group you can connect with a Dietician, Public Health Nurse,

Community Support Worker and Healthy Families Home Visitor. Pregnancy and Beyond meets on the second Thursday of the month

from 1:00-3:00pm, location TBD. If you have questions, contact

Community Links- 403-945-3900.

Calling all kids (ages 4 – 12) Join us for an Epic Expedition at Camp Kilimanjaro!! We are going on an epic expedition through the book of

Proverbs and want YOU to join us at Camp Kilimanjaro, the

most exciting place around! At Camp Kilimanjaro you will

learn to know, love and live for the one true God, as you

enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies and dramas. Vacation Bible School at Camp Kilimanjaro will be filled with

excitement. We’re calling all kids to join us in climbing the

mountain of learning on our epic safari!

RSVP appreciated but not necessary.

July 20th – 24th 9am – 12pm At the K.I.K. Centre

222 - 2nd Street

Box 100

403-935-4672

E-mail: irricana.@irricana.com

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contact the office to update

information so we are able to

get the appropriate water

meter reads.

Rocky View Transfer

Site & Recycle Depot

Hours of Operation: Wednesdays 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

For all enquiries call: Rocky View County at

403-230-1401

Bylaw Enforcement The Town of Irricana has con-

tracted Peace Officers to pro-

vide enhanced protective ser-

vices to the citizens of Irricana.

Peace Officers will enforce bylaws and traffic

Town Payments Internet and telephone banking

is available for tax & utility

payments. Contact your

financial institution for instruc-

tions to set up your accounts.

The Municipal Office accepts

credit card (Visa/MasterCard),

debit, cheques and cash, and

for your convenience there is also a drop slot in the front

door of the Municipal building

at the Irricana Centennial Cen-

tre 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 reminder to please put

account numbers on your

cheques. Moving Information Please contact the Town Office

with possession dates and mail-

ing address changes when mov-

ing. If you have new renters it

is imperative that you please

regulations within the town’s

boundaries as well as enforcing

bylaws on a complaint basis. Un-

sightly Premise, Traffic and Water

Conservation are some bylaws

enforced regularly. Irricana resi-

dents seeking by-law or traffic

safety enforcement can continue to

call the Town of Irricana’s main

office line at 403- 935-4672 be-tween 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

weekdays.

Or contact community

Peace Officer

Donna Taylor at

403-807-9838

If you have any questions relating to

the town, please call Town of Irricana

CAO Robert Jorgensen at

403-935-4672

or email cao@irricana.com.

Information

Irricana@irricana.com

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closures: July 1st

and August 3 for the statutory holidays

Please note that the office is closed from 8:30—9:30 the morning after a Council meeting to accommodate a staff meeting

Public Council Meetings

July 13

August 10

Meetings are open to the public

and we welcome anyone who

wishes to attend.

7:00 pm at the

Irricana Centennial Centre

222 - 2nd Street

Mission: “To serve and enhance the physical, social and economic environment and quality of life for the Town of Irricana through collaborative and conscientious leader-ship and the delivery of programs and services that fit with our rural heritage”

Important

Numbers

RCMP

Admin line

403-947-3420

Animal By-

law Services

403-947-2102

Peace

Officer

403-807-9838

Canada Post 403-935-4479

Fortis Alberta

(Power)

403-310-9473

Rocky View-

Transfer

Site & Recy-

cle Depot

403-230-1401

Please visit our website for the

latest updated information. The

community calendar can be ac-

cessed by clicking on coming

events on our web page. If your

organization wishes to advertise

you may email the town at

irricana@irricana.com or call

403-935-4672

2015 Yard Awards

The "Green Thumb Award" judging will take

place this summer to well deserving residen-

tial and commercial properties based on

their overall appearance and/or substantial

upgrades from previous years. The program

runs until the end of August. The town is

partnering with Blue Grass Nurseries and

Tiger Sul who will supply prizes to all recipi-

ents and three overall winners.

Happy Gardening!

Communities in Bloom

The Town of Irricana is participating in "Communities in Bloom" 2015 and will be judged

on civic pride, environmental responsibility. Judging will take place August 7, 2015 so

please help us by doing your part.

Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to fostering civic

pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community involvement and

the challenge of a national program, with focus on enhancing green spaces in communi-

ties."

Communities participate with other communities in their population category within their

province. Provincial judges evaluate the communities on the eight program criteria and

award a bloom rating from 1 to 5 blooms (5 being the highest ranking) at a provincial

awards ceremony in the fall, where communities receive a certificate with their bloom

rating and promotion of your community.

Program Criteria: Tidiness, Environmental Action, Heritage Conservation,

Urban Forestry, Landscape, Floral Displays, Community Involvement.

Garage Sales!

August 8 , 2015

To Register your Address,

Please call the Town of Irricana at

40-935-4672 or Larry Martin at

Maxwell Realty