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T. tourism A. assessment T. team
We are Irricana's community - based Tourism Team; A Passionate & Dedicated group working closely with CRP ( Calgary regional partnership) to help our community & community businesses thrive by creating & implementing a tourism action plan with expert advice with support from many resources & organizations. For More Info - contact Terra: [email protected]
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.
Page 2
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
[email protected] 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:
1st Irricana Scout Group - contact
Kelvin at 403-935-0083 or irricanas-
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
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
Community Links
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Page 3 Volume 5 Issue 4
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: [email protected]
00
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 [email protected].
Information
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
[email protected] 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