Issue 51, April 2013
COUNCIL MEETING
Council must reschedule the April meeting and has not set a date at the time of
printing this newsletter. Watch for the notice on the Village office window and the
website. If you wish to speak with Council, please sign up at the office.
COMMUNITY NEWS
“Delia Elks and Royal Purple proudly present cheque for $5000 to Friends
of the Sunshine Lodge Committee”
Ed requests that you please bag
and tie your garbage. Loose
garbage does not always make it
into the truck if the wind is
blowing. Also, he would appreciate
it if your bags are not too heavy
 Thank you
On Tuesday March 19th a presentation was made to the Activity Director at the
Sunshine/Hillview Lodge in the amount of $5,000.00 by the Delia Elks and Royal
Purple who are proud to be able to support seniors that are cared for in the Delia
and Drumheller areas. The funds made available through casinos, bingos and
breakfasts operated by the Delia Elks and Royal Purple are used throughout our
communities for the betterment of people of all ages. The specific project for this
funding will be used to
improve the sound
system in the Sunshine
Lodge so activities, announcements and entertainment can be better heard
throughout the building. The Friends of the Sunshine Lodge are a committee
that was formed in 2005 to assist with the raising of funds to better the quality
of life for seniors both in the Hillview and Sunshine Lodges. The Delia Elks
and Royal Purple are pleased to be a participant with them to accomplish this
goal.
In the picture from left to right are: Exalted Ruler Paul Marshall, Barry
McLeod, Chairman of the Friends of the Sunshine Lodge Committee and
Karen London, Activity Director at the Sunshine/Hillview Lodge.
LAND USE ORDER AMENDMENT – PUBLIC HEARING
The Council of the Village of Delia has given first reading to Bylaw #603-13, Land Use Order Amendment, on Wednesday, March 20,
2013. The intent of this Bylaw Amendment is to allow for “Storage Structures” to be a Discretionary Use under the Residential Land
Use Districts R1 and R2. The definition of “Storage Structures” is a structure that does not meet the definition of an accessory building
and is used for the storage of goods or equipment. A storage structure may be in the form of a shipping container, trailer or other
structure.
Council will hold a Public Hearing on Bylaw #603-13, Land Use Order Amendment, Wednesday April 17, 2013 at the Village
Administration Office at 6:00pm. Comments may also be provided in writing on or before Monday, April 15, 2013 by email to
[email protected], fax to 403-364-2089, mail to Box 206, Delia, Alberta, T0J 0W0, or dropped off at the Village office, 218 Main
Street.
Issue 51, April 2013
A copy of Bylaw #603-13 is available for inspection by any member of the public at the Village office during the hours of 9:00am and
4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Village Council has approved a motion to rescind Bylaw #293 – A Centennial Project. This Bylaw covers the property located on 2nd
Avenue West which has the park with the arbor, bench, picnic table and flower containers. Bylaw #293 was passed in 1965 which
stated that the Village would purchase and maintain the property for a Centennial Park. The Bylaw states “that the title to the property
on which the said Project will be located shall be acquired by the Village and shall not thereafter be sold or otherwise disposed of.”
Council feels that this property could be put to better use as a residential lot that will increase our assessment and annual tax income
and they do have the authority to rescind this Bylaw. Further, Council feels that the furnishings are utilized little in their current location
and the park is underappreciated.
This Council has been approached by the Delia & District Historical Society to remove the furnishings from that location and place them
on the museum property located on Main Street. They will then create an area so that these items can be enjoyed by tourists and
residents alike.
If you object to Council rescinding this Bylaw, they would like to hear from you. Please call Mayor Rogers at 403-364-3919, Deputy
Mayor Collins at 403-364-2264 or Councillor Thordarson at 403-364-3301 if you would like to make any comments in this matter.
A copy of the Bylaw #293 is available for viewing at anytime during office hours, 9am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
BITS & PIECES
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
A Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Delia Elks & Royal Purple will take place on Sunday, April 14th, 9am to 12pm
at the Delia Community Hall
MAGIC SHOW
AbracaDAZZLE! Magic Show starring John Kaplan on April 24th, 7pm at the JC Charyk School
Tickets available at Hanna JC Charyk School; Willow Creek (Hanna) or call Jean Beckie at 403-854-4565 or 403-854-5263
CENTENNIAL UPDATES
The Committee is looking for sponsorships and donations for our Centennial events. Individual and
Family sponsorships would be gratefully accepted. Any donations will be provided with a Tax
Deductible Receipt and are accepted at the Village office.
Do you have a family history? How about a story about a special event? The History Book Committee
will be looking for news, stories and pictures from the last 100 years to place in the History Book.
Do you have family members that you would like to send a “Save the Date” postcard to? We have them
at the Village office and at various places throughout town. Pick one up and drop it in the mail. Let’s
get the word out about our celebrations!