August 2014
Sedgewick Scoop
Volume 14, Issue 8
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Volume 14, Issue 8
August
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
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Men’s Golf
@ 4 pm
Wednesday
Thursday
Senior’s Golf
@ 9:30 am
Ladies Golf
@ 6:30 pm
3
10
5K after the Fair
(Lougheed)
Starts 9:00 am
17
4
5
Civic Holiday
Town Office
CLOSED
Legion meeting
@ 8 pm
NA-Board Games
Night
11
18
Vacation Bible
School
9 am to noon
12
Junior’s Open Golf
Tournament
Lacrosse Camp
Senior’s Cards @
Lodge ~ 1:15 pm
Lacrosse Camp
14
Eureka Reading
Program
2
NA-Campfire &
Smores @ 8 pm
NA-Rootbeer Pong
Game @ 7 pm
8
Bridge @ Senior’s
1 pm
9
Lougheed Parade
& Fair @ 10 am
NA-Jello Shooters
@ 8 pm
NA-Popcorn &
Movie @ 8 pm
15
Bridge @ Senior’s
1 pm
NA-Tye Dye Cupcakes
@ 8 pm
16
19
“Gangway to
Galilee”
20
“Gangway to
Galilee”
21
“Gangway to
Galilee”
22
“Gangway to
Galilee”
NA– Painting Picture
Frames @ 5 pm
Eureka Reading
Program
Bridge @ Senior’s
1 pm
Men’s Open
NA-Hippie Night
@ 8 pm
Annual Rough
Stock Rodeo
Senior’s Birthday
ARRR U Exited for
Annual Rough
Stock Rodeo
13
Eureka Reading
Program
1
Bridge @ Senior’s
1 pm
NA-Free Spaghetti
@ 6 pm
NA-Free Slush Night
25
NA-Painting
Birdhouses
7
Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meeting
7:30 pm
Saturday
NA-Free Pancakes
@ 5 pm
Babysitting Course
@ 12 pm
24
Men’s Open
6
Senior’s Meeting
@ 1 pm
Friday
Lego Day
ARRR U Exited for
Kindergarten?!
26
27
NA-Nerd Night
@ 5 pm
NA-Making Mini
Doughnuts @ 5 pm
TOWN OF SEDGEWICK
Sedgewick Scoop
55-gallon
Rain
Barrels available for
$55.50 incl. GST.
Purchase your barrel
at the Town Office
(4818 - 47 St.).
Help us conserve water and help your July 3rd, 2014 Special Council Meeting Newsletter Highlights:
pocket book by utilizing rain barrels. Strategic Plan – Long Term Priority #1 – Development of a Residential Subdivision
(in Blue or White)
Council approved Stantec’s Engineering proposals for the development of a 32 lot subdivision South of the driving
range
in the amount of $150,000.
What are your plans for Fall?
“Sedgewick, We are an engaging, dynamic
community welcoming Families and
Business”
Are you interested in Bowling, Curling,
Skating, Hockey, Shinny or Crib and
coffee?
A great way to get some exercise and
meet new people or to catch up with old
neighbours. Keep Sedgewick Rec
Centre in mind. For more information
call 780 384 3751.
Town of Sedgewick
- Lots For Sale
RESIDENTIAL LOTS
ARRR U Exited for
Kindergarten?!
28
Eureka Reading
Program
29
Bridge @ Senior’s
1 pm
30
Town Council
Meeting @ 6 pm
@ Town Office
NA-Bring Your Sibling
Night @ 5 pm
NA-Beach Party
@ 8 pm
If you would like your events to be included in the Town Calendar, please contact Lorna @ the Town office
PRIOR to the 25th of each month. Please provide your event in writing either in person or by email or fax
The July 17th and August 21st, 2014 regular council meetings have been cancelled and rescheduled for
August 28th, 2014 at 6:00 PM.
July 14th, 2014 Organization Meeting Highlights:
Mayor Robinson swore in Clr. Erik Skoberg. Committee appointments were amended and updated to
accommodate all members of Council.
July 14th, 2014 Special Council Meeting Highlights:
NA-West Ed Trip
23
NA-Quilt for
Homeless
The Town of Sedgewick shall proceed with the advertisement for a Recreation Facility and Program Manager.
Please contact the Amanda for more information or check online at www.sedgewick.ca.
$10,436.08
incl. GST
$13,221.60
incl. GST
pending
#18 Mackenzie
Dr.
5213 - 48 Ave.
4954 - 51 St
COMMERCIAL LOTS
$21,000.00
incl. GST
$21,000.00
incl. GST
$21,000.00
incl. GST
$12,600.00
incl. GST
$38,178.00
incl. GST
4802 - 48 Ave
4806 - 48 Ave
4810 - 48 Ave
4821 - 46 St.
4857 - 47 St.
Council approved the following meeting minutes
• June 19th, 2014 Organizational meeting as presented;
• June 19th, 2014 Regular Council meeting as amended;
• July 3rd, 2014 Special Council meeting as presented.
Council approved Direct Control Development Permit 2014-08 for the use of a 12 site RV Park on Plan 3825P;
Block 7; Lots 5P-9.
Council approved Development Permit Application 2014-07 whereby issuing an seven foot seven inch (7.7’)
variance on the south lot line for the development of a deck with a maximum deck height of two feet (2.0’) on Plan
3825P; Block 12; Lots 11-13.
Council discussed Hawkers and Peddlers Bylaw #484 – further discussion was deferred to the August 28th Regular
Council meeting.
ARRR U Excited for Kindergarten?!
Is your child getting ready to start kindergarten? Do they like
to read books, make crafts, go on treasure hunts, participate
in relay races and just have a blast? Then this is the summer
program for your child! A FREE, fun filled, pirate themed
summer program for children entering kindergarten is coming
your way!
This program promotes:
Social communication, speech, language and listening skills
Gross motor skills (throwing, catching, running, kicking)
Fine motor skills (printing, cutting, doing up buttons)
Early literacy skills
August 19, 20 & 21 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am @
Sedgewick Lake Campground.
Register with Tara @ 780 374 0313
Vacation Bible School
August 18 – 22 ~ 9 am to Noon
Sedgewick Church of the Nazarene
(4605 - 51 Ave.) Kindergarten to Grade 6
are welcome to join us. Registration is
FREE, but please call before Aug. 15th
Contact Lois @ 780 384 2126
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Nights Alive Youth Centre (14-17 years) August Activities
1. Campfire with Smores @ 8 pm
2. Rootbeer Pong Game @ 7 pm
5. Board Games Night
6. Painting Birdhouses
8. Jello Shooters @ 8 pm
9. Popcorn & Movie @ 8 pm
12. Free Pancakes @ 5 pm
13. Free Spaghetti @ 6 pm
15. Tye Dye Cupcakes @ 8 pm
16. West Ed Bus Trip leaving @ Noon - Cost $30.00/each - Sign up
19. Free Slush night
20. Painting picture frames @ 5 pm
22. Hippie Night starting @ 8 pm making Pop Floats & Crafts
23. Start a Quilt for the Homeless @ 7 pm
26. Nerd Night @ 5 pm
27. Making Mini Doughnuts @ 5 pm
29. Bring Your Sibling Night 5-10 pm
30. Beach Party with Tropical Drinks @ 8 pm
5K after the Fair (Lougheed)
Race Kit Pickup:
Sunday, August 10, 2014 (Race day)
Starting at 8:00 am
Race Extra: Also a FREE kid’s race with an
adult registration. See our website for details:
www.lougheedrace.weebly.com
Events Start Times:
9:45 am - 5K Run/Walk
9:30 am - 10K Run
9:00 am - 1Mile Kids Run (10 and under)
Legoday
Thursday, August 21st
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Forestburg Curling Rink
$5.00/person
TOWN OF SEDGEWICK
Volume 14, Issue 8
4818 47 Street, Sedgewick, AB, T0B 4C0
Annual Rough Stock Rodeo
Rodeo grounds north of Rec Centre (5301 – 51 Avenue)
Saturday, August 23
10 - 4 pm - Trade Fair in Rec Centre
2 pm - Mini Bucking Bull riding
3 pm - Heavy Horse Pull
1 pm - 3 am Beer Gardens with DJ
Sunday, August 24
8 - 11 am - Pancake Breakfast
Noon - 3 pm - Car Show
3:00 pm - CCA Approved Rough Stock Rodeo
Kids Activities - (Bouncy House, Sand Money Pit, Face painting/ tattoos)
Food Concession
Entry Fee at the Gate:
Contact: Calvin @ 780 384 3999
Phone: 780 384 3504
Fax: 780 384 3545
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.sedgewick.ca
July 8th, 2014 Cemetery Committee Meeting Highlights:
A Cemetery Committee meeting was held on July 8th with four resident delegates. The
Cemetery Committee was comprised of the following members of Council:
Mayor P. Robinson and Clr’s C. Rose and C. Williams. A full copy of the meeting notes
can be viewed online at www.sedgewick.ca. The following recommendation will be
addressed by the Cemetery Committee and Council at the August 28th, 2014 regular
Council meeting.
Eureka
Ages 6 to 12 years old
Summer Reading Program @ Sedgewick Public
on Thursdays in August 7, 14, 21 & 28th.
Call 780 384 3003 to register
Library
“Something to be Proud of…”The success of our July 1st celebra'ons totally depends on YOU. Your volunteering, your sense of
Canadian pride and your ownership of our community.
Schedule:
•
Town of Sedgewick Office hours:
Monday to Friday ~ 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Sedgewick Library (located upstairs—Sedgewick Rec Centre)
1:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesday & Thursday
780 384 3003
5:30 - 8:30 pm Monday & Wednesday
Drop off Boxes @ Co-op & Rec Centre (downstairs)
Sedgewick Transfer Station
1 - 4:30 pm ~ Thursday
Main Landfill - Open
7:30 am - 4 pm ~ Monday - Friday
1- 4:30 pm ~ Saturday
Waste Management
780 384 3950
Removal of above ground grave decoration on I19 New Site; contact next of kin.
denominations. The gift cards are for cash value and still provide you your
membership benefits (dividends). The Recreation Centre receives a
discount on the purchase of the gift cards. We appreciate this awesome
initiative from the Wild Rose Co-op. Cards can be purchased at the
Town Office (4818 - 47St.) Monday to Friday @ 780 384 3504
Good As New Shop
(4907 - 48 Ave.)
EastLink Cable TV/Internet
CCI Communications
Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat
1:00 - 4:00 pm
1 888 345 1111
1 888 240 2224
Killam Bottle Depot
780 385 3047
4926 - 50 St., Killam (back alley)
Tues/Thurs/Sat ~ 10 am - 5 pm & Fri ~ 10 am - 3 pm
and a bouquet of flowers; any further decorations shall not be permitted and shall be Recycling bins at Rec Centre @ 5301 - 51 Ave.
(North East side)
removed. Only approved pipes and solar lights offered for sale by the Town would be 4 - Cardboard Bins - blue
2
(#1
9)
Plastic
Bin
–
blue
Please do not
considered.
1 - (mixed) Paper Bin – green
leave garbage
Recommendations will be addressed at the August 28th, 2014 regular Council
2 - Commingled Recycling Bin - Yellow
meeting. Pending Council approval on the recommended changes the Committee will
WATERING RESTRICTION bylaw
arrange a Spring Clean up as well as a formal ceremonial event. Any new regulations will 4 - Yard Waste bins @ 5400 - 50 Street.
The Town of Sedgewick has implemented a restriction on all outdoor be addressed during the Spring cleanup.
watering to ensure an adequate water supply and reserves for all
Lougheed Agricultural Society's 91st Annual Fair
necessary health and life services, including fire services. The following
Saturday, August 9th
outdoor watering schedule will be in force from June 1st to October 1st
NO OUTDOOR WATERING PERMITTED MONDAYS
Pancake Breakfast: 7 - 10 am
No Outdoor Watering between the hours of 9 a m a n d 6 p m
Parade: 10 am
Odd-numbered houses can water on Wednesday, Friday
and Sunday ie (# 4809 – 48 Street)
Even-numbered houses can water on Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday ie ( 4818 – 48 Street)
Maybe you don’t have time to setup a garage sale; just
looking for one table or more to sell your treasures or are you
looking for an opportunity to buy or sell baking, vegetables, plants, bags, household
items, toys, etc. Contact Joan @ 780 384 3571 or Joyce @ 780 384 2125 to get a
table for ($10). The market will be open every Saturday in July and August from
10 am — 2 pm at Sedgewick Lake Park (44243 Range Road 124).
HOURS OF OPERATION
Recreation Centre
780 384 3751
Golf Course
780 384 3670
Administrative duties as a result of the committee meeting:
Flagstaff County
780 384 4100
• Direct public works to install edging around the perimeter of the prayer garden;
Alta
First
Call
1
800
242 3447
Lacrosse Camp ~ August 12 & 13, 2014
• Placement of plaques/headstones etc. – discuss with public works, contact Fee &
780
384 3911
Public
Works
~
24Hr
Player development & Introduction to Field Lacrosse
Sons as well as contact surveyors and discuss plotting options.
Natural Gas ~ 24Hr
780 385 2116
FEE: $50
• Signing book, rules and regulations – develop options for the committee to review.
Registration deadline: August 10, or when age groups • Obtain costs for the placement of an eternal flame and present to the committee;
Historical Museum
780 384 3741
are full whichever comes first.
• Obtain quotes for approach upgrades and present to the committee.
4813 - 47 St.
1:30 - 4:30 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays
Location: Sedgewick Recreation Centre 5301-51Ave
Tyke 9 am – 12 pm
Pre-register by August 13th by
The Cemetery Committee made the following recommendations to Council:
Novice 9 am – 12 pm
phone 780 582 4110 or in person
Pee Wee 1 pm - 6 pm
Cremation Bylaw #493 be reviewed by Council. Discussion required regarding the
at the Forestburg Library
Bantam & Midget 9 am - 6 pm
placement of markers in the cremation garden; Administration to converse with Public
Ages 5 - 12 years of age
To register please call Aleska at 780-385-8568 or email Works in advance and propose alternate marking options. However, unless we can find a
Children aged 8 & under must be [email protected]
practical way of doing this than it would be unpractical to proceed.
accompanied by an adult.
Issues concerning the placement of solar lights, flowers etc. The cemetery committee
Wild Rose Co-op Gift Cards.
This is a fundraiser from the Wild Rose Co-op for the Sedgewick Recreation recommends the following having established the foregoing maintenance concerns:
Junior’s Open Golf Tournament ~ August 12
Centre. Wild Rose Gift Cards are available in $25, $100, $250 and $500 The Town of Sedgewick will offer for sale approved pipes and solar lights for placement at
Men’s Open ~ August 23 & 24
the cemetery. One pipe would be permitted per plot which may include one solar light
Contact Clubhouse for information @ 780 384 3670
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Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 9 am to 5 pm in Killam Knox United Church
Must be 11 years old (Bring lunch and a Doll)
Cost: $65.00
Registration required by August. 5th (must have 10 students to run)
Carolyn @ 780 583 2135
Baseball, Ladies Fastball, Machinery & Equipment Displays
Antique Machinery & Blacksmith Demonstration
Cattle & Horse Shows & Judging
Lougheed Agricultural Society Show N’ Shine 1 - 4 pm
Bench Exhibit on display until 4 pm
Roast Beef Supper: 6 - 8 pm
The hole is in back
for truck to be able to
dump the container