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Community Association Newsletter October 2016

COMMUNITIES ONLINE

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“Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.”

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Introducing... Parkland County’s Newly Designed Website!

Parkland County is proud to present our newly designed website. There’s a ton of improved features and pages that may assist your community association. Here’s just a few:

Event CalendarAfter creating an account you can add an event under the Community Events category. Residents can subscribe to the calen-dar to receive email updates for events that are happening in the community.

Business DirectoryYour community association has been added to our Business Directory. Make sure you look up your listing and check it for accuracy. Changes can be emailed to: [email protected].

Awards, Grants, Funding and Non Profit PageFind grant applications and information on this page: https://www.parklandcounty.com/en/county-office/Awards-Grants-Funding-and-Non-Profit.aspx

In this Issue

• Parkland County’s New and Improved Website

• Canada Post Addressing Change

• Ice Making Workshops• Parkland Celebrates

Canada 150 Grant• Snow Removal for Halls• Fire Inspections• Meet the Staff• Community Resources

Canada Post Addressing Change- What Does it Mean for You?

Effective October 17, 2016, over 5000 Parkland County residents living between Rge Rd 10 and Rge Rd 31 will be assigned new addresses. Municpal identifiers such as “Spruce Grove” and “Stony Plain” will be changed to “Parkland County”.

Canada Post is offering free mail forwarding for one year to help residents transition. Community associations, halls and residents are required to update addresses with both Parkland County and Alberta Land Titles. Forms may be returned to the County Centre in person, by mail or by email to: [email protected].

Don’t for to update:

• Corporate Registries (for annual returns)• Banks, investment and insurance companies• Utilities and contractors• Forms, cheques, letterhead, reciepts, etc.• Websites, email signatures and social media sites• Please visit parklandcounty.com/address for more information.

Ice Making Workshop Coming Soon! Tentative Dates: November 19/20 or 26/27.(Weather dependant).

For all outdoor ice rinks with snow-banks, wooden or plastic enclo-sures, or boards on grass, asphalt and concrete surfaces.

Register early to receive materials on site preparation that are easier done before the snow is here to stay.

Cost: $25/personIncludes a resource manual, lunch and hot beverages.

For more information and to register, please contact Shawn Walter, Community Development Recreation Assistant, Parkland County

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 780-968-8888 ext. 8315

Parkland Celebrates Canada150 Grant

Did you Know?

Parkland County has a number of grants available for communi-ty associations and not for profit groups:

• Community association operating

• Community association minor sustainability

• Community association major sustainability

• Community association pro-gramming and events

• Not for profit organization operating

• Not for profit organization minor capital

• Not for profit organization project

For more information, contact your CDC or email:[email protected]

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Parkland Celebrates Canada 150 Grant How will you Celebrate?

In 2017, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday! Parkland Celebrates Canada 150 grant can help you help Canada celebrate its people, and what it means to live in Parkland County.

Any Parkland County not for profit group may qualify for up to $1500.00 in funding to host an event.

Examples of events and activities that qualify:

Parades Interpretive programingCelebratory activities Creating artworkCarnivals Musical performancesExhibits Sporting events

Deadline: Thursday, December 1, 2016 4:30 p.m.

For more information please contact:Carilyn Bjarnason- Community Development CoordinatorParks, Recreation and Culture [email protected] or 780-968-8342

Snow Removal for Community HallsParkland County Public Works Department is responsible for snow removal on over 2000 kms of County roads. A priority system is in place to provide the quickest service to the greatest number of residents.

Major snowfalls in order of priority:• Arterial roads• Collector roads• Local and subdivision roads• Community halls and churches

If your community hall requires snow removal:To submit a request, contact the Parks, Recreation &Culture Department at 780-968-8400 or email: [email protected]. Crews will do their best to accomodate your requests. Please note: roads remain the first priority, you may need to hire a contractor if you have an event or require immediate assistance.

Reminder: If your property has a locked gate, please ensure a labelled key is dropped off at the County office. Be sure to mark obstacles such as wellheads, fencelines etc. with flags foroperator visibility.

A Parkland County Fire inspector will be contacting all the community halls to book fire inspections over the next several weeks. Fire inspections are per-formed on an annual basis, with the exception of halls equipped with commercial kitchens ( done semi-annually).

For more information: Please contact Don Degenhardt; Captain, Fire Prevention Branch, Parkland County Fire Services: 780-910-1715 or Main: 780-968-8338.

Email: [email protected]

Fire Inspections Coming Soon!

Grand Opening of Constable Chelsey Robinson Park

Mayors Stuart Houston and Rod Shaigec

RCMP members in red serges.

PRC staff left to right: Jeff McAdam, Lenny Richer, Dave Cross, Carilyn Bjarnason, Jenn O’Brien, Dallas Bozek, Cindy Davies, Shawn Walter Missing: Jacci Hager

The grand opening for Constable Chelsey Robinson Park was held on Sept. 24, 2016 and was attend-ed by over 100 dignitaries and guests. Family members of Consta-ble Chelsey Robinson were also in attendance.

If you are looking for a beautiful place to spend the day with friends and family, this park is the place for you. There are picnic tables, fire pits, outdoor washrooms and gorgeous views of the North Saskatchewan River. Dogs are welcome on leash.

Please note that the gate is closed for winter access, but you are free to park in the upper parking lot and access the park by foot.

Parks, Recreation & Culture53109A HWY 779Parkland County, ABT7Z 1R1

[email protected](780)968-8400

Community Development Workshops Fall Series 2016 Presented by the Tri-Municipal Region Community Development Committee

Obtaining Grant Support Workshop Saturday, September 17, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Border Paving Athletic Centre, 9 Tri Leisure Way, Spruce Grove

Program number: 10377

Cost: $45+GST per participant (Lunch included)

Orientation, Training and Supervision of Volunteers Workshop Saturday, September 24, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.



Cost: $45+GST per participant (Lunch included) for Spruce

Grove/Parkland County/Stony Plain residents;

$125+GST per participant (lunch included) for non-residents

Effective and Efficient Fundraising Workshop Saturday, October 15, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.



Cost: $45+GST per participant (Lunch included)

Registration is now open!

Ethical and Fiscal Management for Non-Profits Workshop Saturday, October 22, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.





$125+GST per participant (Lunch included) for non-residents

Policies and Procedures for Non-Profits Workshop Saturday, November 5, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.






Marketing for Non-Profits Workshop Saturday, November 19, 2016

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.




Grove/Parkland County/ Stony Plain residents;


For more information including how to register and facilitator bios, visit www.sprucegrove.org/workshops.

Throughout the fall , six different community development workshops will be offered as part of an

ongoing community partnership between the City of Spruce Grove, Stony Plain FCSS,

Parkland County and Community Futures Capital Region .

http://www.sprucegrove.org/workshops

COMMUNITIESIN FULL COLOUR

COMMUNITIESIN FULL COLOURRetail co-operatives in Western Canada were first started in the early 20th century. Since then, the Co-operative Retailing System has grown to over 211 independent, hardworking retail co-operatives. Working together, Co-ops form a Western Canadian network with 2,500 retail locations in 500 communities, serving over 1.5 million active members and millions of other customers.

As Co-op grows and evolves to serve our customers and communities better, we believe that by working together we can make good things happen. Our Social Responsibility program is part of our ongoing commitment to give back, lend a hand and do what we can to support the causes that matter most to you. Co-op has fostered a business that is centred around the customer – an organization built on the idea of being truly local and the promise of staying that way. We’re a business built for communities and about communities. We are proud to be part of your community, and we are happy to lend a hand towards projects and partnerships that are doing good things close to home. Co-op would like to give back by preserving, enhancing and beautifying the communities in which we live, work and play. COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR will provide paint for projects that improve the wellbeing of our communities. Whether it be painting the old town rink or brightening up a seniors’ centre, COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR will provide paint at no charge towards projects and partnerships that are important.

If your project aligns with the program’s objectives and goals as outlined on the following page, please do not hesitate to apply.

On behalf of your local Co-op, we thank you for your interest in the COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR paint donation program.

OVERVIEW

Scope of program

The COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR paint donation program is designed to provide local community organizations with free paint to be used towards local community improvements. The paint donation covers any interior, exterior, primer, stain or specialty coatings required. The program does NOT include applicators, surface preparation or repair products that might be required for a given project.

Who is eligible

The COMMUNTIES IN FULL COLOUR paint donation is available to registered charities, registered non-profits, registered community groups, youth sport and recreation associations, and community improvement associations.

Priority will be given to applications that:

• Support projects located within the trading area of the local Co-op

• Align with the charitable priorities of the local Co-op

• Identify a solution to a community need

Projects ineligible for funding include ones that:

• Support religious- or political-affiliated organizations

• Do not align with the charitable priorities of the local Co-op

How to apply:

Complete the COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR application form in full. Consider the scope of your project that might extend beyond paint, including surface preparation requirements, cleaning, patching, repairs or renovations to facilities and construction needs. Are there construction needs beyond paint that could be purchased through Co-op to complete the project?

Completed application forms can be submitted to the Co-op Home Centre manager. Applications are collected and will be reviewed by the Co-op Association. Projects selected for paint donation will be notified by the Co-op Home Centre manager.

Thank you for your interest in the Co-op COMMUNITIES IN FULL COLOUR paint donation program.

COMMUNITIES

COMMUNITIESIN FULL COLOURAPPLICATION FORM (all fields required)

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Organization Name:

Organization Status:

Registered charity (provide reg. number)

Registered non-profit

Registered community service co-operative

Describe your organization’s overall mission and main objectives (max 50 words).

Is your organization a member of your local Co-op?

Yes No

Has your organization ever received funding from your local Co-op or Federated Co-operatives Limited?

Yes No

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact First and Last Name:

Contact Address:

Contact Phone:

Contact E-mail:

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

What is the project you are requesting paint for? Describe the scope of the project (paint only, repairs, renovations, etc.). Include address/location (street, city, town, postal code).

PROJECT IMPACT

Which community members (demographic) will benefit from this project?

Please name any other community/local partners involved in the project.

IF YOUR PROJECT IS CHOSEN FOR DONATION:

1. How will you promote the IMAGINE paint donation (i.e. news release, social media, grand opening, temporary or permanent signage, etc.)?

2. Is there opportunity for your organization to support your local Co-op through the purchase of home and building supplies, food, fuel, and/or ag products?

3. Will you allow Co-op to promote the IMAGINE paint donation (i.e. news release, social media, video capture of event, signage, etc.)?

PROPOSED TIMELINE

Indicate your approximate paint requirements (in gallons or sq. ft.).

Indicate the project target date.

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