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AGENDA
Regular Council Meeting 3:00 PM - Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Joint Council Chambers, 309B Macleod Trail SW, High River, AB
Page 1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3.1. September 27, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council - 27 Sep 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
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3.2. September 27, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes
Special Council - 27 Sep 2021 CLOSED - Minutes - Pdf
10 - 12
3.3. Strategic Priorities Chart
Strategic Priorities Chart
13 - 14
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public are welcome to provide public comments regarding items on the agenda. Should you wish to provide public comments please fill out the Request to Speak at a Virtual Council Meeting form that can be located on the Town's website and submit it to: [email protected] by the end of the day on the Sunday before the Council meeting. In order to ensure procedural fairness, Council requests that the public refrain from speaking to items that have been or will be heard through a public hearing process.
5. BUSINESS
5.1. Verbal discussion regarding the Distribution of Funds from Filming
use of Beachwood Lands
6. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
6.1. Thank You Card From Robert and Myrna Paulhus
Thank You Card From Robert & Myrna Paulhus
15 - 16
6.2. Museum of Highwood Anniversary
Museum of Highwood Anniversary
17 - 18
7. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
Regular Council Meeting 3:00 PM - Monday, September 27, 2021
Joint Council Chambers, 309B Macleod Trail SW, High River, AB
PRESENT: Mayor Craig Snodgrass, Councillor Cathy Couey, Councillor Jamie Kinghorn, Councillor Carol MacMillan, Councillor Bruce Masterman, Councillor Don Moore, and Councillor Michael Nychyk
EXCUSED:
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Prosser (Chief Administrative Officer), Reiley McKerracher (Director of Municipal Services), Jody Hipkin (Manager of Legislative and Advisory Services), Kirin Wrzosek (Legislative Services Administrator), Aleisha Pollett (Legislative Services Administrator), Leana Ashbacher (Interim Manager of Financial Services), and Bruce Ganske (Helpdesk Analyst)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snodgrass called the Regular Meeting of Council to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Resolution #RC158-2021
Moved by Councillor Bruce Masterman
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the agenda for the Regular Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 as amended to include:
• add item 6.5, Charles Clark Medical Centre (CCMC) Tenant Lease for Family & Community Support Services (FCSS); and
• add item 6.6, COVID-19 Pandemic Response - Employee Vaccinations.
Carried
3. CONSENT AGENDA 3.1 August 20, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes 3.2 September 13, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 3.3 September 13, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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Regular Council
September 27, 2021
3.4 Strategic Priorities Chart
Resolution #RC159-2021
Moved by Councillor Don Moore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the following are adopted by an omnibus motion in accordance with Council's Procedure Bylaw:
• August 20, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes as amended to correct Councillor Masterman's name;
• September 13, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes;
• September 13, 2021 Special Council Meeting Minutes; and
• Strategic Priorities Chart.
Carried
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Lisa Szabon-Smith – Rec Centre REP and safety of affected children
• Rebecca Mason – Opposition Section 8.3 Covid Passport
5. BYLAWS 5.1 Parental Leave for Elected Officials Bylaw
Resolution #RC160-2021
Moved by Councillor Jamie Kinghorn
WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, c. M-26 (MGA) and amendments thereto, a municipality may, by bylaw, having regard to the need to balance elected officials’ roles as parents with their responsibilities as representatives of residents, establish whether elected officials are entitled to take leave prior to or after the birth or adoption of a child (Parental Leave);
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 144.1(2) of the MGA, if a bylaw under Section 144.1(1) of the MGA entitles elected officials to take leave, the bylaw must contain provisions respecting the length of the leave and other terms and conditions of the leave entitlement and address how the municipality will continue to be represented during the period of leave;
AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the MGA, the Mayor or any Councillor who takes Parental Leave pursuant to this bylaw shall not be disqualified from Council by being absent from Council meetings during the leave;
AND WHEREAS Council recognizes that municipal government is enhanced when a diverse range of individuals pursue positions as elected officials;
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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Regular Council
September 27, 2021
AND WHEREAS establishing Parental Leave for elected officials reduces barriers to entry for Council candidates who become or plan to become parents during their term of office;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council amend Bylaw 4603/2021 to edit Section 28 to remove 28 a) through d) and that the parental leave remuneration be determined on an individual basis with the assistance of Human Resources and approval by Council;
AND THAT Council give First reading to Bylaw 4603/2021;
Carried
Resolution #RC161-2021
Moved by Councillor Michael Nychyk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give Second Reading to Bylaw 4603/2021;
Carried
Resolution #RC162-2021
Moved by Councillor Cathy Couey
BE IT RESOLVED THAT all Council present give unanimous consent to proceed with Third & Final Reading of Bylaw 4603/2021;
Carried
Resolution #RC163-2021
Moved by Councillor Bruce Masterman
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council give Third & Final Reading to Bylaw 4603/2021.
Carried
6. BUSINESS 6.1 2021 Quarter Two Financial Report
Leana Ashbacher, Interim Manager of Financial Services and Budget, gave a presentation on the 2021 Quarter Two Financial Report.
6.2 Council Appointment of Internal Director of Emergency Management
Resolution #RC164-2021
Moved by Councillor Carol MacMillan
WHEREAS Council appointed Peter Genereux as the Director of Emergency Management at the February 12, 2018 Regular Meeting of Council;
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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AND WHEREAS recent staffing changes have left the position vacant;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to appoint Cody Zebedee as the Director of Emergency Management;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council rescind Resolution #RC20180212.1016 for the appointment of Peter Genereux as the Director of Emergency Management;
AND THAT Council rescind Resolution #RC255-2019 for the appointment of Cody Zebedee as a Deputy Director of Emergency Management;
AND THAT Council appoint Cody Zebedee as the Director of Emergency Management.
Carried 6.3 2 Ave SE and 20th Street NE Connector Road Upgrade
Resolution #RC165-2021
Moved by Councillor Don Moore
WHEREAS Administration has received resident concerns regarding the use of dust suppressant products and dust from vehicle usage of 2 Avenue SE and 20th Street NE gravel connector road;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration to apply recycled millings to the 2 Ave SE and 20th Street NE connector road and upgrade the drainage, not to exceed $30,000.00.
AND THAT the proposed improvements be funded from the existing 2021 operational budget;
AND THAT Council direct Administration to award the work of supplying and applying the millings to Shawne Excavating in the amount of $18,900 not including GST or contingency;
AND FURTHER THAT Administration return to Council with the current quote on completing this road with its current configuration with a hard surface asphalt finish.
Carried 6.4 Contract Award - Pilot Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Consulting
Services
Resolution #RC166-2021
Moved by Councillor Michael Nychyk
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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WHEREAS the Town of High River has been requested by Alberta Environment and Parks to upgrade the Wastewater Treatment Facility and are supporting the design of a pilot project;
WHEREAS the pilot WWTF adheres to Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) requirement for proving an alternative WWTF operation meets current wastewater quality standards prior to large scale upgrades;
WHEREAS the approved 2021 Capital Budget for the WWTF design services totalled $2,000,000.00 (excluding GST);
AND WHEREAS the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Pilot Wastewater Treatment Facility Design Consulting Services closed on July 14, 2021 with eight (8) proposals submitted;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the proposal award for the Phase 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Consulting Services for $63,965.00 (excluding GST and contingency) to MPE Engineering Limited in partnership with Urban Systems Limited to commence September 28, 2021 with an anticipated end date of January 2022;
AND THAT Council authorize the proposal award for the Optional Phase Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Consulting Services for $24,183.00 (excluding GST and contingency) to MPE Engineering Limited in partnership with Urban Systems Limited for tendering and construction services upon written authorization to proceed from Administration to proceed upon substantial completion of Phase 1;
AND THAT Council authorize the proposal award for Optional Phase post construction services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Design Consulting Services to MPE Engineering Limited in partnership with Urban Systems Limited for annual pilot plant monitoring and reporting up to three (3) years at an annual rate of $26,851.00 (excluding GST and contingency) upon written authorization to proceed from Administration post construction;
AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the contract with MPE Engineering Limited in partnership with Urban Systems Limited.
Carried 6.5 Charles Clark Medical Centre (CCMC) Tenant Lease for Family & Community
Support Services (FCSS)
Resolution #RC167-2021
Moved by Councillor Bruce Masterman
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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WHEREAS the lease for FCSS will expire on December 20, 2021 and Council directed Administration at the March 22, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council to begin negotiations with C.C. Medical Centre Ltd for a new agreement;
AND WHEREAS Administration has negotiated a one (1) year lease at a rate of $18 per square foot with the C.C. Medical Centre Ltd;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Administration enter into a one (1) year lease agreement with C.C. Medical Centre Ltd at a rate of $18 per square foot for FCSS with an early termination clause that C.C. Medical Centre Ltd can initiate with sixty (60) days written notice;
AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute the lease agreement.
Carried 6.6 COVID-19 Pandemic Response - Employee Vaccinations
Resolution #RC168-2021
Moved by Councillor Cathy Couey
WHEREAS the Town of High River is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 and supporting the orders of the Provincial Government;
BE IT RESOLVED that Council adopt Policy #CAO-POL-104-00, entitled COVID-19 Pandemic Response - Employee Vaccinations requiring employees to follow the Provincial Restriction Exemption Program as outlined in Health Order 43-2021 as amended from time to time.
For: Mayor Craig Snodgrass, Councillor Cathy Couey, Councillor Jamie Kinghorn, Councillor Bruce Masterman, Councillor Don Moore, and Councillor Michael Nychyk
Against: Councillor Carol MacMillan
Carried 6-1 on a recorded vote
7. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE REQUIRING ACTION 7.1 Letter of Support Request from Community Futures Highwood regarding Digital
Service Squad (DSS) Project
Resolution #RC169-2021
Moved by Councillor Carol MacMillan
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of support for Community Futures Highwood.
Carried
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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Regular Council
September 27, 2021
8. COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 8.1 Email regarding COVID & Rec Centres 8.2 Email regarding Recent COVID-19 Restrictions 8.3 Email regarding Vaccine Passport 8.4 Email regarding Restrictions on Access to the Recreation Facility 8.5 Email regarding Vaccine Passports 8.6 Email regarding Rec Plex Discrimination Policy
9. COUNCILLOR REPORTS 9.1 Recommendations from High River for Alberta's Disaster Recovery Program
Resolution #RC170-2021
Moved by Councillor Bruce Masterman
WHEREAS the High River Disaster Recovery Program Advocacy Committee identified many shortfalls that adversely impacted High River residents seeking financial aid from the Disaster Recovery Program after the flood of 2013.
WHEREAS the DRP Advocacy Committee, in a 2015 report approved by Town Council and presented to the Alberta government for consideration, detailed these shortfalls and made 59 recommendations for the province to improve the Disaster Recovery Program, after consulting with municipalities.
WHEREAS the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association passed a resolution in September 2015 urging the Alberta government to employ external means including consultation with municipalities to identify and implement specific improvements to the DRP that will expedite the completion of outstanding files and will develop a more effective DRP delivery model able to efficiently meet the needs of Albertans affected by future disasters.
WHEREAS the Alberta government introduced changes, effective April 1, 2021, to the DRP funding model without consulting the AUMA or any other municipalities.
AND WHEREAS these changes will increase the financial burden on people, businesses and municipalities dealing with the aftermath of a disaster.
BE IT RESOLVED that High River Town Council send a letter to Premier Jason Kenney criticizing the implementation of these changes without consultation, and request the Premier to revisit changes to the program based on recommendations of the High River Disaster Recovery Program Advocacy Committee and other municipalities;
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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AND FURTHER THAT the letter be copied to the Municipal Affairs Minister Rick McIver, Alberta Emergency Management Agency, MLA Roger Reid, Foothills MP John Barlow and Bill Blair, federal Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
Carried 9.2 COVID-19 Update
No further update was provided.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The Regular Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 was adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Mayor/Deputy Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
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Agenda Item #3.1.
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MINUTES
Special Council Meeting 1:30 PM - Monday, September 27, 2021
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PRESENT: Mayor Craig Snodgrass, Councillor Bruce Masterman, Councillor Carol MacMillan, Councillor Cathy Couey, Councillor Don Moore, Councillor Jamie Kinghorn, and Councillor Michael Nychyk
EXCUSED:
STAFF PRESENT: Chris Prosser (Chief Administrative Officer), Reiley McKerracher (Director of Municipal Services), Jody Hipkin (Manager of Legislative and Advisory Services), Kirin Wrzosek (Legislative Services Administrator), and Sonja Coleman (Manager of Human Resources)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Snodgrass called the Special Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Resolution #SC60-2021
Moved by Councillor Jamie Kinghorn
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council adopt the agenda for the Special Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 as presented.
Carried
3. CLOSED MEETING 3.1 Move Into Closed Meeting
Resolution #SC61-2021
Moved by Councillor Carol MacMillan
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council recess the Special Council Meeting on September 13, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. and move into a closed meeting pursuant to 197(2) of the Municipal Government Act and Sections 16 and 25 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and Sections 18(1)(b)
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Agenda Item #3.2.
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Special Council
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and 18(1)(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Regulation.
Carried 3.2 Land Item
The following individuals were present for the Land item:
Mayor Craig Snodgrass
Councillor Jamie Kinghorn
Councillor Bruce Masterman
Councillor Cathy Couey
Councillor Carol MacMillan
Councillor Michael Nychyk
Councillor Don Moore
Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer
Reiley McKerracher, Director of Municipal Services
Jody Hipkin, Manager of Legislative and Advisory Services
Kirin Wrzosek, Legislative Services Administrator
Sonja Coleman, Manager of Human Resources 3.3 Land Item
The following individuals were present for the Land item:
Mayor Craig Snodgrass
Councillor Jamie Kinghorn
Councillor Bruce Masterman
Councillor Cathy Couey
Councillor Carol MacMillan
Councillor Michael Nychyk
Councillor Don Moore
Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer
Reiley McKerracher, Director of Municipal Services
Jody Hipkin, Manager of Legislative and Advisory Services
Kirin Wrzosek, Legislative Services Administrator
Sonja Coleman, Manager of Human Resources 3.4 Labour Item
The following individuals were present for the Labour item:
Mayor Craig Snodgrass
Councillor Jamie Kinghorn
Councillor Bruce Masterman
Councillor Cathy Couey
Councillor Carol MacMillan
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Agenda Item #3.2.
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Special Council
September 27, 2021
Councillor Michael Nychyk
Councillor Don Moore
Chris Prosser, Chief Administrative Officer
Reiley McKerracher, Director of Municipal Services
Jody Hipkin, Manager of Legislative and Advisory Services
Kirin Wrzosek, Legislative Services Administrator
Sonja Coleman, Manager of Human Resources 3.8 Move Out of Closed Meeting
Resolution #SC62-2021
Moved by Councillor Michael Nychyk
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council move out of the closed meeting and reconvene the Special Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 at 2:22 p.m.
Carried
4. ADJOURNMENT
The Special Council Meeting on September 27, 2021 was adjourned at 2:22 p.m.
Mayor/Deputy Mayor
Chief Administrative Officer
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Agenda Item #3.2.
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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES CHART April 2021 (update)
COUNCIL PRIORITIES NOW TIMELINE
1. LONG TERM WATER STRATEGY: Execute Agreement
2. NEW POOL: Public Education
June May
3. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STUDY: Funding Decision May 4. NEW WEBSITE: Launch 5. TOWN PLAN: Work Program
May June
NEXT SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW: Terms of Reference ASSET MANAGEMENT: TOR Strategy (formerly L.T Fin. Strategy WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: Design CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: New Framework (formerly Customer
service) BUSINESS COMMITTEE: TOR Adoption
ADVOCACY / PARTNERSHIPS / COLLABORATION GOA – Purchase Agreement GOA – Transfer Agreement (Beechwood,
Wallaceville, Rio Vista) Policing – Cost Sharing CMRB – Regional Growth Management East Side Hwy 2 –Development AFICA
OPERATIONAL STRATEGIES
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - Chris 1. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE STUDY: Study RFP – Jun 2. NEW POOL: Public Education – May 3. ASSET MANAGEMENT: Internal Alignment – Sept
SERVICE LEVEL REVIEW: TOR Issuance BUSINESS COMMITTEE: TOR Adoption
CORPORATE SERVICES -Nicole 1. CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: New Framework - Sept 2. Municipal Software ERP – EOI - Sept 3. Customer Contact (311) System Investigation - Dec
Communications Coordination Organizational Improvements – Culture Work
FINANCE - 1. Municipal Services Cost Review (TOR) - Aug 2. Division Service Level Review - Oct 3. Reserve Policy Update – Oct
Purchasing Policy Update Utility Rate Review
ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND OPERATIONS- Reiley 1. LONG TERM WATER STRATEGY: Agreement -Jun 2. WASTEWATER PLANT: Design – Dec 3. Asset Management Program: Work Order System - Dec
Beechwood / Wallaceville Clean-up Water Utility Business Case
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Chris / Janelle 1. NEW WEBSITE: Launch – May - Donna 2. BUSINESS COMMITTEE TOR – Adoption – Jun – Chris 3. Business Readiness Review – Planning Youth Park Project Gathering Spaces Project
CAPITAL PROJECTS 1. 4th Ave Main Replacement - Nov 2. Curling Arena Slab Replacement - Dec 3. New Firehall - Jul 4. Centre Street Bridge Refurbishment - Sept 5. 24th Street – Asphalt Overlay - Oct
PARKING LOT (Follow-up Action List) 1. Telecomm Site Policy Update - Planning 2. Traffic Calming Policy - Engineering 3. Teleworking Policy – CAO 4. GOA Properties – Sale Process - CPRM 5. Off Site Levy Review – Update
BOLD CAPITALS = Council NOW Priorities; CAPITALS = Council NEXT Items; Italics = Advocacy; Title Case Bold = Organizational Excellence, Title Case = Departmental Strategic Initiatives
Agenda Item #3.3.
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Agenda Item #6.1.
Thank You Card From Robert and Myrna Paulhus Page 15 of 18
P.O. Box 5334406 First Street S.W.
High River, Alberta T1V 1M5403-652-7156
High RiverVisitor Information Centre
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October 4, 2021
Mayor and CouncilTown of High River309B Macleod Trail S.W.High River, AB T1V 1Z5
Dear Mayor Snodgrass and Councillors:
We are very proud and excited to be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of theMuseum of the Highwood on October 12, 2021. Although we have had topostpone most of our planned celebrations, we would like to formally thank and acknowledge all those who have supported the museum over the years.
After the successful publication and launch of “Leaves” the Medicine TreePowwow Committee and the High River Pioneers and Old Timers decided thata museum was also needed to further present and preserve the amazing historyof the Highwood area. The committee met on September 9, 1961 and passed a motion to rent the former Eamor’s Saddlery store on 3rd Avenue S.W. for amuseum. Artifacts and artworks were borrowed from the Glenbow Museumand the community. Volunteers, including Glenbow employees Don King (archaeology department) and Don Tannas (summer student), set up the displays. The museum opened just over a month later on October 12, 1961!
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MUSEUM
OF THE HIGHWOOD
The banquet at the HighwoodMemorial Centre celebrated the launch of the local history bookLeaves from the Medicine Tree,January 1960. More than 650people attended the sold-out event.
Gil Garon photograph.Museum of the Highwood collection
The first museum on 3rd Avenue S.W. Some of the dignitaries at the museum opening in 1961 – front row left Don King; right: Don Tannas. *
The museum was forced to vacate the building when the land was acquired for urban renewal. However, in 1972 the Town of High River purchased the former CPR station on First Street S.W. and the museum moved in. The official
Agenda Item #6.2.
Museum of Highwood Anniversary Page 17 of 18
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MUSEUM
OF THE HIGHWOOD
Irene KerrDirector/Curator
* Museum opening photo:Back row l to r: Charlie Rendelman, Lou Bradley, Mayor Ross Ellis, Wm. Fleming (Glenbow),Clark Colwell, Charles Gau, Ross Parker. Front: Don King, Dean Cousins, Lawrence Kindt M.P.,Jack Pickersgill, Betty Colwell, Bert Sheppard, Ed Bryant (Government of Alberta), Don Tannas.
opening was on May 24, 1972. Not only did the museum survive and thrive, it also created a remarkable history of its own. In spite of unexpected, traumatic events, including a fire in 2010, a flood in 2013 and now a pandemic, the museum has continued to adapt to challengesand changing times and remains at the heart of the community as a popular and welcoming destination for tourists and local visitors. Thousands of people haveenjoyed outstanding exhibits, programs and special events, including severalgenerations of students.
The Museum of the Highwood would never have reached this milestone as one of the oldest and most successful museums in Alberta without the support and dedication of: • the pioneers of High River who had the foresight to establish the museum and all those who have shared their precious stories. • the staff members who have worked so hard over the years with skill and passion for the preservation and presentation of our history. This includes many enthusiastic summer students who have acquired valuable career experience andlasting friendships and memories. • the many volunteers who have generously donated their time and talents for events, disaster recovery and the ongoing successful operations of the museum. • the volunteers who have served on the Board of Directors and guided the museum through some very trying times • the Provincial and Federal Governments for grants for special projects and to hire summer students • the citizens of High River and the Highwood area, members and donorswho have continued to support the museum for all these years • the Town of High River – staff, administration, mayors, councillors andmuseum council representatives past and present for their ongoing assistance,and for allowing us to care for and share this beautiful heritage building withour visitors.
We look forward to the future and continuing to tell the stories of our past and present and to carefully maintain our history for future generations.
With sincere thanks and best wishes.
Lecia Cotton CornwallBoard Chair
MANY FACES. MANY STORIES.
P.O. Box 5334High River, Alberta T1V 1M5
February 25, 2013
Elaine MasonNomination CommitteeSheppard Family Park118 7 Avenue S.E.High River, AB T1V 1E9
Re: Museum of the Highwood/Sheppard Family Park board nomination
Dear Elaine:
Thank you for this opportunity for the Museum of the Highwood to participate on theSheppard Family Park board. The staff and Board of Directors are pleased to continuethe excellent relationship that we have had over the years. Due to time commitments, the board has decided to attend meetings on rotating basis. The board member will bring a report back to our meetings, and also bring relevant news from us to you. Here is the listof attendess for the meetings leading up to the summer:
March 18 - Irene KerrApril 15 - Ellen HamiltonMay 20 - Sheila McEvoyJune 17 - Coral Timchak
As we will have new board members following our AGM on March 13, they will be addedto the rotation. I will send you the list for the rest of the year at that time.
Please continue to send all correspondence, minutes, agendas etc. to me and I will make sure they are forwarded on to the board member attending your meeting.
Also, if there is anything we can do to help you out, please contact me any time!
All the best.
Irene
Irene KerrDirector/CuratorMuseum of the [email protected]
Agenda Item #6.2.
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