Parkland Communicator A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED BY PARKLAND COUNTY | APRIL 2015 MESSAGE FROM THE DEPUTY MAYOR Stewardship at Parkland County Spring is coming and Parkland • Wetland conservation, restoration and enhancement. County is getting serious about • Waterfowl nests. environmental stewardship. • Other innovative projects that enhance the environment Following the completion on farms. of the award winning Parkland County’s Environmental Advisory Committee Environmental Conservation is excited to introduce the brand new Green Acreages Master Plan (parklandcounty. Program! This Program has been developed specifically for com/ECMP) and the acreage and recreational property owners. Landowners will ongoing development of the be assisted through the Green Acreages Guide developed Community Sustainability by the Land Stewardship Centre, either in a workshop and Development Plan setting or one-on–one with the Program Coordinator. ( p a r k l a n d c o u n t y. c o m / The Guide is a hands-on workbook that helps landowners CSDP), the County has been identify stewardship practices that will help them conserve, working hard to develop Deputy Mayor restore and enhance the valuable natural assets found on innovative tools to help our AnnLisa Jensen residents and agricultural producers conserve, restore and their particular property. Environmental risks and appropriate management options enhance the environment. Parkland County now has two voluntary stewardship will be identified by working through the guide. From programs: The Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) here, the Green Acreages Program provides a financial Program for agricultural producers and the Green Acreages incentive to landowners for implementing environmental improvements on their properties. Eligible improvements Program for country residential landowners. can include: The ALUS Program was introduced in Parkland County in 2012 as a pilot project and is now a full scale County- • Riparian area and shoreline enhancements. wide program. ALUS is a voluntary program that provides • Reforestation. a financial incentive to active agricultural producers to • Habitat creation and enhancements. implement environmentally beneficial management • Wetland restoration and enhancements. • Septic system improvements. practices on marginal lands. • Rain gardens and Xeriscaping. ALUS pays producers for a portion of the establishment • Other innovative projects that enhance the environment costs, and then provides an annual payment for the new on country residential properties. suite of ecological services that are being produced not just For more information on the ALUS program: for the producer, but also for the community as a whole. • Web: www.parklandcounty.com/alus ALUS projects can include: • Email: alus@parklandcounty.com • Fencing along creeks, wetlands and lakes. • Call: 780-968-8888 ext.8302 • Solar powered livestock watering systems. For more information on the Green Acreages program: • Treed shelterbelts and reforestation on marginal lands. • Native prairie and pollinator habitat establishment on • Web: www.parklandcounty.com/greenacreages marginal lands. • Email: greenacreages@parklandcounty.com To find out more about what’s happening in Parkland County, you can check out these links or visit our website at www.parklandcounty.com COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY & DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE Parkland County recently completed two major reports needed to prepare the final CSDP. These reports can be found at parklandcounty.com/csdp. What else has the County done? Administration has worked with the CSDP Advisory Committee and Council to develop draft Definitions of Sustainability. These include Governance, Environment, Community, Economy, and the Built Environment. Definitions of Sustainability will be used to help develop the policies and initiatives for the Plan. This will be accomplished by undertaking a baseline analysis – whereby the definitions are employed to identify gaps between where the County is today and what it needs to do to move towards meeting the definitions of sustainability. Your input will be vital during this process. Administration is also developing conceptual growth scenarios for Parkland County. Scenarios will be based on background research, staff discussions, public findings from 2014 public engagements, and discussions with CSDP Advisory Committee members. Scenarios will then be shared in mid – late spring 2015, and residents will be asked to provide feedback on each scenario. Meetings with residents and stakeholders will resume in June 2015 to determine the final growth scenario for the County, and to complete the sustainability component of the CSDP. Engagement sessions will also be used to help identify and fill in information data gaps for the CSDP. Keep updated on the CSDP project and on future engagement dates by visiting parklandcounty.com/csdp or checking the local newspapers! For more information, contact: Gabriel Clarke - CSDP Co-Lead Environmental Management and Community Sustainability Coordinator Parkland County gclarke@parklandcounty.com Martin Frigo – CSDP Co-Lead Senior Planner – Long Range Planning Planning & Development Services Parkland County mfrigo@parklandcounty.com SEE THE LIGHTS? HEAR THE SOUND? LOOK AROUND! There is an ambulance, fire engine or police vehicle in your rear view mirror with sirens blazing. What do you do? Knowing this answer could save lives. Time is the enemy in an emergency and emergency responders need our help in order to get to the scene as quickly as possible. When an emergency vehicle approaches, getting out of their way is priority number one. What’s the best way to do this? Move to the right side of the road. With the many different types of roads, sometimes knowing where to safely move out of the way isn’t that simple. Moving out of the way on a highway is much different than an intersection. This illustration describes where to go in a variety of situations to allow the emergency vehicle to pass by, while keeping you and the rest of the cars on the road safe. Knowing how to safely pass a stopped emergency vehicle is just as important as allowing one to pass. Motorists are required to slow down to 60km/h OR LESS if the posted speed is lower when passing stopped emergency vehicles on the same side of the highway with lights flashing. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our roads safe for each other and those emergency responders who risk their lives to protect ours. Photos, updates, and more - stay current and find us on Facebook! facebook.com/GrowYourDreams RANGE ROAD 23 PARK OPERATIONS ADVISORY GROUP Are you interested in the operations of the soon to be opened Range Road 23 Park?? We want your input!! Parkland County is seeking applications from County residents interested in volunteering to sit on the newly created Range Road 23 Park – Operations Advisory Committee. What is the purpose of the Advisory Group? The purpose of the Range Road 23 Park Advisory Group is to provide input and feedback to Community and Protective Services in regards to the overall operations of the Range Road 23 Park day use area. This includes reviewing current uses, how to manage boat access, enhance park goers experiences and to examine potential new uses for the area. In addition, the advisory group would provide guidance on site enhancement How do I apply? plans if and when they are proposed. Application forms along with the Terms of Reference can be What is the time for this group? found on the Parkland County Website at: parklandcounty. Group members will serve a two-year term and meet com/RR23park or can be picked up from Community and approximately two times per year, likely in the spring and Protective Services at the Parkland County Centre located at fall. Meetings will be determined based on the availability of 53109A – Hwy 779. members and will generally be two to three hours in length. For more information please contact Lenny Richer, Supervisor – Parks, Recreation & Culture at 780-968-8327 or via email All residents within Parkland County are invited to apply for at lricher@parklandcounty.com Application Deadline: April 15th, 2015 this advisory group. Who can apply? PARKLAND COUNTY TRAILS - PRESENT AND FUTURE Trails have long been identified as a key source to preserving and improving the quality of life of Parkland County’s residents. In Parkland County, parks and trails can be used to maintain an active lifestyle as well as enjoyed for their scenic beauty. preserve, protect and enhance the North Saskatchewan River Valley to create one of the largest park systems in the world. The RVA developed a Plan of Action to guide the development of this park system. As a part of the RVA’s Plan of Action, Parkland County has the opportunity to create a multi-use, non-motorized trail connection between regional destinations such as the Devonian Gardens, the North Saskatchewan River, Tuckers Field and even the Town of Devon. This trail has the opportunity to become a high quality active transportation link that fulfills an important function on a neighborhood, community and Recent upgrades to our day use parks and the development of regional scale. The implementation of this trail not only a new park which is anticipated to be opened this summer are connects two important, regional open space destinations, but a few examples of the commitment Parkland County has but enhances the overall quality of life for Parkland County through the provision of a desirable recreation facility. shown to enhancing its outdoor recreation amenities. With that in mind, Parkland County is a shareholding member More information and future updates on the Devonian Trail of the River Valley Alliance (RVA). The RVA’s mission is to can be found at parklandcounty.com/trails. With places like the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area and various day use park areas such as Jackfish Lake, Prospectors’ Point and Kokomoko to name a few, Parkland County is a community rich with trails and greenspaces that enhance our health and general satisfaction with where we live. It’s an aspect of the community that we are looking to grow and develop, enhancing the quality of life for everyone in our region. OFFICE CLOSURE County offices will be closed all day on Friday April 3, Monday April 6 and Wednesday April 8. Do you tweet? We do! Follows us on Twitter @Parkland_County ROAD BANS EFFECTIVE MARCH 23 In order to protect municipal infrastructure we often employ road bans throughout Parkland County during the spring thaw. Road Bans in Parkland County are usually placed on the roadways any time after mid-March and stay in effect until the end of May. Road bans are strictly dependent on the weather, therefore the time period mentioned can fluctuate. Most oil surfaced and asphalt based course roads are banned at 75%, but there are some roads that are banned at 50%. The potential for damage and the current condition of the road dictates the percentage of ban. Gravel roads are not generally banned, but can be if conditions warrant. The latest and most up-to-date information on Road Bans and Axle Weight can be found on our website at parklandcounty. com/road_bans or by calling Public Works at 780 968 8454. Confirmation can be obtained by phoning the Parkland County Public Works Department at 780 968 8448. Note the exemptions from Road Bans as per Section 12, subsections 5 and 6 of the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation, Traffic Safety Act. The following vehicles are exempt from a road ban: • A vehicle in respect of which the combined gross weight of all SPRING DRAINAGE the axles of the vehicle does not exceed 5000 kilograms. • A school bus as defined in use of Highway and Rules of Road Regulation. • A rubber tired farm tractor if it is not pulling a trailer. • A vehicle crossing a highway. • A vehicle operated by or on behalf of the Government for the purpose of testing pavement strength. • A vehicle transporting fresh milk and cream, or either of them, from the place where the milk or cream is produced. • A vehicle transporting pregnant mare urine from the place where the urine is produced. If a road ban is in effect, the following public vehicles may carry on the axles on that highway up to 90% of the maximum allowable weight permitted for that single axle or axle group: a. Vehicles transporting bread, mail as defined in the Canada Post Corporation Act (Canada), heating fuel or fertilizer. b. A bus, other than a school bus, carrying passengers. c. Domestic drinking water is limited to 80% of the maximum allowable weight.. March 20th was the official kickoff to spring and with that, the anticipation of warmer weather, longer days and green grass. But with all wonderful things that spring brings with it, it also brings some issues. Spring thaw and runoff can cause extensive damages to homes and property if the correct precautions are not implemented. inspections and maintenance on our infrastructure to mitigate damage to both County and privately owned infrastructure. Engineering Services works to ensure that in the event of spring flooding, resident safety and the maintenance of County infrastructure remain the top priorities. • Ensure proper grading of the groundwork around your home Along with flood and drainage concerns, we also maintain over 11,600 culverts, over 2,000 km of roadway drainage, approximately 150 km of drainage courses, and are responsible for the maintenance and construction of 117 bridge structures. Parkland County determines the appropriate action to be taken when dealing with drainage issues affecting County road allowances, and how we address ratepayer concerns with regards to drainage issues affecting their property. Natural water runoff and water ponding on private land is the responsibility of the owner of the land. Parkland County addresses flooding issues related to licensed drainage courses, roadside ditches and land directly owned & operated by the County. During the spring of each year, Parkland County conducts Prevention is key; each resident can do their part in minimizing the likelihood of costly damages to their homes and land. We suggest conducting the following preventive maintenance steps to minimize the risk of flooding and damage to your property: • Clean out gutters and down spouts • Maintain and service your sump pump Please contact Engineering Services at 780-968-8445 if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy Spring! COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS From March 3, 2015 - Regular Council Meeting • Council repealed Policy AD 007, Legal Action Commenced by the County. • Council welcomed students from Ecole Meridian Heights School, Parkland School Division No. 70 who presented questions to Council as part of the grade six government studies curriculum. Photos, updates, and more - stay current and find us on Facebook! facebook.com/GrowYourDreams WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP AT GLORY HILLS CONSERVATION LANDS Glory Hills Conservation Lands is a 110 acre property which boasts a lake, several wetlands, Parkland forest and open meadows. This natural gem is protected by the Edmonton and Area Land Trust (EALT) and is available for on-foot exploration for you, your friends and your family. The property is protected by EALT for current and future generations of people and wildlife! Located within the North Saskatchewan River Basin, this property is at the northern most point of an important chain of relatively undisturbed lakes, the Cameron Lakes chain. This lake chain is a permanent, natural water feature making it an integral part of the watershed and an important wildlife corridor. Conserving the Glory Hills Conservation Lands in perpetuity will help protect the health of the entire ecosystem. area and to improve watershed health. The Edmonton and Area Land Trust acquired this property in 2010 as a donation of ecologically significant land. When EALT received this natural gift, the property had an intermittent perimeter fence with many gaps. Within the first year of owning the property, EALT noted cattle from neighbouring properties and off-highway vehicles frequenting the property. You can help keep the watershed healthy too! Maintain a wellvegetated buffer zone around any wetland or stream on your property and remove noxious weeds to steward the watershed. Fence off wetlands and streams to prevent access to livestock and use seasonal or rotational grazing systems to reduce impacts to small wetlands. Parkland County Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program provides financial assistance to Although EALT has nothing against cattle or off-highway farmers for installing these types of improvements. vehicles in appropriate areas, these two unwanted types of Please contact Krista Quesnel at 780-968-8888 ext.8302 or visitors were posing a problem for the health of our new kquesnel@parklandcounty.com for more information about conservation lands. Left unmanaged, cattle and off-highway how you may qualify for funding under ALUS. vehicles can degrade the health of the watershed by damaging You can also support EALT by donating, or volunteering on the lake shore, wetlands, and plant communities, by eroding the Glory Hills or other properties. And be good neighbours slopes, spreading invasive weeds and reducing water quality. by only riding your quad or snowmobile on designated trails The Edmonton and Area Land Trust is a non-profit organization and areas. A healthy watershed is a community effort! which relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to support the monitoring of our natural areas and to complete conservation projects. Building a fence to conserve the ecological values of the Glory Hills property was critically needed in order to preserve the ecological integrity of this conservation property. EPCOR graciously presented EALT with a $20,000 cheque early in 2014 to fund the construction of a fence to protect the area’s ecological health and improve watershed stewardship in the area. EALT’s volunteers have also dedicated 200 hours over the past years to pull invasive weeds along the lake shore to restore the important ecological functions of the Do you tweet? We do! Follows us on Twitter @Parkland_County TO FISH OR NOT TO FISH? During the spring and fall, fishing is prohibited in many areas due to these being fish spawning seasons. These closures protect fish when they are most vulnerable and help ensure they have the best chance to reproduce. Successful spawning is critical because the majority of Alberta fish populations are maintained by the spawning of wild fish. Alberta has about 800 lakes that support natural sport fish populations. Our fish populations are under heavy sport fishing pressure, and the numbers of large fish have declined. It’s important that the remaining adults are undisturbed during their spawning seasons for the chance to reproduce successfully. A closure means that there can be no fishing at all regardless of whether fish are released or not. These closures are one way Alberta helps ensure future generations can enjoy the fish in this province the same way we do today. Upcoming closures Big Lake, Jackfish Lake, Lac Ste.Anne, Matchayaw (Devil’s) Lake, Mayatan Lake, & Mink Lake • Apr. 1st to May 14th – CLOSED Wabamun Lake and Isle Lake • Apr. 1st to May 14th – CLOSED • May 15th to Apr. 1st ‒ ZERO catch and retain limits Wabamun Lake Only • Oct. 1st to Nov. 30th – Open only between sunrise and sunset of each day; hook size must not measure more than 10 mm from point to shaft Muir Lake (30, 31-53-27-W4) • May 1st to Oct. 31st – Trout limit 1 over 50 cm; bait ban. • Nov. 1st to Apr. 30th – CLOSED The exact timing of fishing closures can vary from water body to water body and depend on what fish are present. That being said, annual closing and opening dates are assigned where possible to simplify the regulations for anglers. North Saskatchewan River • From Highway 22/39 (Drayton Valley) downstream to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border • River Only - Open all year Anglers should always check the current regulations for information on fishing seasons and specific water bodies: albertaregulations.ca/fishingregs/. If at any time you observe any suspicious hunting or fishing activity, call the Report a Poacher (RAP) line at 1-800-642-3800. LIBRARY HOURS IN PARKLAND DID YOU KNOW? There is a Public Library in the communities of Duffield, Entwistle, Keephills, and Tomahawk! Come and visit us! Contact the library for information on current programs or visit our website www.pcmlibraries.ab.ca. Duffield Public Library Located in Duffield School Hours: Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Keephills Public Library Located in Keephills School Hours: Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Entwistle Public Library Located in Entwistle School Hours: Monday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (2nd & 4th) Tomahawk Public Library Located in Tomahawk School Hours: Monday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm ENFORCEMENT SERVICES OFFICER OF THE MONTH Pedro Acevedo - Patrol Supervisor. Parkland County employee since 2007 My duty is to ensure the quality of the work our Peace Officers do for the County. I enjoy coming to work and problem solving the various concerns that come to the Patrol Services Department. Our informal motto is: The phone rings, we answer. I just want our residents to know that if their concerns are within our scope of duties, we will always investigate. If they are not within our scope, we will do our best to set them on the right path to resolve their issues or concerns. Photos, updates, and more - stay current and find us on Facebook! facebook.com/GrowYourDreams YELLOWHEAD COUNTY FCSS & PARKLAND COUNTY RESIDENTS Yellowhead County Family and Community Support Services are run out of the County office in Wildwood. Much of the FCSS programming is concentrated on the east end of Yellowhead County and residents of Parkland County are welcome to participate. The FCSS program includes services to support a variety of individuals including seniors, families, children and youth. • Home Support is a light housekeeping service available to residents of Parkland County living west of Range Road 30. This program is offered to individuals with mobility challenges and are unable to manage basic housekeeping. The cost of the service is based on the household annual income. • Our Community Outreach Coordinator can help with applying for seniors benefits and related paperwork. This position also organizes the Volunteer Income Tax program for low income individuals. Workshops regarding a variety of topics such as identity theft, wills and estates, loss and grief, and aging well are offered in both Parkland and Yellowhead Communities (including Entwistle, Seba Beach and Moon Lake). • The Family Outreach Coordinator works directly with families that are struggling to manage child behavior, access additional services or supports or require direction regarding services. Mom and tot programs, as well as workshops and parent training are organized and available as requested. • Both the Youth and Children Coordinators provide programs and activities to residents in Parkland and Yellowhead County. Many programs are offered through schools with staff working with Entwistle, Seba Beach and Tomahawk schools to ensure Parkland County residents have access to programs such as Roots of Empathy, It’s Cool to Know your Way in a Relationship and Bee Aware. Additional programs and workshops available to the schools and communities of Western Parkland County include Babysitters Training, Home Alone, CyberSafety and Little Chef ’s. • Playschools are able to access financial supports through the County FCSS Grant Program, and residents are encouraged to contact the FCSS office in Wildwood at 780-325-3782 if they have suggestions, requests or questions regarding services available in their area. Wendy Robinson Family and Community Support Services Supervisor Yellowhead County Phone: (780) 325-3782 Toll free: 1-800-814-3935 HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANING A fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as three minutes to escape safely. Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning – a home fire escape plan that everyone in your home is familiar with and has practiced. These tips can help you put together and practice an effective home fire escape plan. Plan Your Escape • Have at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and test your alarm(s) monthly to make sure they are in working condition to warn you of a fire. • Involve the whole household in drawing a simple floor plan of your home, marking exactly how to get out in a fire emergency. • Identify two exits from each room, particularly bedrooms that you can use to escape. Planning two escape routes could save your life if one exit is blocked by smoke or fire. • Establish a safe meeting place outside of the home. • Assign a designated helper for any person living in your home who may not be able to escape the fire emergency on his or her own. This may include young children, the elderly, or those with impairments due to mobility limitations, disabilities, medications, or alcohol. • Ensure your street number is clearly visible from the road so that responding emergency personnel can find your home. • Inform guests and visitors about your home escape plan and find out about others escape plans when you stay overnight in their homes. Practice Your Escape Plan • Practice your home fire escape plan at least twice a year with everyone living in your home. • Make the drill as realistic as possible. Sound the smoke alarm, and practice different scenarios and escape routes. • Most fire emergencies happen at night. Ensure you practice at night while everyone is asleep. For more information contact: Parkland County Fire Services 780-968-8400. Do you tweet? We do! Follows us on Twitter @Parkland_County HOW TO CONTACT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Parkland County residents are encouraged to contact Patrol Services through two specific avenues: the Online Complaint system found on the Parkland County website at parklandcounty.com/incidentreport, or through the main contact line, available 24 hours a day, at 780-968-8400. Inquiries or complaints will be responded to on the next business day Please note that if the complaint is not a matter within the jurisdiction of Parkland County Enforcement Services, we will forward to the appropriate County department or outside agency. If you are reporting a concern that is in progress (such as a loud noise, a truck parked and obstructing traffic), please do not use the Online Incident Reporting application. Contact Enforcement Services at 780-9688400. Garage Sale Season is Coming to Parkland County! Do you have so much stuff that you can barely fit your car in your garage anymore? Good news! Our County-wide garage sale is just around the corner. On Saturday May 2nd, many of our local Community Halls will open their doors for you to come down and shop till you drop. Stay tuned to the County website or local newspaper for more information including event hours and the location of participating Community Halls. Brought to you by Parkland Area Volunteer Action Committee (PAVAC) VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT Thursday, April 16, 8–10 a.m. Volunteers are part of the ripple effect ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER The Parkland County Animal Shelter is open to the public: • Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Thursday – 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. • Saturday – 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. YOU’RE INVITED The Shelter is closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and is closed for all statutory or County recognized holidays. For more information call 780-963-8583. Pavilion at Heritage Park 5100–41 Ave., Stony Plain • Pancake breakfast will be served • Event is open to volunteers from all organizations • No registration is required www.facebook.com/TriRegionVolunteers Parkland County Contact Information Brought to you by Parkland Area Volunteer Action Committee (PAVAC) VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT Emergency - Fire, Police and Ambulance 911 Municipal Services General Inquiries Agricultural Services 780-968-8467 General Office 780-968-8888 Animal Thursday, Shelter April 16, 8–10 a.m.780-968-8458 Toll Free 1-888-880-0858 Assessment Services of the ripple effect 780-968-8469 Volunteers are part After Hours Inquiries 780-968-8401 Disaster Services 780-968-8400 Parkland County Council 780-968-8402 Enforcement Services (Patrol) 780-968-8400 Mayor Rod Shaigec 780-968-8410 Engineering Services 780-968-8445 Councillor AnnLisa Jensen, Div. 1 780-968-8420 Fire Services 780-968-8400 Pavilion at Heritage Park Councillor Jackie McCuaig, Div. 2 780-968-8421 & Admin Services 780-968-3234 5100–41 Ave., Legis. Stony Plain Councillor Phyllis Kobasiuk, Div 3 780-968-8422 Planning & Development 780-968-8443 • Pancake breakfast will be served Councillor Darrell Hollands, Div. 4 780-968-8423 Property 780-968-8418 • Event is open to volunteers from allTax organizations • No registration is Public required Works Councillor John McNab, Div. 5 780-968-8424 780-968-8448 Councillor Tracey Melnyk, Div. 6 780-968-8425 Parks and Recreation 780-968-8400 For more information call 780-963-8583. Road Maintenance 780-968-8454 YOU’RE INVITED www.facebook.com/TriRegionVolunteers For more information on this newsletter and other Parkland County communications, contact Carson Mills, Communications Assistant Phone 780-968-8888 ext. 8283 Email cmills@parklandcounty.com Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/GrowYourDreams