Updates from Division One
It wasn’t a surprise to see snow over the Victoria Day long weekend as many of us are accustomed to it and it truly is a sign that summer isn’t far away. We just have to get through this month, our wettest month, before we can look forward to that.
Emergency preparedness
With regards to wetness, floodmitigation efforts are under way
and the plan is to start berm building this summer/fall. Final negotiations and details are being worked out so activity should start soon according to my latest updates.
I want to take this opportunity to thank our FireSmart Committee, Rocky View County Emergency Management folks and local businesses for putting on the recent Open House at the Bragg Creek Community Centre. It was certainly an eye-opener for this Councillor/resident to hear from scientists, historians and emergency management staff on how precarious our situation is. And I urge everyone to take initiatives to FireSmart their properties. Did you know that you can get a free FireSmart assessment of your property by visiting the RVC website and entering ‘firesmart’ in the search bar? There you will find the link to the form. Just knowing how your property scores can be impetus to do whatever you can to start planning.
Internet needed
Staying on the topic of emergency preparedness, given our internet and cellular coverage is somewhat lacking in many areas, I want to thank the Bragg Creek Connect Committee for their efforts over the past year and a half to help bring about a potential county-wide Internet Service Strategy for all residents of RVC. The research gathered by this group of local volunteers will serve as a foundation to be used by RVC Administration to move forward to seek funding from the province and hopefully bring this essential service to all residents.
Since I just mentioned flood and wildfire in the last few paragraphs, before I turn to other issues in Division 1, I want to make sure as many residents as possible are signed up for RVC’s Safe & Sound System. By simply visiting the RVC website and providing contact information, you can be notified of emergency alertsin your area as well as receive updates on local information or activities suchas fire bans, bylaw changes, etc thatcould impact you or your family. The ‘Safe & Sound’ page can be found under the ‘County Services’ dropdown bar on the home page.
Drivers needed
Have some spare time on your hands as well as a reliable vehicle? The Bragg Creek Snowbirds Senior Fellowship could use some volunteers to help our seniors with transportation needs to and from their medical and/or therapeutic appointments outside of our area. Please contact Bryan Hodgkins, BCSSF president for more details if you require the service or want become a volunteer.
Hamlet Expansion Open House
It was great to see over 120 residents show up and participate in the Bragg Creek Hamlet Expansion Open House last month which was held at the Bragg Creek Snowbirds Chalet. This was an event to explain the Bragg Creek Hamlet Expansion Strategy and giveresidents their first glimpse at thepotential for various land use scenarios. The public feedback and consultation process will help set guidelines for development of the expansion lands that exist south of the Hamlet, between Highway 22 and Bragg Creek Provincial Park. I want to thank RVC staff for making this happen. More details can be found on the RVC website or by contacting Johnson Kwan at jkwan@rockyview.ca or by calling 403-230-1401.
Live-streamed RVC meetings
Did you know that if you really wanted to stay on top of all of the issues your elected Council debates at each Council meeting, you can watch from the comfort of your home and in your pajamas? Catch all the action by visiting the RVC website and under the ‘Government’ dropdown menu youwill find ‘Live Video’. Pour yourself a coffee and pop up some popcorn.
— Cheers, Mark
checkMarkk.ca
mkamachi@rockyview.ca
