Greetings! Sharing my News Update…
Time flies: I can scarcely believe it is October! Is time going twice as fast? Speaking of time, I am curious to see how you will all vote about keeping Daylight Savings Time (summer hours). Will this change help to simplify life? When you head to the polls for the municipal election on October 18, 2021, you’ll also be able to vote for Senate Candidates and referendum questions. Check news sources for details and voting stations as we get closer to the date.
Foothills County Division 4 Candidate for 2021 Municipal Election – Thank you for your support: I will continue to represent you in Division 4. Earlier this year I submitted my Nomination papers to Foothills County in order to seek re-election as your local municipal councillor. As I was uncontested, I am considered “acclaimed” in Division 4. I would like to sincerely thank you for your support and I look forward to serving you from 2021-2024. Please contact me with any questions or comments you may wish to share and discuss. My candidate statement with my election priorities can be found on the Foothills County website or my own website, as noted below. For more information on the municipal part of the election, please visit: www.foothillscountyab.ca/council/election-2021.html
Spruce Budworm Infestation – Meeting: Just a quick note on this one to let you know that I will be planning an informational event, hopefully to take place at the beginning of November 2021, on this topic. I will confirm more details as soon as possible.
Exciting news out of Priddis: In September, Priddis was the site of filming for a large-scale production called “The Last of Us”. It seems that the film industry is touching many of our lives in the County, these days, including a surprise set which used the Priddis Plaza in the filming of a future episode of “The Last of Us”.
Building Community: The awesome Priddis Panthers volunteers are getting to work on the garage structure west of the arena on the Priddis Community Association property. This effort will place the final touches on organizing this site to store the treasured Zamboni for the use over the winter ice rink season. Many talented volunteers are making this project come to life. Check out the PCA social media and website to see update photos. Best wishes to all those on task. www.priddisalberta.com/
Priddis Community Association (PCA) plans: After some downtime over world-changing months, the community is bursting into action and needs your help to get activities planned and projects done to enhance our beautiful and lively community. Please contact the PCA or me to find out more about how you can be a part of the team to make this happen. The board meets on Monday nights once a month and would love to have your ideas and help. You can see more on the Priddis website to see what is happening here. www.priddisalberta.com/contact
More Community News: West Foothills Community Association has blossomed this past summer. Together, they worked on a new Community Garden and have enjoyed the produce and watching the community grow together. Priddis Greens is working extensively on FireSmart initiatives. Hawks’ Landing is re-initiating their Community Association with exciting projects in the wings.
Priddis Creek Estates Community Association is active in creating a beautiful setting and well-functioning community grounds for residents. Congratulations to all these community members and all residents, who continue to collaborate of projects and issues of importance.
Growth in the Calgary Region – New Report: Published on September 14, 2021, this new report analyzes the situation and notes the significant economic harm which the forced Calgary Metropolitan Region Board and its regional growth plan will effect in the region, especially on the counties. The conclusions in the Alberta Institute report support the concerns of Foothills County and our residents, who are in opposition to handing the keys of our County over to Calgary. You can find the report and more details here: www.albertainstitute.ca/news
Report on Hwy 2 & 2A Intersections: Due to increase traffic pressure and safety concerns, Foothills County and Okotoks have supported the closure of medians along Highway 2 at the intersections of 306, 338 and 370 Avenues, while continuing to lobby for an overpass at Hwy 2 and 338 Ave. At a council meeting in September, we accepted the Watt Consulting Group Study which supports the closure of these Highway 2 medians and indicates that lights will be required on Highway 2A and 306 Ave within the timeframe of 15 years. We will stay in touch to relay Alberta Transportation plans regarding details of staging the closures, etc. You can find the new study here: www.foothillscountyab.ca/services/public-works–engineering.html
For Other News & Updates: Please visit my website: suzanneoel.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CouncillorSuzanneOel/
Email: Suzanne.Oel@FoothillsCountyAB.ca
With Best Regards,
Suzanne Oel
Division 4
