Suzanne Oel – Division 4
Greetings! Sharing my News Update…
July 6 Community Meeting: West Foothills County residents are invited to join us at an in-person meeting to discuss Highways 762, 549, 22 and rural crime on July 6, 2023, at 7 p.m., at the Square Butte Hall located along Hwy 762 (with light refreshments provided). Guests include RCMP, Foothills Patrol, Foothills County Divisions 3 & 4 Councillors, MLA, Alberta Transportation (to be confirmed), local crime watch and community members. Our thanks goes to the Square Butte community members for use of the hall 🙂 Look forward to seeing you there! Also, please see the event graphic, in this article.
Speeding, racing, multiple-user conflicts and unfortunate accidents continue to plague this popular touring area. In an ongoing effort to coordinate resources in response, we continue to collaborate to strategize and want to hear from residents as a follow-up on ideas from last year. We also have a new Staff Sergeant hailing out of the Turner Valley RCMP office, so we would like to introduce him to you and pose some questions about the highways and rural crime. Thanks go to area residents, who have been helping to relay the incidents, and to our local RCMP who are also stepping up their response. We intend to continue the discussions and actions.
I also note that the terribly tragic accident on Highway 762, which occurred on May 14, 2023, emphasizes the serious concerns along this route as it continues to increase in busyness. Thank you to all emergency responders and residents who have assisted in a time of need for all those involved in this very sad experience and other recent accidents. Just a reminder that residents can report situations to 9-1-1 as they are happening, or afterwards to share concerns through the 24/7 RCMP complaints line: 403.933.4262. Your reports help provide data for RCMP response priorities.
2023 Agriculture Scholarship: If you live in Foothills County and are enrolled in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of Post- Secondary Education in the fields of Agronomy, Animal Science, Ag Business, Agricultural Production, Agricultural Mechanics, or studies intended to effect change on the agricultural landscape, apply today for one of two $2,500 Agricultural Services Board Scholarships. For more information visit: www.foothillscountyab.ca/services/agriculture/agricultural-scholarship
Local Construction Project: A number of residents have inquired about a pipeline project under way in Division 4. Since early in 2023 we have observed an organized project unfold. While some may know where to access information, others are curious to know more. Below, I am sharing two links, which you can check out, if you wish.
The TC Energy NGTL West Path Delivery project website can be found here: www.tcenergy.com/operations/natural-gas/west-path-delivery-program/2023/
Their application can be found here: apps.cer-rec.gc.ca/REGDOCS/Item/Filing/C09063
Click on the “C09063-1 NGTL West Path Delivery 2023 Project Application – A7J749” PDF. Just FYI, a map of the project in our area can be found on page 207 of the approximately 11 MB-sized PDF.
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Email: Suzanne.Oel@FoothillsCountyAB.ca
With Best Regards,
Suzanne
