WARD 3 NEWS SAPRAE CREEK & DRAPER ROAD

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1 WARD 3 NEWS SAPRAE CREEK & DRAPER ROAD JUNE 2010 Anzac~Conklin~Fort Chipewyan~Fort Fitzgerald~Fort MacKay~Gregoire Lake Estates~Janvier~Mariana Lake~Saprae Creek Estates 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada ph: fax:

2 WARD 3 NEWS IN THIS ISSUE: Community Support, Melanie Reddy PH: melaniereddy@shaw.ca JULY NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: June 25, 2010 Renée s Report Upcoming Events in Saprae Creek Around the Creek Community Calendar Land Use Bylaw Amendment Map Pacific Investments & Developments Open House Barenaked Ladies Concert Clearwater Lounge - Summer Hours SAPRAE CREEK RESIDENTS SOCIETY DRAPER ROAD RESIDENTS SOCIETY Jon Alcock, Chair Tracy Unger, Vice-Chair Daryl Schneider, Infrastructure Pam Garbin, Recreation Director June LeClair, Treasurer Solange Maher, Secretary Michelle Archibald, Youth Director Warren Ouellette, Chair Rhonda Morris, Vice-Chair Christine Sadzak, Treasurer Daphne van t Wout, Secretary Shawn Schellenberg Director Shawn Overland, Director Bervin Mack, Director Saprae Creek Residents Society (SCRS) Draper Road Residents Society (DRRS) 215 Freestone Way Fort McMurray, AB : T9H 5B4 sapraecreek@hotmail.com draperroad@gmail.com Page 2

3 RENÉE S REPORT WARD 3 COUNCILOR Happy spring everyone! May your gardens grow healthy and quickly. As I said in last month s newsletter the Rural Service Delivery Review was on the April 27 th meeting of council. I was not entirely happy with the recommendations as it was to be a service standard for only communities existing at the time of amalgamation. I feel very strongly that all of our communities need to be treated equitably. The way the recommendation was written would have eliminated Draper and any possible new communities that may appear within our every growing region. I ended up making an amendment to the motion to include all growing communities with a population over 250, which was passed. The Fort McMurray Today published an article April 29 th about my physical absence from Council meetings since the fall. I had been traveling back and forth to attend Council meetings from a second home in Salmon Arm, where my youngest daughter is attending school. When I couldn t travel I participated by teleconference. However, I have not been well due to complications with scoliosis since Christmas. I had surgery May 20 th to remove parts of the broken rods and brackets along my spine and have them replaced. Heaven only knows how I managed to break them doctors have no idea! It was a four-hour surgery but I am healing well and hope to be back in person soon. I am deeply committed to representing you, the residents of Ward 3, and hope that you ve seen my commitment these past (almost) 6 years. May 11 th meeting of council saw the Tax Rate Bylaw 2 nd and 3 rd readings. The Chamber and OSDG as well as residents spoke out in favor of the revenue neutral/zero increase and praised the consultation between them and administration. There was much debate and discussion with Councilor John Vyboh leading the pack to increase taxes, followed closely by Councilors Sheldon Germain, Mila Byron and followers. They feel that we need to put money away for a rainy day and reduce our debt. The piece that the 3 of them continually miss (even after some being on council for 10+ years) is that; We have money in operating budget for rainy day fund, reserves and capital budget reserves/projects. We have had surpluses in the neighbourhood of $40 million for the past three years, which we are applying to new capital projects and sound debt management. Yes, usually reducing your debt is a good idea, however, do you as a TAXPAYER want to pay today for an infrastructure project to be used over the next 10 to 25 years? First example that comes to mind are the water and waste water treatment plants, which are designed to a population of 160,000. We are constantly being told the communication between administration and all stakeholders is improving on a daily basis. Also, on the agenda were 1 st readings (Land Use Amendments) for a Campground along Highway 69, Parsons Creek Development, Stonecreek (Parcel F) and the Roads and Transportation Bylaw. The May 24 th meeting of council was full of debate; this time on the Parsons Creek Land Use Bylaw Page 3

4 RENÉE S REPORT WARD 3 COUNCILOR Amendments. The land use bylaw places the restrictions on what may be built where and what the building shall look like. A representative of UDI Fort McMurray wanted council to request administration to consult with them as they have concerns with the amendments. During the public hearing we received commitment from the administration and the developers to sit down and discuss the issues; as a matter of fact the developers stated they have since (original review) decided that they would also like to see changes. Even though UDI said it did not want to delay the process, merely be involved as the land use bylaw was refined, Councilors Vyboh and Byron wanted to defer the bylaw to permit more consultation. This process could take up to 6 weeks and would cause major delays. The developer is ready to start clearing and grubbing, to ensure that lots would be ready for construction of housing in 2012 the bylaw amendments need to be approved as soon as possible. What these Councilors couldn t seem to understand is that the land use bylaw is designed to monitor construction and that this will not happen until Both the representative from UDI and the developers said please do not delay, we have time to consult. Finally at 10:30 pm the amendments passed, unfortunately at that time I was not feeling well and had to sign off. The Land Use amendments for the development of a new campground along Highway 69, Stonecreek, Abrams Land, Transportation bylaw all passed, as did reports for the Uniform and Fire Quality Management Plans Safety Codes and a Capital Budget Amendment for the South Municipal facility. Due to the lateness of the hour the balance of the agenda items were deferred to the next meeting. There are 2 very important meetings coming up on June 8 th and 9 th at Vista Ridge. The 8 th (7:15pm) meeting is being hosted by a developer of new lots for Saprae located behind Weiss Drive and the east end of Community Lane. I have not been given any details on what they are proposing or will be presenting. June 9 th open house (2 to 6pm) is being hosted by Alberta Oilsands, who wish to develop 3 SAGD plants in the Saprae/ Airport Area. Again, I have not been privy to any information. If you are concerned about either of these items, I would strongly suggest attending see the newsletter or web site for information. Have a great month. Ms. Renee Rebus Councilor Ward 3 The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo or renee.rebus@woodbuffalo.ab.ca or rrebus@shaw.ca Page 4

5 UPCOMING EVENTS IN SAPRAE CREEK SAPRAE CREEK JUNE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Please join us in the Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge for this FREE event put on by the Saprae Creek Residents Society SATURDAYJUNE, 19th TWO SHOWINGS: FROM 5-7PM enjoy PIZZA, POP AND POPCORN AND OUR FEATURE FILM ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: THE SQUEAKQUEL This is not a drop off event, parental supervision is required FROM 7-9:30PM, enjoy pizza, pop and popcorn and the latest Blockbuster film TIM BURTONS ALICE IN WONDERLAND Starring Johnny Depp PLEASE REGISTER FOR THESE SHOWINGS SO THAT WE CAN HAVE ENOUGH PIZZA FOR EVERYONE!!! If you have any questions or would like to register please call Pam at or at pamgarbin@shaw.ca Watch for reminder flyers at the mailboxes! Page 5

6 UPCOMING EVENTS IN SAPRAE CREEK (CONT D) BABYSITTING COURSE If there are any young ladies or men who would be interested in taking the St. John s Babysitting Course (if it were to be offered in Saprae Creek) please give Pam a call at by June 15 th. YOGA IN THE CREEK Back by popular demand there will be a Yoga instructor coming to the Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge. Yes folks no trips to town!!! DROP-IN s STILL WELCOME (FRIDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE) Join us from 8-9pm for 1 hour of relaxation and wind down. Drop-in cost of $5. Call Michelle at or at michelleandgord@hotmail.com to register or for more information. Please bring your own yoga mat. SCRAPBOOKING ALL DAY CROP Attention all scrapbookers or card makers!!! Please join us for an all day crop in the Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge starting at 10am until 10pm on June 12. Cost is $25; this gets you a table, dinner and a chance to win some fantastic door prizes!!! Please bring a small snack for lunch, enough to share with 5-7 people. Register today!!!! Space is limited so please call Michelle at or michelleandgord@hotmail.com COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Do you have your garage sale pile ready? Well save the date Saturday June 26 th from 9-1 pm the Saprae Creek Community Garage Sale will be taking place. A general ad will be placed in the Fort McMurray Today announcing the date and time. All you need to do is place the sign at the end of your driveway and let the sale begin. If you have any question please call Pam at Page 6

7 AROUND THE CREEK SUMMER PROGRAMS IN SAPRAE CREEK The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be bringing THREE Summer Programs to Saprae Creek this summer: MONDAYS 1:30-3:30pm Roll and Stroll (location starts will be announced closer to the date). THURSDAYS 4:30-6:30 pm - Games/Movies/Themed Nights will be held at the Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge. Fun for all ages. FRIDAYS 10-11:30 am Saprae Creek Kids Craft Club ($2.00 fee per child) to be held at the Spruce Valley Room at Vista Ridge. These programs will commence Friday July 2nd and end the last week of August. This will be in addition to the two Programs held by the HUB on Wheels which include: Mondays 10:30-12:00 (Interactive Play) and Thursdays 10:30 11:30 (Kids Rock). Any questions please call Michelle WATCH THE MAILBOXES FOR REMINDER POSTERS!!!! Pacific Investments & Development Ltd. Open House Pacific Investments & Development Ltd. with its consultants invites you to an OPEN HOUSE to discuss ideas for its properties in the Saprae Creek area. Tuesday, June 8th st 7:15 pm in the Clearwater Lounge at Vista Ridge. For a map of the proposed area go to Community Announcements tab at Bylaw Amendment Notice A Bylaw amendment to build a Campground/Resort Facility along Highway 69 is being recommended for first reading to council. Please see the map attached to newsletter. A more detailed version of the Bylaw Amendment is available in the newsletter box and online at SapraeCreek.com under Community Announcements. Sag D Developments On June 9th from 2:00 to 6:00pm at Vista Ridge Alberta Oilsands will be presenting their development plans for 3 potential Sag D projects in the Saprae Creek area. All concerned residents are encouraged to attend. Page 7

8 Community Calendar June 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Schedule of Programs and Events HUB on Wheels at Vista Ridge - Every Monday from 10:30 am to noon EXCEPT June 7th and 14th Kids Rock! At Vista Ridge every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 am EXCEPT June 10 and July 1st Pacific Investments and Development Ltd. Open House June 8th 7:15 pm in the Clearwater Lounge at Vista Ridge Alberta Oilsands Sag D presentation June 9th 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Vista Ridge Fire Training June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Yoga - Friday nights 8:00 pm at Vista Ridge. $5 drop in fee. Bring your own mat. Movie Night first showing 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Second movie start 7:00 to 9:15 pm. Call Pam Scrapbooking all day crop - June 12 10:00am to 10:00 pm at Vista Ridge Clearwater Lounge at Vista Ridge is open every Friday and Saturday night 5:00 to 11:00pm Save the Dates: Casino fundraiser December 1st and 2nd. Call June to volunteer. Page 8

WARD 3 NEWS SAPRAE CREEK & DRAPER ROAD

WARD 3 NEWS SAPRAE CREEK & DRAPER ROAD JANUARY 2012 Anzac~Conklin~Fort Chipewyan~Fort Fitzgerald~Fort MacKay~Gregoire Lake Estates~Janvier~Mariana Lake~Saprae Creek Estates 9909 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray,