• Mayor’s Desk
• Councillor’s Corner
• Volunteer Proclamation
• Spring Clean-up
• Empty lots
• Incubator Mall
• Library
• Police Services
• Community in Bloom
• Swim Lessons

• Council meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
• Works & Operations meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month.
• Community & Social Development meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month.
• Finance & Administration meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month.

In recent weeks, a number of questions have been raised regarding pets and the responsibility of their owners. The Town of Altona has a By-law in regards to the responsibility of the pet owner:

By-Law Responsibility of the owner:

• THAT NO OWNER SHALL - Permit his/her animal to defecate on any private property.
• THAT NO OWNER SHALL - Permit his/her animal to defecate on property other than the property of its owner without causing to be removed immediately.

If you see infractions against the above by-law contact the Animal Control Officer at 324-4644.

All pet owners make sure to register your cat(s) and/or dog(s) at the Altona Town Office. All cats and dogs must have a new licence every year. Please keep your pets on a leash and respect other people’s property by cleaning up after your pets.

With spring here and summer fast approaching, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable season. We have a beautiful community, let’s enjoy it!

The year 2001 was a good year for growth in Altona and district. The Town of Altona had a growth rate of approximately 4.6% from 1995. The Town grew in population from 3286 to 3434 residents. The R.M. of Rhineland has also experienced growth of approximately 1%. This is very good news, for Altona and area when you consider that most communities in Manitoba, had a decrease or were only able to maintain their population. The Altona Community Development Corporation is working with businesses in Altona and area to help create more jobs for the area. We do this by consulting businesses, business incentive programs and building an Incubator Mall, etc. with hopes of creating more jobs in and around the community. We have heard from a number of businesses that there is a lack of skilled labour in this area. To help this situation the Town of Altona has had several meetings with Zaifman Associates, who are in the business of helping skilled people from countries aboard and companies within Manitoba filling each others needs for work here in Canada.

On behalf of the Altona Community Development Corporation and the Town of Altona, I encourage those businesses in Altona and area that are in need of labour which is not being provided, to contact the Altona Community Development Corporation. Together, we may be able to assist you and in turn you will be helping Altona and area in further growth.

TOWN OF ALTONA
PROCLAMATION

PUBLIC NOTICE-SPRING CLEAN-UP

The annual spring clean-up will be held on April 29 - May 2, 2002.

Monday, April 29th – North West
Tuesday, April 30th -North East
Wednesday, May 1st - South West
Thursday, May 2nd - South East

Please make sure to place your wastes at the curb on the assigned day for your area.

Items that can be placed out are:

Old furniture
Boxes, etc.
Scrap lumber, etc.
Branches, etc.

Exclude any items which cannot be handled by one person. For more information contact the Public Works at 324-6439.

ATTENTION ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

The Town of Altona is requesting that all property owners (both vacant and developed lots) control the growth of weeds and grass on their properties on a regular basis. We wish to advise all property owners that they need to keep their properties in good order or the Town will hire a contractor to maintain the property at the owners expense.

ARE YOU A NEW BUSINESS TO OUR COMMUNITY?
OR DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IN MIND?

The Altona Incubator Mall has one (1250 square foot) unit that will be available for rent as of May 1st, 2002. For qualifying businesses rent subsidies are available. For more information contact the Altona Community Development Corporation office at 324-8190.

New Arrivals at the Altona Library

• Final Round : William Bernhardt
• The Happy Room : Catherine Palmer
• Patterson, James : 2nd Chance
• The Stone Monkey : Jeffery Deaver
• Southampton Row : Anne Perry
• Irish Stew : Andrew Greeley
• Body of Lies : Iris Johansen
• The Cottage : Danielle Steel
• Justice Hall : Laurie King
• Heaven and Earth : Nora Roberts
• Adam & Eve & Pinch me : Ruth Rendell
• Everything’s Eventual : Stephen King
• Follow the Stars Home : Luanne Rice
• English Ivy : Catherine Palmer

A LARGE SECTION OF GARDENING BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP THOSE WITH A GREEN THUMB, BUT ESPECIALLY THOSE WITHOUT.

See the library’s May/June newsletter for a list of the most recent gardening and landscaping books.

When a salesperson comes to your door ask them if they have a license to conduct business in the Town of Altona. The Altona Police Service advises that for your own protection to please contact the Town of Altona at 324-6468 to inquire if they do have a license. These solicitors must have a license, which they may purchase at the Town Office for a nominal fee. Remember it is your right to refuse to allow these solicitors in to your home. You are not being inhospitable by refusing to invite them in. If you have any complaints regarding these solicitors please contact the police at 324-5373. Citizens with concerns regarding the tactics used by salespeople or if you feel you have been unfairly treated can contact the Consumers Bureau at 1-800-782-0067.

DIAL 911 – in an emergency...

911 is not a general inquiry line. Altona Police Service can be reached at 324-5353, 24 hours a day. The General Office can be reached at 324-5373 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for general inquiries such as minor accidents, traffic complaints, etc.

With spring just around the corner...

With spring just around the corner please remember to be sure your bikes are in good working condition and are licensed. Licenses may be purchased at the Altona Police Service office for a fee of $3. If you have a license plate on your bike that still has the year on it, that plate is out-dated. Please come in and exchange your old plate for a new one to be sure all information on your bicycle is current. All current plates are not dated and are good for as long as you own your bike. When you purchase a different bike simply have the information changed by stopping by the Police Office or call 324-5373.

Thanks!

COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM
PEOPLE, PLANTS AND PRIDE GROWING TOGETHER

This summer Altona, as a community is registered for “Communities in Bloom”, a project organized to recognize the efforts and involvement of all the community’s efforts in beautification of the community. In the months of July and August judges from "Communities in Bloom” will be coming to Altona to judge our Community on the following criteria

• Community involvement
• Tidiness
• Urban Forestry – ex. Boulevard planting, park etc.
• Landscaped areas - Trails
• Floral displays
• Turf areas – school playgrounds, open spaces.
• Environmental effort – programs such as recycling, waste reduction & composting.
• Heritage Conservation – Cenotaph, Schwartz House and the start of Altona’s newest project the Heritage Main St. project.

At this time we are requesting that each home owner, businesses, schools, churches, clubs and organizations etc. will participate in this program. This program can only be a success with Altona’s help and involvement. Pride for your community can be gained through a program such as this. If you would like to become involved or you have ideas and questions please contact the Altona & Area Recreation Office at 324-9005.

Related Links:

• Communities in Bloom Website
• Recreation Department

The Aquatic Centre will open on June 1st for the season!

Swimming Lesson Registration will be taken at the Sunflower Gardens Arena on May 15 from 6 pm to 9 pm. Registration thereafter will be taken at the Recreation Office in the Civic Centre Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm until May 31. Beginning June 1, swim lessons registration will be taken only at the Aquatic Centre.

For more information on Swimming Lesson, Rates and Times, Please see:

• Aquatic Centre - Swimming Lessons
• Aquatic Centre - Rates & Hours