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TOWN OF ALTONA
"You’re always welcome in Altona." |
August 19, 2002
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Special points of interest...
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.
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"Altona, an attractive, safe, caring, progressive community
which provides cultural, recreational and educational services for
all ages and is capable of providing employment
and entrepreneurial opportunities."
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Mayor’s Desk - Edward R. Klassen
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 I would like to take this opportunity to share a letter I received from the Mayor of our sister city Emerald Shire, Australia;
“Dear Ed: As the Mayor of Emerald Shire I would like to thank you for the kind words delivered by your Queen, Tara Sawatzky. It was once again wonderful to hear from you.
Tara and her family were, as usual, wonderful representatives for the Town of Altona. They participated in all our Sunflower Festival events as well as the Year of The Outback Celebrations held throughout the Central Highlands simultaneously.
The weather was kind and I know they enjoyed their time with us immensely as we enjoyed hosting them.
Our Festival and Year Of The Outback Celebrations were a tremendous success with many visitors and locals joining in the events. Our sunflower Queen Crowning was an enjoyable night and it is a pleasure to introduce to you Melissa Robbins, our Queen, and Carly Woodward, our Princess, along with Melissa’s friend, Steele Childs and Mrs. Woodward. Melissa and Carly are terrific ambassadors who, I know will join in with your celebrations and help enhance the very strong relationship that
exists between our towns and regions.
Finally, our best wishes for your festival and I hope your town and community continues to prosper and grow.
Yours faithfully,
Councillor Peter Maguire
Mayor– Emerald Shire Council”
I would like to take this opportunity to THANK all those volunteers for making the 2002 Manitoba Sunflower Festival successful once again!
Mayor Edward R. Klassen
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ELECTION - 2002
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I would like to encourage those individuals wishing to serve on the Town of Altona as a Councillor or as Mayor to enter their names for the fall 2002 elections to be held on October 23rd. I have had the privilege to serve on Council for nine years and as Mayor for four. Though at times there were challenges, I have enjoyed working with and for our community. Thank you to all residents for your support throughout my time in office.
If you are interest in running in the upcoming election please contact the Town of Altona administration office at 324-6468.
Mayor Edward R. Klassen
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS -
- ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT THEM?
Civic elections will be held across Manitoba this Fall. October 23rd, 2002 is the date elections will be held in most jurisdictions. Are you thinking about running as a candidate? Here are a few basic bits of information that you should know.
- Do I qualify as a candidate?
In order to qualify as a candidate you must be:
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years of age on the day of the election
- a resident of Manitoba
- an elector of the jurisdiction
- not subject to any disqualification under The Municipal Act or any other Act.
- What is an elector?
An elector is someone who is:
- a Canadian citizen who is the full age of 18 years at the date of the election
- a resident of the jurisdiction for at least six months at the date of the election, or an owner of land in the jurisdiction for at least six months at the date of the election
- not subject to disqualification under The Local Authorities Election Act or any other Act from voting
- If I am interested in running as a candidate, what to I do?
During the month of September there will be a number of election notices advertised in newspapers and posted on bulletin boards. These notices will basically tell you to obtain nomination papers from the Returning Officer for the jurisdiction in which you would be interested in running as a candidate.
Here in the Town of Altona the Town Council consists of a Mayor and six Councillors. If you are interested in running for Mayor or one of the Councillor positions and meet the above mentioned qualifications then watch the Red River Valley Echo and local bulletin boards for the “NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS”. These notices will give you further information.
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Aquatic Centre Hours August 2002
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 The last session of swimming lessons are presently running and the end of the swimming season will be here before you know it. We stay open until Sunday, September 1st, 2002 on the Labour Day weekend so come out and enjoy our fabulous aquatic centre while you still can. Hours for the remainder of the season are as follows:
Regular Public Swim hours through to August 27 - Daily from 1:30 - 9 p.m., Adult Swim from 9 - 10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28 - Public swim 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Adult swim 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Thursday, August 29- Early bird 7 a.m. - 8 a.m., Public Swim 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.,
Adult swim 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
August 30 - September 1 - Regular Public Swim & Adult Swim Hours
Sunday, September 1 is the last day of operations for the season.
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Hot Off The Press At The Altona Library
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 New Arrivals at the Altona Branch
- Connelly, Michael : City of Bones
- Coulter, Catherine : Eleventh Hour
- Delinsky, Barbara : An Accidental Woman
- Gear, W Michael : Raising Abel
- Greeley, Andrew : The Bishop in the West Wing
- Michaels, Fern : Kentucky Heat
- Plain, Belva : Her Father’s House
- Roberts, Nora : Face the Fire
- Shields, Carol : Unless
Summer Reading Program
SEARCH FOR TREASURE
READ FOR PLEASURE
Hours for September
Tuesday & Thursday
10 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday
10 am – 5:30 pm
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THANK YOU
Thanks to all the children and parents who participated and made the program a big success.
256 children participated
202,000 minutes of reading were logged. |
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Altona Police Service
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Watch For Pedestrians
 With the arrival of fall, the Altona Police Service has a few reminders for walkers, bikers and roller bladers. PLEASE dress in light coloured reflective clothing at night.
Motorists please take a second look at all intersections and attempt to make eye contact with pedestrians as they cross in front of you.
Unmanned Crosswalks
 They are located at Elmwood School, West Park School, Parkside and 5th Street N.W. Please watch for students crossing at these crosswalks. When a student is standing at one of these crosswalks with their hand extended forward ALL on-coming traffic must stop as the pedestrian has the right of way.
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Altona & Area Recreation Dept.
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 2002 FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS
Check out the 2002 Fall and Winter Programs online:
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