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TOWN OF ALTONA
"You’re always welcome in Altona." |
September 20, 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 held on the third Wednesday of each month. |
"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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 On behalf of the Altona & District Health Care Board, I would like to thank those who attended the grand opening of the new Medical Centre. As Mayor, I had the privilege to participate in this event and felt great pride for the accomplishment of the four municipalities (Town of Altona, Town of Gretna, R.M. of Rhineland and the R.M. of Montcalm), the Doctors and the clinic staff.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to make this new facility a reality!
Construction has begun on the new Exhibition Centre which is scheduled to open the summer of 2003.
The Public Works department has been busy with replacing sidewalks, new pathways, repairing streets and keeping our parks and streets clean. A job well done.
With the summer months coming to an end and an election just around the corner I would like to take this opportunity to encourage those interested in running in the upcoming election to please contact the Administration Office at 324-6468.
Mayor Edward R. Klassen
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Councillor’s Corner - Deputy Mayor Melvin Klassen
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 As Canadian citizens we are privileged to enjoy some fundamental freedoms that many people across the world can only dream about. Through the efforts of leaders such as John Diefenbaker, Lester B. Pearson, and Pierre Elliot Trudeau we have established the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This charter allows all peaceful assembly and association.
As citizens of Canada we know that we have these freedoms but are we at the stage in our development as a country that we take these freedoms too much for granted?
On October 23 there will be Municipal and School Board elections all across Manitoba. These elections are an excellent opportunity for any interested citizen to be involved in the democratic process and take advantage of these freedoms.
To be involved is a right and also a privilege, which is wasted if not exercised.
Involvement can have different facets:
First step: stick your neck out and allow yourself to be nominated as a can candidate for municipal office or school board.
Second step: regardless of your decision on the first step make certain that you get involved in the issues that are being discussed in you municipal and school community.
Third Step: The most important one... Get Out And Vote!
We have all heard from the radio and newspaper media that Municipal and School Board elections generally do not bring out more that 30 – 35% of the population to vote. On a representative basis that means 4 voters out of a population of 10 determine the outcome.
You Can Make A Difference!
Melvin Klassen
Deputy Mayor
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Waste Management Information
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GARBAGE
COLLECTION
INFORMATION
The garbage pickup schedule for the Town of Altona is as follows:
Southeast—Tuesdays
Southwest—Wednesdays
Northwest—Thursdays
Northeast– Fridays
Compost Pick-up
Mondays Throughout the Town
(last day of scheduled compost pick will be
October 28th)
Landfill Site Hours
Tuesday—Saturday
9:00—5:00 p.m.
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USED OIL
RECYCLING DEPOT
The used oil recycling depot is located a the Town of Altona/R.M. of Rhineland Waste Disposal site and operates Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please bring any used oil, oil filters or containers you have to this depot for recycling. For more information call 324-1379. Waste Disposal Site/Landfill Site is located 3 miles North of Petro Canada and 1 1/2 miles east.
For More information:
Visit the Public Works Department website. |
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Water Meter Readings
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Please be advised that during the last two weeks of September Town employees will be going door to door reading water meters in the North West corner of Town. If a card is left on your door indicating an employee was there and you were not home, please take a reading and either bring it in to our office or call in your reading to 324-6468. Employees will also be taking readings at commercial businesses and apartment buildings during this time. All other residents are asked to fill out
the meter reading card they receive in the mail and either mail in or phone in their reading to the Town Office by September 30th, 2002 to avoid estimation charge of $10.00.
We appreciate and thank you for your cooperation.
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Triple R CFDC
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Tripe R Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC)
is holding its
7th Annual Entrepreneur and
Volunteer Appreciation Evening
Wednesday, October 16th, 2002 (7:00—9:30 p.m.)
In Altona at the Rhineland Pioneer Centre—227—10th Avenue Northwest.
The Entrepreneur and Volunteer Appreciation Evening will recognize new and expanding businesses & service providers have been invited to display their services a the event that is open to the public at no cost.
For more information please contact Triple R CFDC at 746-6180
MLCC No. 331-02
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Do You Have A Business In Mind?
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ARE YOU A NEW BUSINESS TO OUR COMMUNITY
OR DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS IN MIND?
The Altona Incubator Mall has one -1250 square units that will be available for rent as of September 15th, 2002.
For qualifying businesses rent subsidies are available.
For more information contact the Altona Community Development Corporation office at 324-8190. |
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Hot Off The Press At The Altona Library
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 New Arrivals at the Altona Branch
- The Glass Coffin by Gail Bowen
- Morgawr by Terry Brooks
- Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy
- Eleventh Hour by Catherine Coulter
- Mind Catcher by John Darnton
- Stone Kiss by Faye Kellerman
- Her Father’s House by Belva Plain
- The First Billion by Christopher Reich
- Unless by Carol Shields
- A Thousand Country Roads by Robert James Waller
PRE-SCHOOL STORY TIME
Pre-school Story Time is a program for children ages 3 ½ - 5 years. Each story time program lasts about 45 minutes. Activities include stories, songs, fingerplays, felt stories, etc.
Story time sessions are held Wednesday mornings from 10 – 10:45 am.
For more information or to register
please call the library 324-1503
Registration for Fall Session Oct. 1 - 11
Sessions: Oct. 16 – Nov. 20
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THANK YOU
To everyone who has made my years as Branch Librarian so enjoyable. I will miss everyone very much, and I know you will give my replacement the same support you have given me.
Liz Forrester |
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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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The Sunflower Gardens will be opening on Monday, October 7th for the season.
To book ice times please contact the Altona Recreation Department at 324-9005.
Beginning in October for current ice schedule go to the Town of Altona
Website at www.townofaltona.com
2002 FALL & WINTER PROGRAMS
Check out the 2002 Fall and Winter Programs online:
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