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TOWN OF ALTONA
"You’re always welcome in Altona." |
March 18, 2003
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Special points of interest...
- Council meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
- Works & Operations on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Finance & Administration the third Monday of each month.
- Community & Social Development on the Third Tuesday of the 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 |
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After several years of intense lobbying the Altona Town Council, the Altona Community Development Corporation and Perry McDonald signed an agreement for McDonald to develop an affordable housing complex in Altona. This complex, known as the “The Sunflower Villas” had their first home arriving in Altona on Wednesday, February 26th. This first home will hopefully be one of many and is considered affordable because after setup it will be available for approximately $75,000. The Town has
been attempting to have some developer set up the new reasonably priced homes for several years and that seems to be coming to fruition with the Sunflower Villa development. Perry McDonald, a Winnipeg based developer, feels that there is great potential for this development to thrive in this area over the next several years.
You may have already heard the good news that the Town of Altona will host the “AA”, Midget, Bantam and Pee Wee Western Canada Baseball Championships August 21-24, 2003. That is a huge event for this Town. We will be able to showcase our community to well over 250 players, plus parents, and baseball fans from all across western Canada during this weekend. Keep posted as we move closer to these dates. We will be requiring volunteer help as we prepare diamonds and upgrade some of
our facilities to host these games.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank our Public Works staff for the excellent job they do in keeping our streets and sidewalks clear during the winter season. It’s greatly appreciated!
Mayor Mel Klassen
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| Councillor’s Corner |
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As we endure the ending of a very frigid winter, I think we’re all looking forward to a warm spring.
I started my tenure as a Councillor by attending the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Award presentations to local worthy recipients. These awards are given to those people that have given a lifetime of volunteered service to their communities. These Altona recipients were Ted Friesen and “Aunt” Olly Penner, my congratulations to you both.
With spring just around the corner we look forward to the Millennium Fundraising Dinner to be held on Saturday, March 22. This year’s dinner coincides with the Altona & District Chamber of Commerce, Citizen of the Year Award. I would like to congratulate David Friesen on this accomplishment. The evening promises to provide dinner, guest speakers, including Bob Picken sports commentator as well as musical entertainment. The proceeds of this fundraiser will be going toward the
upgrading of the Pioneer Centre kitchen. The Altona Curling Club will be one of the benefactors of these upgrades, as this will be the “new” location of the ever-popular fish fry’s. I would like to invite everyone to attend this dinner, with a special challenge to all Curling Club members.
Councillor Brad Dueck
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| Upcoming Events |
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LAST DAY AT THE SUNFLOWER GARDENS ARENA!!
SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2003
FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE
COME OUT FOR A FESTIVE AFTERNOON
ONE LAST GAME & ONE LAST SKATE AT THE OLD ARENA
Watch next week’s paper for details!
The Spring Recital of the Altona Ballet Program
Sunday, March 23rd, 2003 at 3:00 p.m.
At W.C. Miller
Refreshments will follow
A Silver collection will be taken
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| PUBLIC NOTICES |
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Notice To All Residents
Please be advised that compost pick-up will begin April 9th. Please note that compost will now be picked up every Wednesday throughout the growing season.
Are You A New Business To Our Community Or Do You Have A Business In Mind?
The Altona Incubator Mall has one- 1250 square ft unit that is available for rent. Rent subsidies are available for qualifying businesses. For more information contact the Altona Community Development Corporation office at 324-8190.
2003 Grant Requests
The Town of Altona is in the process of establishing its 2003 Budget Estimates. In previous years the Town has assisted various community groups and organizations via giving them grants. The Town is requesting groups or organizations who are anticipating receiving grants from the Town in 2003 to please submit your written request (with accompanying financial documentation) to the Town of Altona on or before 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17th, 2003. As limited funds are available we
reserve the right to deny any or all requests. Please forward request to:
2003 Grant Requests
Town of Altona
Box 1630
Altona, Manitoba
R0G 0B0
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| Altona Police Services |
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All Cyclists:
- Please ride single on your bikes do not ride double.
- Obey the rules of the road and remember a stop sign is a STOP sign.
- Helmets are highly recommended.
- Be sure lights are used if riding at night and reflectors are in good repair.
- Parents and other adults please set good examples for the youngsters.
Motorists:
- Please be careful of pedestrians and cyclists out and about.
- When motorists are entering and exiting the park, pedestrians and cyclists have the right of way when they are on the trail.
- All motorized vehicles are prohibited from operating on any of the trail systems within the Town of Altona.
**HELP prevent bicycle theft and purchase a license for your bike. Cost is $3.00 fully transferable to another bike and you never need to renew**
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| Altona Library |
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| New Arrivals at the Altona Branch:
NEW FICTION
- Firefly Summer by Maeve Binchy
- Cat Who Brought Down the House
- by Lillian Jackson Braun
- The Sister Circle by Vonette Bright
- Tomorrow’s Treasure by L. L. Chaikin
- Liberty: a Jake Grafton Novel by Stephen Coonts
- Hearts at Home by Lori Copeland
- The King of Torts by John Grisham
- Angel Falls by Kristin Hannah
- A Rush of Wings by Kristen Heitzmann
- Prelude by B.J. Hoff
- This Matter of Marriage by Debbie Macomber
- Forbidden Fruit by Erica Spindler
NON-FICTION
- 3rd Serving of Chicken Soup for the Soul
- Webster’s New World Medical Dictionary
- Don’t Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without me:
A Unique guide to over 35,000 products
- The Gold of Exodus: the Discovery of the True Mount Sinai
- The 30 Day Low-Carb Diet Solution
- David Toews Was Here 1870-1947
- The Book of Garden Secrets
- A Family of Value
- Fireplaces
We have a large selection of non-fiction books coming this month! |
From the Branch Librarians Desk!
Mrs. Shelly Tyler
Welcome to all the new families who have joined our library! We are now proud to say we have a membership of over 2100 patrons. Altona Library cards are free to anyone living in the towns of Altona, Gretna, Plum Coulee, and The Municipality of Rhineland. Be sure to stop by, check out some of our new titles and pick up the latest edition of “BOOKMARKS” the newsletter of the South Central Regional Library. The theme this month is Gardening. Check out the list of
Gardening books and videos available for you to borrow!
Until next time...
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| Recreation Department |
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
 Altona Aquatic Centre
Altona & Area Recreation office is presently seeking applications for Lifeguards/Instructors and Ticket Clerks/Campground Attendants positions.
Summer Playground Program
The Altona & Area Recreation is also hiring for the following summer staff positions Summer Playground Coordinator—Plan and implement the Sunflower Playground Program, assist with recreation office duties.
Playground Leader—Assist in the Sunflower Summer Playground Program.
For more information and application forms for all the above positions, contact Ron Epp at the Altona & Area Recreation Office in the Altona Civic Centre at 324-9005 or by e-mail rone@townofaltona.com
Plan To Attend the 3rd Annual Millennium
Fundraising Dinner, March 22nd!
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