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TOWN OF ALTONA
"You’re always welcome in Altona." |
June 2, 2003
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Special points of interest...
- Summer Council meeting schedule June 10 & 24 July 15th & August 19th
- 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.
- Recycling the First and Third Wednesday of each month.
- Compost pick up every Wednesday April to October.
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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 by Mel Klassen |
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During this past month the Roseau River Anishinabe First Nations invited our town to be represented as they hosted the Lt. Governor of Manitoba, The Honourable Mr. Peter Liba to a luncheon. We accepted the invitation and in his comments to the gathering the present Chief Terry Nelson informed us that the Anishinabe First Nations were the first nation in Canada to sign a treaty with the British Government. We were also informed that of the Bands $7.5 million dollar budget over one million
of those dollars is spent in Altona.
It’s been very encouraging to see the number of new housing starts in Altona over the course of this year. We have had 11 permits for new housing starts applied for in the first five months of the year.
We are also anticipating some more growth in our Industrial Park, so the year 2003 looks like a very promising year.
The retail sector of the Chamber of Commerce gave the Altona Community Development Corporation an overview of the survey that some of you were gracious enough to complete earlier this year. It was quite apparent from the overview that as a consumer you wanted better product selection, more competitive pricing and more variety of stores. It was also very evident that the group representing the retail sector seemed determined to try to stem the flow going out of our community and they
were willing to look at some radical measures to remedy some of the concerns expressed by you.
Mayor Mel Klassen
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| Decoration Day |
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You are invited to the annual
Decoration Day ceremonies
to be held at the
Altona Cenotaph
Sunday, June 8, 2003 at 2:00 p.m.
Please bring a lawn chair
Remember those who gave their all so that we can live in freedom.
Picture supplied by the Red River Valley Echo
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| Altona Police Services |
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BIKE RODEO
Saturday, June 7th, 2003
At Parkside School
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Kindergarten - Grade 8 Students
Hot dogs and pop will be served at noon.
Donations to Special Olympics will be gratefully accepted.
Sponsored by local businesses. |
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 RCMP RED RIVER DETACHMENT & ALTONA POLICE SERVICE GOLF TOURNAMENT AT OAKVIEW GOLF CLUB
Proceeds to go to Special Olympics.
Monday, June 23, 2003 Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m.
Texas Scramble - 4 Balls - Best Ball.
Price: $35.00 per person. Limited to: 72 Golfers,
Price Includes 18 holes of golf & steak dinner.
To enter contact Brian at the Altona Police Service at 324-5373.
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| PUBLIC NOTICES |
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Attention 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.
Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off
There will not be a household hazardous waste collection depot in Altona in 2003. The nearest depot will be in Morden on June 14th, 2003 at the Morden Hall, 195 Stephen Street from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For further information contact the Town of Morden Fire Department at 822-3888.
Attention Pet Owners
Please 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.
Town Of Altona By-Law
Responsibility of the pet owners:
THAT NO OWNER SHALL:
- Permit his/her animal to defecate on any private property;
- Permit his/her animal to defecate on property other than the property of its owner without causing such excrement to be removed immediately.
If you see any infractions against the above by-law contact the Animal Control Officer Jerry Ginter at 324-4644.
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| Public Works Department |
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Altona/Rhineland Landfill
New Hours
Effective July 1st, 2003
Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND MONDAY
New Rates
Effective July 1st, 2003
The following rates apply to the Altona/Rhineland Landfill Site
- Minimum charge up to 5 bags of garbage $2.00
- Half ton truck or small trailer $5.00
- One ton truck $10.00
- Truck over one tow and up to 10 ton $20.00
- Semi-trailer $40.00
- Passenger car or small truck tires $1.00 per tire
- Truck tires larger than 2 ton $3.00 per tire
- Large Tractor tires $5.00 per tire
Any oversized loads in one category will be charged the next higher rate.
The above fees shall apply to all persons delivering to the above noted site who do not reside within the boundaries of the R.M. of Rhineland and/or the Town of Altona shall pay an amount equal to three times the fee as listed herein. The triple fee rate shall also apply to persons living within the boundaries of the Town of Gretna and the Town of Plum Coulee.
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| Celebrating 100 Years of Aviation... |
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 COME & CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF AVIATION!!
Free tethered balloon rides
Free handouts
including AiE Activity Books
Chances to win aviation toys
WHEN: Tuesday, June 10th, 2003
WHERE: ALTONA PARK
TIME: 3:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
COME & WATCH THE SNOWBIRDS
FLY OVER ALTONA!
For more information contact the Altona Community Development office at 324-8190 or the Altona & District Chamber of Commerce at 324-8793.
THIS EVENT IS BEING SPONSORED BY
YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Steak in the Park
Starting at 5:30 p.m.
Top ribeye marinated steak, baked potatoes, Texas toast & ice cream (hot dogs available for the children). Proceeds from the steak supper will go to help develop character and Christian work ethics with youth at the canteen. Free will offering will be taken
ENTERTAINMENT BY SWEET HARMONY
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE SUPPER CONTACT REG HARDER AT 327-6601.
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| Recreation Department |
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Aquatic Centre Open June 14th!
For Full Details please check out the Aquatic Centre Rates & Hours page.
Communities in Bloom
Please join us on Thursday, June 5th, 2003 for Altona's Communities in Bloom Kick Off. We will be meeting at the Sunflower Gardens parking lot at 7:00 p.m. where we will be distributing plants for the north and east entrances to Altona. There will be free refreshments and door prizes for all participants to follow the planting ceremonies. See you there!
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