Town of Penhold

Playgroup

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Every Wednesday from 9:15-11:15 am @ Memorial Hall.
No Playgroup when school is out, summer holidays or stat holidays.

It’s a great place to meet & socialize with other parents while your child plays & interacts with other children!

For more information, contact Jennifer at (403) 886-3288.

Community Garage Sale

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Due to an exciting amount of interest for this event, we would like to list the addresses of households that are participating in the community garage sale in Penhold. Please call or email Jade at 403-886-3269 or events@townofpenhold.ca to have your address listed too.

Rain Barrels for Sale

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Rain Barrels are now available! Call 403-886-4265 or stop by theMunicipal Office to order yours.
$50 each.This promotion has been subsidized by the Environmental Enhancement Grant.
**Limit one per household until July 1st**
*While quantities last after July 1st*

Census Taker Positions

Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The Town of Penhold is seeking individuals to carry out census taking. The census will be conducted in the month of May. Individuals interested may submit their name at the Town Office: Attention Census Taking.

Spring School Zone Campaign

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

The Olds Area Traffic Safety (OATS) Committee is going to be doing a spring speed campaign reminding motorists to slow down and adhere to the school speed zones and timings. Part of the campaign is to have students (grades 2-4) draw pictures and write messages on recipe cards asking drivers to slow down and thanking them for caring about their safety. The cards are then collected and on the reverse side a sticker is placed highlighting the local school zone speed and hours. We have already contacted the schools and they are on board!

The week of May 14th to 18th the committee will be in Sundre, Cremona, Carstairs, Didsbury, Bowden, Olds, Innisfail, Spruce View, Penhold and Reed Ranch to hand out these cards to the drivers. Our partners include the Office of Traffic Safety, Law Enforcement, AHS and we would also have some community members volunteering to help out as well. The Officers set up to safely stop traffic and then the drivers are reminded about the speed limit and other related traffic safety pointers and handed a card that was created by the students. The drivers all seem to really be touched to receive the message from the kids.

Spring School Zone Campaign Calander

2011 Penhold Neighbour of the Year Nominations

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Contest Information:

1. Penhold's "Neighbour of the Year" Award was created in order to extend recognition and appreciation to outstanding citizens within the community and its surrounding area.

2. The award will be presented to the successful candidate at the Community Breakfast scheduled in May 2012.

Nominaton forms can be picked up at Town Office, in the Penhold Reporter, or on the website under the 'Forms and Applications' page.

Deadline for Nominations: May 1st, 2012

Please drop nomination forms off at the Town of Penhold Municipal Office, #1 Waskasoo Avenue, mailed to Box 10, Penhold, AB, T0M 1R0, or faxed to 403-886-4039.

Outdoor Rink - closed for the season

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

The outdoor rink located on Lincoln St. is closed for the season.

Snow & Ice Control Policy

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

1. a) Snow removal on sidewalks fronting Municipal Buildings will be removed as soon as possible after a snowfall.
     b) Snow removal on residential sidewalks shall be the responsibility of the resident, or owner of vacant property and must be removed within 24 hrs. of the last snowfall.
     c) Snow that is cleaned off of sidewalks and driveways cannot be deposited onto the road.
2. Snow plowing and/or removal on streets will begin after a heavy snowfall (15 cm) or once accumulations have reached 15 cm.
3. Sanding of streets may be carried out if less than 15 cm of snowfall or when icy conditions arise under the direction of Public Works. Main intersections will be giving priority.
4. Snow plowing and/or removal will be done by priority – Please refer to map (below).
      1. Blue – Priority 1
      2. Green – Priority 2
      3. Red – Priority 3
5. Temporary no parking signs will be posted 12 hours in advance of planned snow removal. In the event of a heavy snowfall, the posting of signs may not be possible.
6. Snow will be windrowed until removal is possible. Where applicable, snow will be windrowed to the side of the street without a sidewalk.

Snow Removal Routes

February 2012 Fire Report

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Emergency calls: There were 5 calls; all were medical.
Training: There were 5 practice nights.
Join us! If you always wondered if being a volunteer fire fighter was something you would like to do and are able to attend practice Wednesday nights, and respond to emergencies, contact the Penhold Fire Department at 403-886-4553 or email us; firedept@townofpenhold.ca or visit our recruitment page.
If you would like to be part of an emergency service and are not comfortable fighting fires, you can still help the Penhold fire Department in other ways such as assisting with medical emergencies, doing non fire fighting tasks at fire and other emergency scenes, (traffic control, safe area helper etc.). Contact us today!

Safety message:

On Sunday March 11th, we switch to Daylight Savings time. When you change your clocks, the Penhold Fire Department asks you to please change the batteries in all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Statistics Canada - Penhold Census Profile

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Penhold's population as of 2011 is 2375.

Please click on the link to find out more information:

http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2011/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?Lang=E&Geo1=CSD&Code1=4808009&Geo2=CD&Code2=4808&Data=Count&SearchText=T0M1R0&SearchType=Begins&SearchPR=01&B1=All&Custom=&TABID=2

Utility Rate Increase

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Please Note:

The Town Of Penhold will be increasing utility rates as follows:

Water: Increase of 0.10/m3
Sewer: Increase of 0.10/m3
Garbage/ Recycling: Increase of $3.00/month

The average household will see a monthly increase of $7.00/month. This increase will be reflected on your March utility bill.

Purchase your 2012 Dog Tags

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

2012 Dog Tags are due. Tags are $12.00 per dog and can be purchased at Town Office, #1 Waskasoo Ave, (2nd floor) Penhold Regional Multiplex, (403) 886-4567.

How to Make a Complaint - Peace Officers

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

When making a complaint the officer or person(s) taking the complaint require certain information, this is so the officer has a contact person, incase further pertinent information is needed. This information is protected and will only be released if charges or court is required. In this case you would be informed before any action is taken, and be willing to provide a statement and attend court.

Please note, as of November 1st, 2011 complaints will no longer be accepted by leaving a phone message or email. You can now access the Complaint System on the Peace Officers page or the Forms and Applications page. Complaint forms can also be filled out at Town Office.

Recreational Vehicle Parking

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Land Use Bylaw 661/11

3.11 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards

2. No person will allow a recreational vehicle to be stored in any yard abutting a street in a residential District, except as allowed in subsection (3) and (4) and in a rear yard on a corner parcel where it will be stored no closer to the street than the principal building.

This regulation does not apply between April 1st and October 15th of each year if:

a) the recreational vehicle will not overhang the sidewalk, street, or lane or otherwise create a traffic hazard; and

b) the parking of the recreational vehicle will not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, be unsightly or tend to adversely affect the amenities of the adjacent property owners.

3. Between October 16th and March 1st of each year, a recreational vehicle may be parked in a yard abutting a street in a residential District and in a rear year on a corner parcel where it may be parked closer to the street than the principal building for a period of not more than 72 hours for the purpose of loading/unloading the recreational vehicle if:

a) the recreational vehicle will not overhang the sidewalk, street, or lane or otherwise create a traffic hazard; and

b) the parking of the recreational vehicle will not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, be unsightly or tend to adversely affect the amenities of the adjacent property owners.

4. A holiday trailer, motor home or camper parked in a residential District may be used for living and sleeping accommodation only by bona fide tourists for a maximum period of thirty (30) days per annum and may be parked on an approved parking pad in the front yard of a parcel for the duration of the stay.

Food Bank

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT

As of September 1st, 2011 and until further notice all Penhold and Springbrook Residents will access the Red Deer & District Food Bank for Food Bank Services by visiting them at #12-7429, 49th Ave. Red Deer. Phone: (403) 346-1505.

Please contact Community Services Manager, Tara Wells, if you have any questions and/or concerns at (403) 886-3287.

Please Note: Food Bank donations will still be accepted at the Town Office and Community Services will continue to collect at Community Events; these donations will be given to Red Deer & District Food Bank until the Penhold Food Bank resumes services.

Penhold Coat of Arms

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT

Canadian Heraldic Authority

Symbolism of the Armorial Bearings of the Town of Penhold, Alberta

As granted by Robert Douglas Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, on 15 July 2004 and entered in volume iv, page 386 of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada.

Arms: The quills are a reference to the Town's name, reputedly where a clerk's pen had stuck in a map. The central stripe edged in gold indicates the importance of the north-south railway line in the Town's history which stood alongside five grain elevators, now demolished. The traditional heraldic "vair" shapes are very similar to the distinctive outline of grain elevators, a feature of the Canadian prairies for many years.

Crest: The mural crown is a traditional symbol of municipal authority, shown here in the Town colours. The marshharrier hawk is a local bird, and makes reference to the former Royal Canadian Air Force base that stood nearby.

Motto: HONOURING THE PAST • CHALLENGING THE FUTURE is a phrase suggested by Stewart Ford, a resident of Penhold who also initiated the grant of arms.

Supporters: The mule deer are local animals. The rough fescue grass is one of the official emblems of Alberta.

Badge: The quill and vair motifs are taken from the arms.

Flags: The Town flag uses the badge with the blue and gold colours of the Town and the Province. The pennant uses the vair pattern and the blue and gold.

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter: Robert Grey

Calligrapher: Nancy Ellis

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Coat of Arms