Starland County Reeve Barrie Hoover explained that this year has been filled with many surprises and new beginnings.
Hoover said, “As everyone knows, we have two new governments and a good percentage of them are first timers. Let me confirm there is a steep learning curve even in local politics let alone what is involved for MLA’s and MP’s. They will get their feet under them and get down to the business.”
Starland County has been building roads, maintaining roads, replacing culverts and installing water lines.
There has not been a lot of grants from the provincial government for a while so the County will be careful what projects will move forward.
Hoover said, “Solar is still in the forefront with residents installing the 10kva units and putting power back into the grid. There seems to be a warm feeling in lessening the power bill that comes every month. There also is a new project starting up. A solar co-op owned by people, in the area, that are interested in investing in Solar but have not got the room to install it on their own properties. This project is set up so people can invest through their RRSP or TFSA accounts and receive a 4-6% interest rate plus those that would like to purchase green power can do so.”
This year Starland County won the Alberta Municipal Excellence Award for Innovation for our work with Solar energy.
Hoover went on to say, “Ross and the staff at the County are the real reason we have the services and infrastructure that we do. Thanks to their many, sometime thankless, hours given in service to our residents.”
“From everyone at the County wishes you have a great festive holiday and an even better New Year. Seasons Greeting to all.” Starland County Reeve Barrie Hoover.
