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Province allows municipalities to set playground zone rules

The Alberta Government is proposing new legislation that would allow municipalities more control over their roads.
Bill 32, the Enhancing Safety on Alberta Roads Act, will amend the Traffic Safety Act and the Highway Development Protection Act. The changes would allow municipalities to set the rules for playground zones within their boundaries.

The Province of Alberta has introduced Bill 32, the Enhancing Safety on Alberta Roads Act, which proposes to allow municipalities to set their own rules regarding playground zones, such as what times playground zones are in effect.

    One issue facing Drumheller’s highways does not seems to be addressed by the changes. The Town has been working with St. Anthony’s School to lobby the province to create a school zone on North Dinosaur Trail, which is considered a provincial highway, near St. Anthony’s School.
   “When the minister (Ric McIver) was here he said he would look at it, but we haven’t heard anything yet,” said Mayor Terry Yemen.
   The Town is hoping the changes will allow them to address what is transported through North Dinosaur Trail.
   “I wrote them a letter, because I’ve heard concerns about dangerous substances being transported on Dinosaur Trail. I asked what the province’s thoughts were on it. They came back saying it would be something we could look into at a municipal level,” said Yemen. “It’ll be something council will look at down the road.”
   Muncipalities currently have the authority to set the hours during which school zone speed limits are in effect.
   “I am pleased to bring forward legislation that furthers our commitment to the safety of families and communities. Working with Alberta drivers, municipalities and stakeholders we will continue to help keep our children and Albertans safe,” said Ric McIver, Minister of Transportation.
   The second change would give the province the authority to designate lanes for specific uses on highways. Other changes would align legislation to changes to the Criminal Code of Canada.

Food Drive blitz today

   In an event not like any other in the valley, residents will be coming together for their neighbours during the annual Salvation Army food drive.
   The food drive is set to go today. During this one night blitz, volunteers will be going door-to-door collecting donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank leading up to Christmas.
   The blitz is the Salvation Army’s major food drive and the donations that come in help supply the food bank for a good portion of the coming year.
   Heather Colberg is once again organizing the event and is looking for volunteers.
   “We are asking for anyone who would like to help out in canvassing the area in which they live (or help where needed) to come to any one of the meeting locations,” she said. “This is going to be a one night food blitz again so the more volunteers we get the better we’ll be able to cover the town and help those who are less fortunate. This is a great way to get your family involved and encourage them to volunteer.”
   In last week’s inSide Drumheller, readers found a red grocery bag. These are for residents to pack and leave on their doorstep. This way volunteers are able to easily identify donations for the food drive, making collection that much easier.
   The blitz starts at 6 p.m. and volunteers will be combing Drumheller neighbourhoods, from Nacmine to Rosedale. There will also be volunteers canvassing Morrin, Munson and Carbon.
    Colberg is grateful for the support of volunteers. It is not uncommon to see clubs, teams and organizations in the mix as they go door-to-door. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and pack the donations. Once again, the Drumheller Co-op has allowed volunteers to use the former Liquidation World in Greentree Mall as a drop-off and sorting area.
   Colberg said they are still in great need of more volunteers on the evening of the food drive. Crews will muster at various locales throughout the valley before they head out. She adds that if students were interested in using the food drive to count towards volunteer hours, she would be glad to sign the papers to do this.
   To learn more or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Heather Colberg at 403-823-0811.

Food Drive blitz coming tomorrow

    In an event not like any other in the valley, residents will be coming together for their neighbours during the annual Salvation Army food drive.
   The food drive is set to go on the evening of Thursday, November 28. During this one night blitz, volunteers will be going door-to-door collecting donations for the Salvation Army Food Bank leading up to Christmas.
   The blitz is the Salvation Army’s major food drive and the donations that come in help supply the food bank for a good portion of the coming year.
   Heather Colberg is once again organizing the event and is looking for volunteers.
   “We are asking for anyone who would like to help out in canvassing the area in which they live (or help where needed) to come to any one of the meeting locations,” she said. “This is going to be a one night food blitz again so the more volunteers we get the better we’ll be able to cover the town and help those who are less fortunate. This is a great way to get your family involved and encourage them to volunteer.”
   In last week’s inSide Drumheller, readers found a red grocery bag. These are for residents to pack and leave on their doorstep. This way volunteers are able to easily identify donations for the food drive, making collection that much easier.
   The blitz starts at 6 p.m. and volunteers will be combing Drumheller neighbourhoods, from Nacmine to Rosedale. There will also be volunteers canvassing Morrin, Munson and Carbon.
Colberg is grateful for the support of volunteers. It is not uncommon to see clubs, teams and organizations in the mix as they go door-to-door. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and pack the donations. Once again, the Drumheller Co-op has allowed volunteers to use the former Liquidation World in Greentree Mall as a drop-off and sorting area.
   Colberg said they are still in great need of more volunteers on the evening of the food drive. Crews will muster at various locales throughout the valley before they head out. She adds that if students were interested in using the food drive to count towards volunteer hours, she would be glad to sign the papers to do this.
   To learn more or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Heather Colberg at 403-823-0811.

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