County Of Forty Mile No. 8

Award presented to Keith Bodin for his commitment to the Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association, AMSA executive and the public works field. Keith also received a 20 year recognition pin and certificate.

Congratulations to our Administrator, Dale Brown. He was recognized for his 45 years of service this morning at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta convention in Edmonton.

The Burdett Bulk Water Station will be shut down on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, as a result of the communities pump house upgrades. This shutdown is expected to remain in place for up to 4 weeks. If maintenance activities allow, the bulk water system may be active during low demand periods in the Hamlet.

If you live in the County of Forty Mile, and your home, business or property was damaged by overland flooding in spring 2018, you may be eligible to receive Disaster Recovery Program funding from the Government of Alberta. The Disaster Recovery Program provides funding for uninsurable property damage, loss and other expenses incurred as the result of a natural disaster. Go to aema.alberta.ca/disaster-recovery-program s to download and submit your application form, and to find the most up-to-date program guidelines.

The County is currently accepting applications to serve on the following boards or commisions as a member at large.
- Municipal Planning Commission (MPC)- 1 position available. 3 year term. Meets monthly on the first Wednesday.
-Regional Family Community Support Services (FCSS) - 2 positions available. 1 year terms. Meets monthly on the last Tuesday (except July/Aug/Dec).
... - 40 Mile Park Management Committee (lease holders) - 3 positions available. 1 year terms. Meets monthly on the second Thursday.
Serving on one of the County's Boards or Commissions is a great way to share your skill, ecperience and ideas. You have the opportunity to participate in decisions that affect your community. If you are interested in any of the aformentioned committees we invite you to apply now.
Please submit your applications no later that Wednesday, October 17, 2018 to Box 160, Foremost, Ab T0K 0X0. Any questions please contact Dale Brown at 403-867-3530
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If you are a resident within the County of Forty Mile and are still wanting to become a Rural Crime Watch Member, then plan to attend the AGM being held on October 23 in Seven Persons. There will be elections held at the AGM and Forty Mile is eligible to have 5 directors elected. In order to stand for nomination you must first be a member. Lifetime memberships can be purchased on that evening at a cost of $25/household. Applications can be found online at www.seabrcw.ca or by clicking the link http://www.seabrcw.ca/pdfs/mshipfrm.pdf