A Special Outdoor Water Restriction has been declared by the Public Works Foreman as of Sunday, May 16th. A restriction is put in place as per Bylaw 542 when the Foreman believes there is a reason to require reduced water usage. Low reservoir levels at the water treatment plant on the 16th was the cause of the restriction. The restriction applies to all properties connected to the Town’s domestic water system, whether inside or outside town limits.

A declaration of a Special Outdoor Water Restriction includes a restriction on the following activities:

Notification of the ban has been published on the Town’s social media accounts as well as a poster at the Canada Post Office. When a special outdoor water restriction is in effect, no owner or occupier of a residence shall allow the use of water supplied through the municipal water system for any activity as outlined in the declaration.

The Outdoor Watering Bylaw allows for regular outdoor watering restrictions between the months of June and October. During these months, outdoor watering is only permitted between 5pm and 10am.

The 2020 Financial Statements for the Town of Sedgewick have been prepared by our auditor and approved by Council. Each municipality is required to make their financial statements available to the public by May 1st.

You can view the financial statements here

Mayor Perry Robinson has called a special meeting of Council to be held on Thursday, April 22nd at 6pm in Council Chambers at the Town of Sedgewick administration office located at 4818 47th Street.

Topics for discussion can be found here

The Town of Sedgewick invites sealed tenders on the following used equipment:

2007 Kubota ZD331 Zero-Turn Riding Mower

• ZD pro 72” mower deck
• Model RCK72P-331Z
• Serial # 11022
• Hours: 1755 hrs
• New set of blades included
• New deflector shoot installed

Tenders must be submitted to the Town of Sedgewick, Box 129 Sedgewick, AB T0B 4C0 no later than 1:55 p.m. on May 12^th, 2021.

For more information and an Invitation to Tender Form, click here

The Recreation Funding Committee, on behalf of the Sedgewick Ag Society, is currently accepting applications for the 2021 year. Schools, recreation and culture groups are encouraged to apply by May 15th. Total available funding in 2021 is $104, 142. Financial statements must accompany all applications and applicants must have non-profit or society status.

To learn more about the grant or to apply click here

Further information can be found on Flagstaff County’s website here

With the Flagstaff Regional Emergency Services Society nearing the final stages of forming a regional fire department, the hunt for a fire services manager has begun. An opportunity profile has been developed by the hiring committee in tandem with HumanEdge Executive Search, a recruitment firm tasked with helping the society find their leading man or woman.

The manager will be responsible for the full build-out, financial sustainability and overall development of the Regional Fire Services model. the full profile can be found here.

Council discussed the following issues during their regular meeting on March 18th, 2021.

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The Sedgewick Rec Board is having a fundraiser! As you know we are required to replace the roof of the Wildrose Co-op Arena in the summer of 2021.
To date we have received approximately $600,000 in grants. The estimated cost to replace the arena roof is around $1.3 million.

Click on this link to find out more!

Council discussed the following issues at their January 21st, 2021 regular meeting.

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The Town of Sedgewick together with the Sedgewick Recreation Board are pleased to announce that the Government of Alberta, through the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP), has awarded the amount of $530,188 to the Arena Roof Replacement project that will be undertaken in 2021. The grant is administered by the Ministry of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women whose role includes, but is not limited to, building a vibrant cultural sector by supporting the development and sustainability of Alberta’s recreation, sport and non-profit / voluntary sectors.

The grant, awarded to the Friends of the Sedgewick Recreation Centre Society, will comprise a major portion of the total roof repair costs which are expected to be approximately $1.3 million. The remainder will come from the Federal Gas Tax Fund ($100,000), the Municipal Stimulus Program ($96,400), the Recreation Centre Board ($109,000 – awarded by Flagstaff County) and the Municipal Sustainability Initiative Grant ($475,000). Due to the CFEP announcement, the Town is not expected to have to borrow via a loan debenture instrument and stands to retain approximately $400,000 in already allocated grant funding that can be used for other important projects in water and sewer services.

The replacement of the arena roof is a necessary capital expenditure in 2021 as should it not be completed prior to the commencement of the 2021-2022 season, the arena would be forced to close. This is due to a loss in strength of the structural purlins which was discovered in December 2019. The roof was temporarily repaired in January 2020 but still requires the permanent fix which includes removing the current roof system down to the purlins, adding additional purlins and bracing as necessary and installing a 24 gauge trapezoid standing seam roof system with R20 insulation. In addition, a ventilation upgrade is required which includes installing a 4,400 l/s makeup air unit, ductwork and exhaust fans. The project is expected to go to tender in early March and be completed in August.

In a letter received from the Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, the Honorable Ms. Leela Aheer stated “I am extremely honoured to support the work of nonprofit organizations that aim to foster healthy, vibrant communities across Alberta. The Government of Alberta is proud to support organizations that improve the quality of life in our communities. Your organization is to be commended on its hard work in connection with this large community project. It will have a positive effect on the quality of life in our community.”

The CFEP Large Funding Stream is administered on a yearly basis, and has an annual intake deadline of June 15. Eligible organizations include those registered in good standing under the Agriculture Societies Act, Libraries Act, and Societies Act among others. For more information or to apply for a CFEP grant, go to https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx