Blackfalds Fieldhouse Donation
On Thursday, May 17th, Garry Will of Cottonwood Meadows presented the Title to Lot 100 in Cottonwood Meadows Subdivision to Councillor Carol Simpson and Mayor Melodie Stol. Funds from the sale of this lot (valued at $125,000) will be donated to the new Blackfalds Fieldhouse, as sponsorship of the running track in the new facility. This generous donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you to Garry Will and Cottonwood Meadows!
Spray Park
2012 OPENING DATE - JUNE 1
Tayles Water Spray Park
This facilty is designed as an interactive space for ages 2 through 12. It has a variety of water spray features and has a gazebo, picnic tables and attached playground.
Tayles Water Park is a beautiful place for the whole family to enjoy warm summer days.
The Town of Blackfalds is conducting a 2012 Census
Census Enumerators to visit Blackfalds homes
Between May 18 and June 4, 2012, Census Enumerators will be conducting a short survey of Blackfalds residents.
The information is used to get an official count of the population, dwelling units and provides up-to-date demographic information for community planning and budgetary decisions of services and facilities. Eligible voter information will be collected, as well as data regarding pets and the number of pre-school children, including school system support.
All census information is confidential and all information collected by the civic census is covered by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Residents who are not home, are asked to call the census taker/enumerator at the number provided on the notice to complete their census and enumeration.
If residents are missed during the collection period, they are asked to call the Town Office at 403-885-6248 to provide their information over the phone.
Census takers will be wearing a Town of Blackfalds issued photo identification badge.
Social Needs Assessment Review
Thank you for your interest in the Social Needs Assessment. Please review the presentation material of the draft Social Needs Assessment. Once you have reviewed the material we would like to hear your thoughts. Please click on this link to provide your feedback. Alternatively you can print off the feedback form, complete it, and return it to Town Office. Please provide your feedback by JUNE 8th 2012. If you have any questions or comments, please contact FCSS at 403-885-0011.
2012 BlackfaldsYard Waste Program
Yard Waste - It's only a waste if you let it be!
Blackfalds Yard Waste Collection Program
- The Town of Blackfalds will soon be offering a weekly pick up yard waste collection program.
- Yard waste will be collected starting the May 14, 2012 until the last week of October.
- To have your yard waste collected, it must be outside by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage day and must be visible to the driver.
When Placing Yard Waste out for Collection on Garbage day, Remember:
Yard waste must be in a clean, open, rigid and reusable container such as a garbage can or bushel basket, a cardboard box, or a large paper bag (available at most retailers). Clear, plastic biodegradable bags will also be accepted.
Brush must be tied and bundled with a string (maximum of 4 feet in length and no branches larger than 1” in diameter.) Each container or bundle cannot exceed 55 pounds.
Leaves, grass clippings and weeds will also be collected however; they are best left on the lawn. Alternately, grass clippings may be disposed of at the Transfer Station.
Any yard waste contained in a black garbage bag, or can without a yard waste label will be assumed garbage and picked up as such.
Tips to Reduce Yard Waste Volume
Mow over leaves before bagging them. This reduces the ratio of bags to leaves by seven to one, thereby saving money on collection and bag costs.
Consider composting. Composting is the biological decomposition of organic material into a humus-like substance called compost. Leaves and other types of yard waste can be a source of materials used in a compost pile. The Town has composting containers available for sale at the Town office.
Free Yard Waste Depots
The Town of Blackfalds Transfer Station will accept yard waste drop offs. Hours of operation are: Thursday & Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm to 6:00pm
What is collected and/or accepted at the Transfer Station yard waste drop off?
Leaves Grass Clippings
Shrubs Branches
Weeds Vegetable garden waste
Flowers and Garden Plants Sod- in small quantities
Pine Needles / Acorns Vines
For further information you can contact the Town Office at 403-885-4677
Spring Clean Up
It’s time again for Spring Clean Up! The Public Works Department picks up and disposes of the residents’ registered unwanted furniture and appliances at no charge.
This Year’s scheduled collection dates will be from May 14th to May 25, 2012.
REGISTRATION CLOSED May 10, 2012. If you have questions, please call the Town Office at 403.885.4677
Items collected include: stoves, bed frames, TVs, washers, dryers, sofas, etc.
Items NOT collected are: construction debris, automotive parts and appliances that contain Freon.
Any unregistered material will NOT be picked up and will be the responsibility of the residents to remove.
School Zones and Playground Zones
Town Council has approved revisions to the existing School and Playground Zones within the Town. Public Works will be working to update the street signage according to the drawings below by the middle of May. Residents are encouraged to take note of the revised areas and slow down to 30km/h during the enforced hours posted.
Iron Ridge Elementary School - Zone Map
Iron Ridge Junior School / Blackfalds Fieldhouse - Zone Map
Westbrook Park / Westridge Park - Zone Maps
Willow Park / Community Hall (Mickey Lang Park) - Zone Maps
Brairwood Park / Blackfalds Arena - Zone Maps
Blackfalds Fieldhouse
ATB Architecture came to Blackfalds Town Council with a Blackfalds Fieldhouse Presentation showcasing the design and features that we are proud to share with you.
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