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Regional water supply levels adequate, says MLA

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South [email protected] conditions have pervaded the prairies throughout 2023, and as reservoirs were drawn down and watersheds reduced to a proverbial trickle, several local municipalities have warned residents to reduce or limit their consumption.Last month, the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) shut down water delivery several weeks ahead of schedule to help conserve water for the region and ensure there will be enough supply for communities that rely on the SMRID’s water, like Taber and Coaldale.Taber-Warner MLA Grant Hunter is confident there is no risk the taps will run dry this fall-winter as the region progresses into colder weather.“I am confident. I’ve had some good conversations, Agriculture and Irrigation ministries, and also with Environment and Protected Areas. And they’ve assured me that they will be making sure that the water is for domestic use, what we need.”Reservoirs that feed the SMRID did not start out at full capaci...

Coalhurst council tasked with allocating 2022 surplus

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoalhurst council has opted to allocate a $220,000 year-end surplus into the Town’s general reserve, and has requested administration develop a reserve policy to guide council in the future on matters concerning reserves.According to administration, the Town does not currently have a policy in place which outlines how to allocate a surplus at the end of the year. As such, it is at the discretion of council for how to best allocate these additional funds.Mike Passey, Director of Corporate Services, proposed several options for how council could proceed with the matter which included the option to allocate the surplus reserves, fund one-off projects or initiatives, or create an RCMP subsidy reserve to help manage the impact of cost increases with respect to contracted policing services in Coalhurst.The option to direct administration to develop a standardized policy regarding surpluses was also proposed to council.Administration noted, “in the last few ...

County updates Tax Incentive Bylaw

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsClarifying updates have been added to a bylaw aiming to bring in new investment into the county.During their regular Oct. 5 meeting, Lethbridge County council reviewed the proposed Bylaw 23-024 – or the Commercial & Industrial Municipal Tax Incentive Bylaw.The bylaw is an updated version of an existing one. Previously, council had passed the Commercial & Industrial Municipal Tax Incentive Bylaw #22-008 on Dec 1, 2022, with the goal of attracting new development and encouraging the expansion of existing businesses by providing an exemption in municipal taxes. Since then, however, there has become a need for clarification in the bylaw.“So since that time, some inquiries regarding the bylaw have been made and administration has determined that some clarity is required, specifically under section 3 with regards to the criteria for the Tax Incentive Bylaw,” said Cole Beck, CAO for the County. “So essentially, we sought some legal counsel just to p...

Shaughnessy subdivision approved

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsLethbridge County council has approved the subdivision of a Shaughnessy property.During their regular Oct. 5 meeting, council reviewed a subdivision application for a property in Shaughnessy.Subdivision Application #2023-0-111 – Fleischhauer – Lots 12 & 13, Block 7, Plan 8321EE within NW1/4 30-10-21-W4M (Hamlet of Shaughnessy) – would see a 0.32-acre title split in two.“The current parcel would be subdivided into two equal parts, being 0.16 acres in size,” said Hilary Janzen, supervisor of planning and development for the County. “The dimensions would be 50’ x 135’, this exceeds the minimum lot size that we have in the residential hamlet district for a parcel within the Hamlet of Shaughnessy. With that, I do believe everything else meets, everything does meet the requirement of the County planning policies.”The proposal would split the property in half along the original plan lot line, creating separate lot titles for residential use. The p...

Coalhurst Council amending LUB

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsCoalhurst council has passed first reading of Bylaw 445-23, which includes amendments to the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) 354-12.Discussion took place during the Oct. 3 regular council meeting.The proposed changes seek to redefine uses and updates definitions regarding renewable energy development within the LUB.With respect to Bylaw 445-23, it proposes updates to the Town’s current review and permit process regarding  renewable energy systems.Administration explained that data shows the acceptance and uptake of solar energy development continues to trend upwards in Coalhurst.According to the report, the development of solar energy for use within individual households is typically implemented to supplement power usage on-site and divert surplus energy to the power grid for a fee.In 2012, “alternative energy system, individual” was incorporated into the LUB as a discretionary use, and thus necessitated that adjacent landowners be notified in the event a landow...

Ballston Spa woman arrested on animal cruelty charge

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

MILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 27-year-old Ballston Spa resident was arrested following an investigation into a "dog-at-large" complaint. Alexis L. Hagadorn-Garmley was charged with the misdemeanor of overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police located three dogs in a severe state of malnutrition. The animals are now in the custody of the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and are receiving medical care. Hagardorn-Garmley was issued an appearance ticket to the Milton Town Court at a later date.Sheriff Michael H. Zurlo commented, “My department takes all complaints involving animalswith the utmost sincerity. I am grateful to know that these dogs are now receiving the care theydeserve and pray for their complete recovery.”

Webster Groves woman continues parents' fight to get historic status for home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. – A home in Webster Groves is one step closer to receiving historic status."It's the only home I've ever lived in. We were literally the only home there and growing up where the industrial park is now, there was nothing but industrial fields as far as you could see," said Gayle Jones, owner of 15 Marvin Court.Jones' parents purchased the home together as a married couple in 1956."Growing up, I never knew the real hidden history of what my mom and dad went through. It wasn't until Pastor Denoon that I started learning," Jones said. Solar eclipse 2023: What it is and will we be able to see it? "She thought she was moving into a residential area and then the city changed all of the zoning around her into industrial, and it's pretty clear that the reason why is because there was a white neighborhood all around, and this Black neighborhood that was in the midst and now Black middle-class people were starting to buy homes there," Rev. David Denoon, First Congregation...

Fatal shooting of 19-year-old in south St. Louis under investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Police responded to a shooting around 6:54 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, in south St. Louis on Osage in an alley.Officers were on patrol in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. When they arrived, they found a 19-year-old black male victim in the alley who was suffering from gunshot wounds. EMS arrived at the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead.The Homicide Division has taken charge of the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Division directly at 314-444-5371. Those who wish to remain anonymous can provide tips to CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477).

St. Louis man charged in separate fatal shootings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Charges have been filed against Max Jones, 21, of St. Louis, who is a suspect in two separate deadly shootings. He was charged on October 10 for the murder of Earl Jones, Jr., a 57-year-old resident of St. Louis. He is currently being held on a $1 million cash-only bond.On September 28, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the St. Louis County Police responded to reports of shots fired at the intersection of Winkler Drive and Kappel Drive in north St. Louis. At the scene, they discovered the body of Earl Jones, Jr. The suspect and victim are not related to one another.During the September 28 shooting, a witness reported seeing an individual carrying a bag and walking away from the crime scene. Detectives reviewed video footage from the area, which revealed that the same person the witness saw had been in a nearby store just minutes before the shooting took place. The individual in both instances had a "unique" bag. Solar eclipse 2023: What it is and will we be able to see ...

Top Workplaces 2024: Nomination process begins

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:30:41 GMT

The Denver Post has kicked off the 13th year of its Top Workplaces awards program.The nomination process has begun, and the first deadline is Nov. 10. Any organization with 50 or more employees in Colorado is eligible to participate. The organizations can be public, private, nonprofit or government.Companies will be surveyed through January. Energage, The Post’s research partner for the project, conducts Top Workplaces surveys for media in 65 markets and surveyed more than 2 million employees at more than 8,000 organizations in the past year.For the 2023 awards, 4,467 organizations were invited to participate, 289 were surveyed and 150 were recognized. The number of employees invited to participate was 108,252, with 60,916 employee survey responses.To nominate your employers, go to denverpost.com/nominate or call 303-261-8253.Related ArticlesBusiness | Top Workplaces 2023: To find and keep the best, Denver employers offer flexibility, growth opportunities Business | ...