What's New?

We now have a website! Visit us @

www.mdsmokyriver.com

You now have easy access to muncipal information right at your fingertips! Our website is updated regularly to ensure that current information is always available to you.

Our website includes:

In This Issue

• M.D. Web Site
• M.D. Maps
• Fire Permits
• Firefighters Needed
• Employment Opportunities
• Intensive Livestock Operations

The Ag. Service Board would like to thank Fern's Greenhouse for growing our plants for the Live Plant Display.

M.D. Maps

The New 2001 M.D. Maps are now available for sale. Newly updated maps are printed in January of each year.

Price: $16.05 including G.S.T.

Employment Opportunity

Spray truck operator, mower operator and two weed inspectors.

Employment to be from approximately May 1 to August 31, 2001.

Qualifications for Spray Truck Operator

• Be knowledgeable on weed identification
• Be knowledgeable on herbicide application
• Good communication skills
• Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement
• An Industrial Pesticide Applicators License

Qualifications for Mower Operator

• Experience in operating equipment required

Qualifications for Weed Inspectors

• Be knowledgeable on weed indentification
• Be knowledgeable on herbicide application
• Good communication skills

For more information, please contact Ron or Shelleen
M.D. of Smoky River No. 130
Box 210 Falher, Alberta T0H 1M0

Phone: (780) 837-2222
Fax: (780) 837-2453
E-mail: asb@mdsmokyriver.com

Dust Control

The Municipal District of Smoky River no longer subsidizes the cost of dust control. MD residents who require dust control adjacent to their residence can contact the following supplier:

Western Road Management
(403) 720-2344

Nation Wide Resources Inc.
(403) 279-1000

Fire Permits

Due to dry weather conditions, permits are required beginning March 1, 2001. It is imperative that you contact the M.D. Office @ 837-2221 or the Fire Hall @ 837-2455 before you burn!

You may be in a permit zone. Burning without a fire permit is illegal and charges may be laid. If you are in a free burn area, you are still responsible for your fire and any damages that it may cause.

Intensive Livestock Operations

As you are probably well aware, development of new intensive livestock operations regardless of size is a sensitive issue throughout the Province. ILO's can include hog barns, dairy barns, chickens, turkeys, etc.

Some of the determining factors of an ILO are the number of animals, manure management, and ability to fit in with surrounding land uses.

It is recommended that anyone wishing to develop any livestock operation contact our office at 837-2221 to determine whether or not a development permit is required.

Firefighters Needed!

The Falher Volunteer Fire Department is actively seeking more firefighters. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the M.D. Office @ 837-2221 or the Town of Falher Office @ 837-2247. Meetings are held every 2nd and last Wednesday of the month.