NOVEMBER TOWN TIDBITS

Please note that you are receiving the Town Tidbits in advance of your utility bill. Your utility bill will follow at a later date in a separate email.

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMUNITY SURVEY

On September 10th, 2022, Town Council and Management took part in a strategic planning session to help guide the direction of the Town of Wainwright into the future.  

We are asking for community feedback on various items discussed.  Please complete the below short survey by November 25, 2022 or complete by scanning the QR code.  

There is a chance to win $50 in Chamber bucks for completing the survey!

BENCHES, BIKE RACKS & RECYCLING

The Town of Wainwright recently installed 5 benches, 5 bike racks and 5 recycling receptacles in the downtown area. This initiative was funded in part from the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF). The Wallace Park project and the newly paved trails on 27th Street and near the Best Western are also being funded by the Town and CCRF.  

This project will help to connect community spaces and business districts, encourage physical fitness, reduce our environmental footprint, increase a sense of connectedness and foster an eco-friendly mindset. 

WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING AT WALLACE PARK?

In consultation with our industry engineers, we have made a plan to improve many aspects of Wallace Park. Thanks to funding, in part from the Government of Canada, we are able to start in 2022.

Phase 1 will commence in Fall 2022/Winter 2023 which will include:

• emptying out Wallace Park
• constructing and installing a pond control structure that will allow for water level control
• start the re-grading and topsoil placement process in the park to resolve many of the drainage issues in Wallace Park
• start the process of improving the internal and side slopes of the pond and placement of live soils

Phase 2 when funding is secure will include:

• complete the re-grading and topsoil placement process in the park including seeding
• complete the internal and side sloping of the pond and remove the pond silt and organics
• connecting the stormwater line from the newly installed control structure to and down 10th Avenue

Phase 3 when funding is secure, will include:

• washed rock French drain system to help alleviate water migrating from Wallace Park

CURB RAMPS

It's time to remove your curb ramps before the snow flies! This allows Town crews to have easier access for snow removal.

WINTER SWIMMING LESSONS

Winter swimming lessons open after 9am on Tuesday, November 1st at the Wainwright Communiplex. It is recommended that all registrations be made in person at the Communiplex.

Please call 780-842-5508 for more information.

NOON HOUR DROP-IN SHINNY

Noon Hour Adult Drop-In Shinny will start Friday, November 4th!

2022 PROPERTY INSPECTIONS

This notice is to inform Town of Wainwright ratepayers that reinspection of properties for assessment purposes will commence the week of May 16, 2022. Properties west of 9 Street, east of 14 St/south of 8 Ave, and south of 1 Ave will be reinspected. In addition, any other properties requiring review throughout the Town of Wainwright will also be reinspected.

Inspections will be completed by Wainwright Assessment Group Ltd. between May 16 and December 31.  Assessors will be onsite and show I.D. when occupants are present and leave notes in doors when no one is at the property

FIRE DEPARTMENT IS RECRUITING

The Wainwright Fire & Rescue Department is a well-trained volunteer department comprised of 29 members who are responsible for the provision of fire protection services, fire prevention programs and rescue services.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Department contact the Acting Fire Chief. For your convenience, you can download a Wainwright Fire Rescue Department Application Form and Qualifications for Membership as an Adobe Acrobat PDF document. Please view this video for more information on volunteer firefighters.

FALSE ALARMS

The Fire Department has been responding to a large quantity of false alarms. Our firefighters' time is precious so please make efforts to eliminate false alarms and have your security company contact you first. 

Recurring false alarms will result in charges to the homeowner/resident.

ADVENT CALENDAR

This is an amazing family project that helps our food bank out immeasurably...thank you!

SOCIAL MEDIA 202

JINGLE & MINGLE

The Downtown Business Community presents the Downtown Light Up on Saturday, November 12th. The trees will be lit at 5pm in the Post Office Park.

OUT OF OFFICE

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

Wainwright Economic Development is excited to bring back our annual Business Christmas Luncheon on November 29th featuring Angus Watt.

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!!

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While every effort is made to ensure the currency, accuracy and completeness of the information provided, The Town of Wainwright is not liable for any loss, claim or demand arising directly or indirectly from any use or reliance upon the information provided.