Yellowhead County
2716 1 Ave T7E 1N9 Edson, AB, Canada

On Wednesday, February 24, let's stand up to bullying and bring awareness to how it impacts our lives. For more information on Pink Shirt Day, and how to talk to your children about bullying, visit https://yhcounty.ca//ne/pink-shirt-day-a-guide-for-parents.

Parents, don't miss your chance to sign your kids up for this awesome opportunity! Register before February 16th! Your child will discover the wonderful world of baking in this online workshop focused on improving their mental health. Check out our events page for more details, including how to register.

Census takers will be visiting Yellowhead County residents regarding the possibility of a new school district. A new school district will give more options for Yellowhead County residents for several items, including school board trustee voting and tax options.

New Provincial Mask Requirements in Evansburg (November 24, 2020) Under the province's State of Local Health Emergency, the Government of Alberta has included Evansburg as a location for mandatory mask requirements in certain situations. More details at www.alberta.ca/masks.aspx.

November 25, 2020 Council Meeting at 9:30 AM Special Meeting to Vote on Bylaw 20.20 - Mandatory Face Covering Bylaw Yellowhead Council will be temporarily live-streaming Council Meetings.... You will need to download and install Zoom prior to the meeting start time. It is available for computers, tablets, and smart phones. This will allow for the meetings to continue to be open to the public, while keeping the Yellowhead County offices closed due to the restrictions on public gatherings caused by COVID-19. You can view the meeting using Zoom at yhcounty.ca/join

COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS November 24, 2020 Mask Bylaw Vote Postponed - Hamlet Waste Collection - Municipal Emergency Plan Adopted - Tax Write-Offs - December Council Meetings Dates: ---... Mask Bylaw Council voted to postpone a vote on the Face Covering Bylaw until after the provincial government's announcement scheduled for 4:30 pm on November 24, 2020. Hamlet Waste Collection GFL Environmental was awarded a 3-year contract (2021-2023) for residential garbage collection in Wildwood and Evansburg. GFL will be introducing mechanical bin curbside pickup in the hamlets with bins supplied by GFL. The contract amount is $9.75/house each month in 2021; $10.53 for 2022; and $11.37 in 2023. Residents will receive new bins and details prior to the start of the new system. Municipal Emergency Plan Adopted Yellowhead County Council adopted the Municipal Emergency Plan (MEP), which guides municipal response and management in Yellowhead County during an emergency. The MEP covers staff's roles and responsibilities, outside agencies and their functions, the procedure for declaring a State of Local Emergency and other actions required in an emergency. Tax Write-Offs Council approved the write-off of $877,582.44 in unpaid taxes from the energy industry. This amount is the combined taxes from several companies that have gone through receivership or declared bankruptcy and can no longer be collected by the county. December Council Meetings The last meeting of the year will occur on December 8, 2020, when Council will vote on the 2021 Interim Budget. There will be no council meetings on December 15 & 22. Next meetings: The next scheduled Council meetings are December 8, 2020, and January 12, 2021, at 9:30 AM. The next scheduled Governance & Priorities meeting is January 19, 2021. Previous Council Meeting Highlights can be found at yhcounty.ca/news

Yellowhead County’s Family and Community Support Services Department (FCSS) believes that everyone needs someone to talk to. When we are struggling socially and emotionally, life takes a toll. Knowing what to do next can be daunting. That's why our FCSS staff are implementing an Emotional Safe Space Program, meant to be the first step in your journey to mental wellness. Residents can now call 780-325-3782 to speak anonymously about their mental health with trained support sta...ff. For more information, please visit https://yhcounty.ca//emotional-safe-spot-fcss-offers-first.

Meals on Wheels in East Yellowhead County West Central Alberta Meals on Wheels continues to get affordable meals to local residents! Meal orders are taken and submitted once a month, on the first Wednesday of every month. Meals are held in freezer storage and are ready for pick up the following Wednesday.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call your local library for more info! To order your meals, please contact the Evansburg, Wildwood, Niton, Seba Beach, Entwistle or Wabamun libraries. >Evansburg Library - 780-727-2030 >Wildwood Library - 780-325-3882 >Niton Library - 780-795-2474 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- West Central Alberta Meals on Wheels is a local non-profit group dedicated to getting meals to you! See more