Angel Tree 2021
Lavern, Hill Spring, Glenwood and surrounding areas
Van Dan's General Store is joining with Epic youth Services from Cardston to bring an Angel Tree experience to our CommUNITY.
We invite all who would like to participate in any way to join with us in bringing the Spirit of Christmas to our area.
What is the Angel Tree?
- The Angel Tree is a Christmas Tree that has Angels on it. Each of these Angel has a number and information on it of a child in need in our area.
- The First Step of this act of kindness is to collect information on people who are in need and would benefit from this service. This information can be sent in by parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, teachers, the school, the church, neighbors, anyone who sees a need and would like to help.
- Van Dan's has forms in the store to be filled out so we have the right information to make the best possible experience for those in need.
- This is all done in confidence. The person receiving the gift will not know who submitted their name.
- The Second Step is to label an angel that will go on the Christmas Tree from the information stated on the form that is handed in with a number and a little information on who the present is for (ex. 9 year old girl).
- Step Three is to come into Van Dan’s and choose an Angel off the tree, purchase a present for the person listed on the Angel, wrap it and return it to Van Dan’s with the angel attached as the tag for the present. (The Angel Tags will not have names or any identifying marks other than a number. This is to all be anonymous.)
- The Fourth Step is we need volunteers on the week of Christmas to pick up the Gifts at Van Dan’s and deliver them to the address attached to the package. There is a signup sheet for those who would like to help deliver gifts.
Alberta Emergency Alert Test - November 17, 2021 at 1:55 p.m.
Albertans may ask questions on the alert test or emergency alerts in general. In Alberta the emergency alert test will be issued on November 17 at 1:55 p.m. This is a nation-wide alert test on cell phones, television, radio and compatible wireless devices.
Click here to view the PDF published by the Government of Alberta regarding the Emergency Alert Test today.
Click for more info at the Alberta Emergency Alert page on the Government of Alberta website.
Current situation
- Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency. COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, largely in unvaccinated Albertans. New measures to protect the health care system, stop the spread, and increase vaccination rates come into effect starting September 16.Getting vaccinated makes us all safer. A one-time incentive of $100 is available for Albertans 18+ who get their first or second dose between September 3 and October 14.
For complete information, see the AB Covid-19 Public Health Actions page
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Restriction exemption program
Starting September 20, discretionary events and businesses must follow one of these 2 options:
- Implement the Restrictions Exemption Program requiring proof of vaccination or negative rapid test result to continue operating as usual, or
- Follow capacity and operating restrictions as outlined on the page below.
Business Requirements
- Businesses that implement the Restrictions Exemption Program can operate as usual if they only serve people (ages 12 and over) who have:
- proof of vaccination
- single dose accepted between September 20 and October 25 if received 2 weeks before time of service
- double doses required after October 25
- documentation of a medical exemption
- proof of a privately-paid negative PCR or rapid test within 72 hours of service (tests from AHS or Alberta Precision Laboratories not allowed)
Businesses do not need to apply for the program. Audits and enforcement will occur to ensure rules are followed.
The Restriction Exemption Program would not apply to:
- businesses or entities that need to be accessed for daily living
- employees of businesses participating in the program
- children under 12
- proof of vaccination
Proof of Negative Test
To enter spaces participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program, people aged 12 and older can show proof of a negative test result.
- Tests must be privately-paid COVID-19 PCR or rapid tests completed within 72 hours.
- Tests must not be from Alberta Health Services or Alberta Precision Laboratories.
Proof of Vaccination
To enter spaces participating in the Restrictions Exemption Program, people ages 12 and older can provide proof of vaccination or documentation of a medical exemption.
- Sept. 20 to Oct. 25: proof of a single dose is considered acceptable as long as the dose was given more than 2 weeks before the time of service.
- After Oct. 25: proof of double vaccination is required.
Find out how to access your records
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Social Gatherings (Indoor & Outdoor):
- Mandatory restriction - Effective Sept 16.
Indoor social gatherings
- Vaccinated: Indoor private social gatherings are limited to a single household plus one other household to a maximum of 10 vaccine-eligible, vaccinated people and no restrictions on children under 12.
- Unvaccinated: Indoor social gatherings are not permitted for vaccine-eligible people who are unvaccinated.
Outdoor social gatherings
- Outdoor private social gatherings limited to a maximum of 200 people, with 2 metre physical distancing at all times.
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Places of Worship:
Mandatory restriction - Effective Sept. 16
- Capacity limited to 1/3 fire code occupancy.
- Masks are mandatory.
- 2 metres physical distancing between households, or 2 close contacts for those living alone.
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Masks and Physical Distancing:
Mandatory restriction – Effective Sept. 4 and 16
- Masking and physical distancing are mandatory in all indoor public spaces and workplaces. This measure extends to places of worship as of September 16.
- Employees must mask in all indoor work settings, except while alone in work stations.
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Schools (K - 12 )
Mandatory measure - Effective Sept. 16
- Mandatory masking for students in Grades 4 and up, plus staff and teachers in all grades.
- Schools that implement an alternate COVID safety plan can be exempted from mandatory masking.
- Elementary schools to implement class cohorting.
- Indoor sports, fitness, recreation, and performance activities are permitted in schools, with requirements to maintain 2 metre physical distancing where possible.
- Masks and distancing are not required by youth under 18 while engaged in physical activity.
- Spectator attendance restricted to 1/3 fire code capacity and limited to households or 2 close contacts for those living alone. Attendees must be masked and distanced.
Notice of Plan Preparation & Public Hearing
Cardston County and Village of Hill Spring
Opportunity for Landowner Comment on the Proposed Intermunicipal Development Plan
Water Restriction Issued on all Potable Water: 1 July 2021
To all water users from the Village of Hill Spring. There is a potable water use restriction issued on all potable water. There is absolutely to be no household water used for outside watering and domestic use is to be monitored. The excessive water use is putting a great strain on the water system. If you have any questions or concerns or if you need help with your irrigation please call the village office 403-626-3876
Senate Election Proclamation - Village of Hill Spring AB
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2020 Village of Hill Spring Audited Financial Report
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2021 Assessment Tax Notice Memo
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Property Assessment Complaint & Appeal Information:
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Alberta Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine roll out
Community immunization clinics in the South Zone have been confirmed and are now open for booking throught the online tool. Individuals can also call health Link at 811 to book their appointment.
South Zone community COVID-19 immunization clinics will be available in the following communities: Blairmore, Bow Island, Brooks, Cardston, Coaldale, foremost, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, Magrath, Medicine Hat, Milk River, Oyen, Picture Butte, Pincher Creek, Raymond, and Taber. The addresses and specific information about your appointment are provided once the appointment is booked.
We are encouraging a community approach to transport. In addtion to encouraging family and friends to support a senior needing transportation to receive the vaccine, seniors who do not have a means to get to a vaccination centre, can contact 211 for available transportation supports.
For help connecting with available transportation supports, please have the time and location of your booking before contacting 211.
In addition to masking and physical distancing practices, here's what individuals can expect at the clinic:
- When arriving at the clinic, we encourage everyone to wait in their cars until five minutes before their appointment time.
- Each appointment is booked approximately 10 minutes apart.
- It is anticipated that each individual will be at the vaccine clinic for approximately 20-25 mintues which includes the monitoring time after the vaccine is given.
- A waiting room is available for individuals to sit after their vaccination.
- Our clinics are wheelchair accessible and staff will be on-hand to assist individuals that require help.
- Each vaccine clinic has a wheelchair accessible wasahroom onsite.
- Please ensure you have government-issued identification, and your Alberta Health Care number/card with you at your appointment.
All Albertans are reminded to stay at home if they are not feeling well, even if symptoms are mild.
For more information on COVID-19 vacicine booking, please visit the AHS website.
Village of Hill Spring completes solar project August 2020
The Village of Hill Spring Council began inquiring and entertaining the idea of installing a municipal solar PV system in 2018. Generating solar energy locally would provide savings on electricity which is a benefit to all tax payers as it helps to reduce Village expenses.
On April 28, 2020 council approved the construction of a 120KW solar energy array, to be built by Solar Seekers Inc on a small parcel of land on the east side of the Village. The project was completed in late August of 2020 and is now producing electricity. It is expected to generate as much electricity as is used by municipal operations over the course of a year and save the Village approximately $30,697 on electric bills, at current utility rates, in the first year.
The solar project was partially funded by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association and Rural Municipalities of Alberta, through the MCCAC, offer the Alberta Municipal Solar Program that provides funding to install grid-tied solar PV systems on municipal facilites or land to save on energy costs and reduce the environmental impact of electricity use. You can visit the website for more information at: mccac.ca/programs/alberta-municipal-solar-program
"The Village of Hill Spring is very excited for the completion of the 125 KW solar project. The Municipal Climate Change Action Center has been very helpful during the course of this project and without their support, this project would not have been possible. Due to the cost of electricity and transmission fees, being able to install solar will greatly reduce electricity costs to Village owned buildings which in turn benefits the local residents and allows tax dollars to be utilized on other priorities in the Village. Thank you to all who helped to make this happen!"
~ Village of Hill Spring Mayor, Dwight Davis
Hill Spring is a small, quiet little village nestled in a picturesque setting, between the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the prairie land of Southwestern Alberta. Residents here enjoy the country like relaxed life style and surrounding scenery.
Hill Spring is located on Secondary Highway 800 just off Highway 505 and along the gateway to Waterton National Parks – just a mere 25 minutes away.
Hill Spring – PRAIRIE TO PEAK PERFECTION
Original Hill Spring School Bell
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