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12' Davis Spring Event - May 26th

There will be a BBQ, kids activities, & live local entertainment at 12' Davis Gravesite on May 26th from 4pm-6pm.

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Canada Day Celebration - June 27th

4pm-8pm

The Annual Northern Sunrise County Canada Day Celebration is scheduled for June 27th from 4pm-8pm. It will feature live entertainment, BBQ, and a tradeshow. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Community Cookbook Calendar

We need your favorite recipes to showcase in our 2013 Community Cookbook Calendar

The County is looking for your favorite recipes to be showcase in the 2013 Calendar. Please submit your recipes to Amber Houle by email at ahoule@northernsunrise.net no later than August 1, 2012The recipes will be compiled. The public will be given a chance to vote for their top 12 favorite recipes, which will be showcased in the 2013 calendar.Photos of the recipes and contest winners will also be showcased in the Calendar.

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Fire Bans in NSC

Please view the map below to determine whether your land or the area that you wish to travel to is within Northern Sunrise County or Sustainable Resource Development as each area has different Fire Bans on right now.


Residents Living within NSC's Fire Protection Area:

If you live in Northern Sunrise County and are outside of the Sustainable Resource Fire Protection Area, the following applies to you:

Burn Barrels:

  1. Must have a valid fire permit from Northern Sunrise County 
  2. As per your permit no fires are permitted if winds exceed 12 Km per hour and/or the fire hazard index exceeds HIGH
  3. You must have a screen for the top of the barrel and a 1 mtr clearing around the barrel with a non-combustible material like gravel.

Fire Pits:

  1. You do not need a fire permit for a fire pit
  2. The fire pit must be enclosed with a screen on top
  3. No fires are permitted if winds exceed 12 Km per hour and/or the fire hazard index exceeds HIGH


Residence are urged to review fire permits and to check with fire conditions to prevent responsibility for a wild land fire.




Residents Living within SRD's Fire Protection Area:

If you live in Northern Sunrise County and are inside the Sustainable Resource Fire Protection Area, the following applies to you:

  1. The Fire Ban prohibits the lighting of outdoor fires, fireworks, and the use of portable campfires.  In addition, all outdoor fires currently burning, whether set under the authority of a fire permit or not, must be extinguished.  All fire permits issued under the Forest and Prairie Protection Act are suspended in the ban area.
  2. The fire bans does not apply to lands within cities, towns or villages or federal lands where there are no fire control agreements,  Many municipalities already have fire bans or prevention notices in their jurisdictions.  Current Fire Ban information is available at  www.albertafirebans.ca
  3. The ban does not affect fires contained within:
  • a cooking or heating appliance, other than portable campfires, which are fuelled by fluids or compressed gas;
  • an engineered fire receptacle in designated camping and recreation areas;
  • walled tents with air tight stoves with proper screening as approved by a forest officer, and
  • industrial facilities or on industrial sites as approved by a forest officer.

Please visit the following website for the complete news release from the Government of Alberta.

 

 

 
Chief Administrative Officer Job Posting
pdfNorthern Sunrise County Alberta CAO - 2012 Job Posting.pdf
 
Finance Administrative Support Level I Job Posting
The Finance Department is currently seeking a part time, 30 hrs/week Administrative Support.  Please see below for job description.


This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired.

 
ROAD BAN REMOVAL
The following Road Bans will be removed as of May 15th, 2012 at 12:00pm.

 
Crop Disease Monitoring
Northern Sunrise County has been monitoring for crop diseases these past years. Last Year 4% of the cereal samples tested positive for Fusarium Graminearum. The affected owners are aware of the disease presence and all County producers should exercise extra caution. We feel it is imperative to reiterate the neccessity of certified seed, seed treatment, crop scouting and crop rotation to reduce future financial impact of our local producers.
 
Director of Engineering Planning Development Job Posting
pdfDirector of Engineering Planning Development Job Posting May 12.pdf
pdfDirector of Engineering, Planning and Development Description May 12.pdf
 
Nampa Co-op Seed Processors Ltd.
News Release – For Immediate Release May 16, 2012

Nampa Co-op Seed Processors Ltd. receives $86,000 for equipment upgrades.
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Fire Danger is Very High
Please be advised at this time all Northern Sunrise County burning permits are suspended until further notice.

Camp fires are permitted in a proper fire pit and if there are no heavy winds.

Burning barrel's are still permitted.

If you have any questions please contact the County office at (780) 624-0013
 
Social Sustainability Surveys Now Available!
We want you to provide your input into community priorities by completing our community survey!
Online surveys are available for Adults, Seniors, and Youth at:
ADULTS: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/811381/adult-survey
SENIORS: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/859853/seniors-survey
YOUTH: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/859976/youth-survey

Hard copies of the survey's will also be available at the Northern Sunrise County Administration Building, the Village of Nampa Office, at the FCSS offices in Nampa & St. Isidore, at the St. Isidore Coop, and at the Community Halls.
We ask that all surveys be returned by May 18th at noon.
There will be drop off locations at Northern Sunrise County,The Village of Nampa office, FCSS offices, and at Community Halls.
For more information regarding this process please contact Amber Houle at 780-625-3287 or by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it




 

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Housing Foundations

For affordable housing options in Northern Sunrise County, please visit the sites listed below.

Northern Sunrise County
Bag 1300
Peace River, AB
T8S 1Y9

Phone: (780) 624-0013
Fax: (780) 624-0023

Mon-Fri 8:15am-4:30pm

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* For emergencies, please call 780-618-2854.

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