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For day 8 take the family portrait to the next level and create a snowmen family. Here are some tips to make your snowman standout from the crowd. -Pick a place that is shaded to increase the lifespan of your snowman. -The best type of snow comes when the temperature is right around the freezing mark. If your snow is too dry, spray a fine mist of water over it with a hose. Or you can use a spray bottle or a watering can with a perforated spout. -Start by forming a snowball wi...th your hands. Keep adding more snow to it until it’s too big to hold. Then place it on the ground and roll it in a direction opposite of you. Change directions as you roll it, so as to make the ball as spherical as possible. -Flatten the top of the bottom ball and the bottom of the middle ball before stacking to improve stability. Repeat for each segment. -Lift every snowball with your legs and not your back. -For extra stability, place a stick down the center where the sections meet. -Once assembled, pack snow in between the three balls to help keep the whole thing intact. -Experiment with size. If you have a lot of snow, you may be able to make a giant snowman. But don’t forget about how awesome and whimsical tiny snowmen can be. -Use kitchen tools like serving spoons and butter knives to sculpt out finer details. -Old plants are a good source for hair. -Collect old clothes that are too worn to donate in a special snowman clothes box. -Add those little red & white peppermints for cheeks. The pink will leak out into the snow and give your snowman rosy cheeks. -Don’t have coal for the eyes? Rocks work just as well or use reflectors or solar-powered LEDs to make your guy stand out at night. -A snowman isn’t a snowman until you give it a name. Be creative! -Take a picture and share it in the comments See more

The City of Beaumont is updating our Environmental Master Plan, and we need your help. We’re hosting an online Zoom workshop to speak with residents and business owners about the state of the environment in Beaumont. Join us for a two-hour session on the evening of November 25 to talk about key environmental issues and how you can get involved to support environmental stewardship in Beaumont. Sign up and learn more at: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/164/Environmental-Master-Plan Can’t make it? No problem - fill out our online survey until November 30 to share your great ideas for the future of the environment in Beaumont. More information, and instructions on how to get involved found at: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/164/Environmental-Master-Plan

The City of Beaumont is pleased to welcome the new Detachment Commander for the Beaumont RCMP Detachment, Staff Sergeant Harpreet Dhaliwal. Staff Sergeant Dhaliwal has been part of the Beaumont community since 2016. He both lives within the community and acted in a Detachment Commander role in Beaumont from April 2016 to February 2018. We look forward to working closely with him to keep our city one of the safest communities in Alberta.

Action for Happiness is all about empowering yourself (and others) to have the support and resources to help create a happier and more positive society. There is a nifty little calendar that we have on our website that can help you achieve one action per day within the month of December. There are resources and webinars as well to keep you happy, positive, and to help spread kindness. If you haven't noticed it already, check it out and start making a difference today! beaumont.ab.ca/707 #ActionForHappiness #BeaumontAB #WeAreBeaumont #Positivity

With Christmas soon upon us, we want to remind everyone of the updates to our waste collection program during the holidays. We have put together a resource tab on our Beaumont's Waste Program page. Changes include a waste collection update for Eaglemont Heights & Coloniate Estates and a revised schedule for Christmas tree drop-off. Full details can be found here: beaumont.ab.ca/706

Snow Painting Get outside to enjoy this beautiful weather and let your creative side loose! Let's decorate the snow across the city; use spray bottles filled with coloured water or try this version https://happyhooligans.ca/painting-the-snow/ Snow is the perfect canvas to bring a bit of colour to our city trails and pathways.

With snow officially here to stay (at least until spring), we want to help keep you informed. Did you know that you can find resources, information, announcements, and Bylaw information that fully outline the city's and resident's responsibilities during winter? We also have some great tips to help keep you and others safe this winter season. Remember to fully clear ice and snow off your car. This helps you see the road properly and keeps other motorists safe. Remember t...o clear snow greater than two centimetres from sidewalks situated on your property within 48 hours of it snowing. You are also not allowed to place any snow, ice, dirt, or debris on any roadways. Remember to remove and clear any obstructions from the sidewalk situated on your property. Look out for snow clearing route signs and fire hydrants when parking on the street. Remember, parking in these areas when you shouldn't often present safety and operational issues for everyone. Remember, if there is a fire hydrant on your property, you are responsible to maintain a clearance of 1.5 metres (roughly five feet) around the hydrant. For more information and full details please visit beaumont.ab.ca/191.

As Canadians, skating is in our blood. In Beaumont, it's one of our favourite things to do. We are excited to provide everyone with a place to go to find full updates, announcements, and rink conditions. Visit beaumont.ab.ca/702 to stay informed as we continue to work hard to enhance the 2020-2021 skating season. #BeaumontAB #WeAreBeaumont #Skating

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Winter Fun comes from Bibliotheque de Beaumont Library. The Library invites you to join us on a StoryWalk! A StoryWalk places a children’s story along a popular walking path in the community. We invite you to pop by the library to explore Jan Brett’s The Gingerbread Baby. The story begins at the southeast corner of the Library and loops around the building and along the treed path by the parking lot. Just follow the signs and enjoy the book! The... last storyboard has copies of a recipe for participants to take home and bake. Make sure to pay special attention to the borders of the story to see if there are any hints as to what will happen next. Take a picture of your walk and tag us on Facebook or Instagram for a chance to win a copy of The Gingerbread Baby. Use the hashtag #beaumontlibrarystorywalk when you share your pictures. The StoryWalk is a fully outdoor activity. We ask all participants to follow all public health guidelines and enjoy the StoryWalk with members of your immediate household or your designated close contacts. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

While we can't get together at this time, we can still get out and enjoy the season. Over the next 12 days, we will be suggesting fun winter activities. Check back tomorrow for the first activity! In the meantime here are few suggestions for your Saturday: -Work on a seasonal puzzle - Write and mail letters to Santa at Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0 get more details at https://www.canadapost.ca//gi/write-a-letter-to-santa.page ... - Try out some Homemade Hot Chocolate (In a saucepan, combine 1/2 c sugar, 1/4 c cocoa and a dash of salt. Add 1/3 c water, heat and stir for 2 minutes. Add in 4 c milk; heat to serving temperature (do not boil). Remove from the heat; stir in 3/4 tsp vanilla and whisk until frothy. See more

After consultation with Alberta Health Services, changes have been made to what activities will be available at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre from today until November 27. -Public swim is no longer available, all reservations have been cancelled. Anyone with a reservation will receive an automatic email notification. Lane swim is still bookable as well as the whirlpool, dry sauna, and steam sauna. -The arena and field house is now bookable for individual sport acti...vities. -The multipurpose rooms are also bookable for individual activities. A Individual activity or sport is when a individual is practicing or participating in an activity alone. This could be a single dancer in a room, one swimmer in a lane of the pool, or one person on the ice surface. Activities can be booked through Click-It at https://www.clickit.beaumont.ab.ca/BEAUMONT/public Memberships can be refunded at the request of the member. Please contact Guest Services for assistance either by emailing [email protected] or by calling 780-929-7946 and leave a message. For a full list of restrictions visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Beaumont-Sport-and-Recreation-

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective Dec 31, 2020, Municipal Enforcement will have a new 24/7 phone number: 780.851.9992 Please note that the previous phone number will work until this date and then be disconnected. In addition, new Municipal Enforcement seasonal hours start Jan 1, 2021:... - Winter (Oct 1 April 30): 08:30 18:00 - Summer (May 1 Sept 30): 08:00 20:00 See more

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart encourages residents to participate in the Action for Happiness initiative and shares his gratitude to health care workers. For the Action for Happiness calendar and resources, visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/707/Action-For-Happiness

This year, the City of Beaumont will be holding our Remembrance Day service virtually. We are putting together a pre-recorded ceremony that will be shared on https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/698/Remembrance-Day-2020 on November 11.

Métis Week may be ending, but it's not over yet! We loved hearing from so many of our Métis residents about what it means to them to be Métis. We look forward to celebrating Métis culture and history not just next Métis Week, but year-round! If you haven't taken part in any Métis Week celebrations - it's not too late! Check out the Metis Nation of Alberta list of options, linked from our website: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/703/Metis-Week

With cases of COVID-19 rising in Beaumont, City Council is returning to online meetings. Council will meet next on Tuesday, November 24 at 6 p.m. You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

Beaumont RCMP Detachment has some advice for Trick or Treaters this Halloween! Carry a white bag, pillowcase or a reflective bag for your candy. Dress for the weather. Cold weather or rain can be very uncomfortable! Don’t go Trick or Treating alone, go with older siblings, parents or someone within your cohort.... Let your parents know where you’re going to be at all times. Don’t visit houses that are not well lit, and never go inside a stranger’s house. Use the sidewalk whenever possible. If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the side of the road facing traffic. Don’t cross back and forth across the street. Work your way up one side of the street, and then start on the other. Don’t eat any of your treats before you get home. Once home, ask your parents to look through your treats with you to make sure everything is safe. Maintain social distancing of 2 meters and avoid touching doorbells or knocking on doors by yelling Trick or Treat! And motorists, please be extra vigilant during Halloween, as you’ll find plenty of kids excitedly moving from house to house and they may not be as attentive when walking through your neighbourhood.

For today's Pet Friday, we'd like to remind you that cats are safest indoors! It can be dangerous for cats to roam freely (think cars, coyotes, and extreme weather). Plus, allowing cats to roam has the potential for conflict with neighbours. For more responsible pet ownership tips, visit: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/705/Responsible-Pet-Ownership

Beaumont Family and Community Support Services' is hosting a Winter Scavenger Hunt that you and your family can do from home. For more information email 780 929-1006 or email [email protected]. The winning family will get a pass to Castrol Raceway's Magic of Lights.

Here are the weekly highlights from the Beaumont RCMP Detachment for the week of November 2.

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart speaks about Beaumont’s first COVID-related death and offers his condolences to the family. He also asks residents to work as a community to overcome the challenges of the pandemic. If you need help accessing support for mental health, family violence or financial difficulties, our Family and Community Support Services team is here for you. Find more information on our website at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Family-Community-Support-Servi For the Alberta government’s Halloween safety tips, visit their website at https://www.alberta.ca/halloween-during-covid19.aspx

The Beaumont RCMP Detachment has asked us to help them share highlights with residents every week regarding number of service calls and some calls of note. Scroll through the photos for highlights from the week of October 18.

Today may be the last day of Fire Prevention Week, but we hope you'll follow our tips from the past week every time you're cooking in the kitchen. For our last ...tip: if you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking. See more

In this week’s update, Mayor Stewart talks about reasons for hope in Beaumont, even during tough times. If you or someone you know need assistance with financial, mental health or other support, please contact our team at Family and Community Support Services https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Family-Community-Support-Servi

Brown Bag Yard Waste Collection is coming up. Make sure that all your waste is ready to go as we prepare for the coming winter months. Max of five (5) bags per household. Zone A pick up is October 12 - 16, and Zone B is October 19 - 23. To view zones and schedule information please check out https://bit.ly/2GNSkAa or download our Savvy Waste App.

Council will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, December 8 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held online to observe physical distancing requirements. Residents can view the meeting on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X The agenda can be viewed at https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

Beaumont City Council has extended the Temporary Face Coverings Bylaw to January 31, 2021 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, protect the health of vulnerable residents and keep businesses open. Face coverings must be worn at indoor public places and public vehicles, such as taxis and ride sharing services. We know not everyone can wear a face covering and exemptions apply for:... Children under two or a child under five (in age or developmentally) who refuses to wear a mask and can't be persuaded to People who can't wear a face covering due to a mental or physical condition or disability While participating in physical exercise or other physical activities Other exemptions also may apply. For full details, please visit our website at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/668/Face-covering-requirements

With cases of COVID-19 rising in Beaumont, City Council is returning to online meetings. On Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 5:00 p.m., Council will meet as Committee of the Whole. You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart encourages residents to check out the new Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre, opening next week. Visit our website for more information about the newly expanded and modernized centre: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Beaumont-Sport-and-Recreation-

Did you know that the age group of 65 years and older is growing faster than any other age group in the world?. In 2016, the number of seniors in Canada exceeded the number of children aged 0-14 years for the first time. This trend is holding true in Beaumont, where the number of seniors is growing faster than other age groups. We are developing our Age-Friendly Strategy to respond proactively to this demographic change. It will identify needs in Beaumont related to age-frie...ndly facilities and services, recommend actions that the City and its partners can take to address them, and set out a plan for implementing those actions. But we need your input to make this plan the best it can be. Please take some time and fill out our survey so we can best reflect the needs of the community. More information: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/684/Public-Engagement

Métis Week, which runs from November 15 to 21, celebrates the culture, history and contributions of Métis people to Alberta and Canada. To honour Métis Week in Beaumont, we'll be showcasing videos this week featuring our very own Métis residents, who took some time to tell us about what being Métis means to them. Learn more about Métis Week and how you can take part in the celebrations at: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/703/Metis-Week

In his weekly update, Mayor John Stewart discusses the province's new voluntary health measures for the Edmonton Zone, as well as ways you can stay healthy and safe this Thanksgiving.

Did you know that Beaumont has a full Organics Collection Program? Our Smart, Savvy, Green initiative is in place so we can all do our part for the environment and our community. That is why Beaumont Waste Services encompasses a curbside collection program that includes waste carts, organics carts, recycling, and resources/Bylaw information. We even have an app! Check it all out at beaumont.ab.ca/706 for full details. #BeaumontAB #Recycling #SmartSavvyGreen

Today at 9am Roger and Alice Magnan’s house was moved to a new location at the Ag Society. The house was generously donated by the Magnans and we are sad to see it leave downtown Beaumont. However, we are excited to see it preserved for many more years to come! #BeaumontAB #WeAreBeaumont #HouseMoving

Asymptomatic testing for COVID-19 at the Beaumont Shoppers Drug Mart can now be booked online. Testing is available for the following: School teachers and staff Health care workers... Staff and residents at congregate living facilities, including long-term care Albertans experiencing homelessness Travelers who require testing prior to departure Asymptomatic testing can be available to others if required. Please speak to the pharmacist. To be tested, you: Must not have any symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat) Cannot travelled outside Alberta in the last 14 days Cannot have had a positive test in Alberta in the last 14 days Have not had close contact with somebody COVID-19 positive Book online: https://outlook.office365.com//ShoppersDrugMart2/bookings/

Notice: A break-in occurred at the Beaumont Community Centre - AB on Saturday, October 3. The thief(s) stole a secured shredding collection bin within a locked room, which contained some personal and credit card information. Please be advised that those affected are being contacted directly. If you are not contacted, your information was not compromised. The City of Beaumont makes every effort to safeguard all personal information collected during the course of business and is conducting a formal internal investigation to control or mitigate harm to individuals and to protect against further breaches. We are also working with the RCMP as they conduct an investigation into the break-in and theft.

12 hour rentals of snowshoes are free this December! Youth and adult sizes are available. Online reservations can be made at https://clickit.beaumont.ab.ca//public/c/browse/DROPINSNOW and snowshoe pickup and drop off is at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre with Guest Services. For more information visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/DocumentCe//5276/Snowshoes-FAQ-... *Additional fees will apply for late returns.

This Thanksgiving may be unlike any we've ever experienced before, but we still have a lot to be grateful for. We hope that you're able to reconnect with loved ones, whether in person or virtually, and that you choose to do so safely.

There's still one week left to put yourself in councillors' chairs and try your hand at balancing the city's operating budget. The budget you submit will help us identify priorities and shape the city's budget for 2021. Try the online budget simulator here: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/679/2021-Budget

In this program parents and caregivers of children ages 12-18 will learn how to support their child's mental health, navigate local mental health resources, set boundaries and more! To register please email [email protected]

Congratulations to Sea Change Brewing Co. for one year in Beaumont and their #1 win for Best Light Lager in Canada. We are excited for the future.

Attention residents! With the last bit of nice weather, we will be taking the opportunity to upgrade a handful of parks by removing the old Pea Gravel and replacing it with engineered wood fibers. There are many benefits over pea gravel that wood fibers provide, such as a softer play surface and less of a choking hazard. For a full list of parks + dates for the maintenance, visit bit.ly/31QA9Bc

Tonight's Regular Council meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

Fire Prevention Week continues! Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop, such as dish towels, wooden spoons, oven mitts or paper towels. Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking.

Beaumont City Council is proposing no tax increase for 2021, along with the inclusion of several capital projects. Council recognizes the challenges residents and local businesses have experienced the past year. The 2021 budget provides stability for the community during a difficult time and reflects Council’s priorities of protecting services, maintaining a high quality of life for residents, and managing municipal costs at a time when many families are struggling financiall...y. City Council will vote on the final budget on Tuesday, December 8. For details on the budget, visit: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/679/2021-Budget And for questions or feedback related to the budget, please reach out to a member of Council: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/279/Mayor-Council

Nominations for the 2020 Winter Lights Contest are now open! Help us light up these long winter nights and nominate your house or a neighbour's by email at [email protected] or by calling 780-929-2848 by December 15. Houses will be judged on the following criteria: -Balance/Suitability -Colour/Special... -Innovation/Creativity/Fun -Buzz Factor Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 16. Stayed tuned for details on prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, these meetings are open to the public. You can watch the meeting live from the comfort and safety of your home on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X If you’d like to attend in person, please note the following measures for your safety and the health of others:... To maintain physical distancing, limited seating will be available. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] if you plan to attend. This will allow us to move the meeting to a larger venue if needed. You will be asked to complete a health screening checklist. Please arrive early to complete this step. Face coverings are mandatory in Council Chambers, unless you have a medical or other exemption as per the city’s Face Covering Bylaw. Please use the hand sanitizer provided. Please stay home if you are feeling sick. The agenda is available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

The Leduc & District Food Bank has helped feed many households in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing weekly nutritional packages for those most vulnerable families with children. Earlier this year, the City of Beaumont provided $15,000 in grant funding to the Food Bank so it can continue its important work. Residents who also want to contribute can participate in a number of ways. ... Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Beaumont have typically coordinated a door-to-door food drive every September, but are changing their collection practice this year, due to COVID-19. Rather than leaving food for pick up, residents are encouraged to make a monetary donation to the Food Bank between September 26 and October 12. Beaumont residents can: Donate online. Click the learn more button under "Looking to Donate" on their website at www.ldfb.ca Mail cheques to: Leduc & District Food Bank P.O. Box 5008 Leduc, Alberta T9E 6L7 Send an e-transfer to [email protected] Participate in the Food Bank's silent auction via Facebook: Leduc & District Food Bank Association Beaumont residents who need assistance can contact our Family and Community Support Services team. They can connect you with resources, whether you need food, financial assistance, mental health support, or other social services, at 780-929-1006 or [email protected]

Even though the month of November is Family Violence Prevention Month, the importance of this initiative is year-round. We want to remind families, friends, and loved ones that resources are always available online at Beaumont.ab.ca/701. #BeaumontAB #StaySafe #GoPurpleAB #WhereToTurn

This afternoon, Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, announced a 30-day mandatory restriction on social gatherings of more than 15 people in the Cities of Edmonton and Calgary. While this restriction does not apply to Beaumont, the province's voluntary health measures are still in place for our community and we ask that people follow them to keep one another safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A few minutes ago, the Alberta government announced that they are implementing new voluntary public health measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Edmonton Zone and protect the health of Albertans living in the area. The Edmonton Zone has recently seen a sharp increase in cases, and taking action now limits the risk of cases growing exponentially. As Beaumont is in the Edmonton Zone, the new measures are applied to us too. Effective immediately, anyone living ...in or visiting Beaumont or the Edmonton Zone should: - Limit your social and family gatherings to no more than 15 people - Wear non-medical masks in all indoor work settings, except when alone in workspaces such as offices or cubicles where you can be safely distanced from others or an appropriate barrier is in place - Limit the number of your cohorts to no more than three (a core/household cohort, a school/work cohort, and one additional sport, social or other cohort). These measures are on top of our existing ones, which include wearing masks in all indoor public places, washing your hands, keeping a 2m distance from others and staying home if you have symptoms. Alberta Health, AHS and local municipalities will continue closely monitoring the spread across the Edmonton Zone to determine if any additional recommendations should be made. While the new measures are voluntary, we need to all continue doing our part to protect ourselves, and our friends, family and neighbours. By working together, we can reduce the spread and lift these voluntary measures as soon as possible.

Fire Prevention Week continues!

Today’s Council budget deliberation meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

Old problem? New solution! Following our pilot 3D crosswalks from last year, we were approached by ATS Traffic to try a new technique. Fast forward to today, and we have a new optical illusion that will more effectively signal cars to stop for pedestrians. Go check it out at 44 Street and 46 Ave! This new crosswalk uses a thermoplastic material instead of paint, which forms a chemical bond with the bitumen in asphalt to become a permanent part of the road. This crosswalk is t...he first of its kind in Canada, and we're excited to host it here in Beaumont! Thank you to ATS Traffic for bringing us this opportunity and for covering all costs and labour!

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart talks about the new provincial health measures and the importance of following them to protect the community. He also discusses why council decided to keep the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre open despite restrictions on capacity. For information on the new provincial measures: https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx For details about services at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=224

Yesterday, Beaumont reached 20 active cases of COVID-19 as Alberta recorded its highest single day increase in cases. In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart asks people to follow the Alberta government’s voluntary health measures and keep one another safe. #beaumontAB #t4x

The new basketball court on the corner of 57 Street and 48 Avenue is officially open. Drop-in for a game of pickup or to practice your free throws!

It's your opportunity to have your say on two important strategies for the City of Beaumont! Beginning today until November 13, you can provide feedback on both our Age-Friendly Strategy and Affordable Housing Strategy. The Age-Friendly Strategy will ensure that Beaumont remains an accessible and desirable place to live at all stages of life, while the Affordable Housing Strategy supports the City’s growth as a complete community, offering a range of housing options for a diversity of residents. Visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/684/Public-Engagement for information on how you can be involved. Also, bookmark this page for future engagement opportunities!

Please note tonight's special Committee of the Whole meeting has been cancelled. The agenda items will be rescheduled. See the updated meeting agenda online at https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/portal/

We're sharing more tips as Fire Prevention Week continues! Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.

Bibliotheque de Beaumont Library hosted an afternoon of music and artistic crafts for families on Saturday for Alberta Culture Days. Alberta’s Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, Leela Sharon Aheer, enjoyed warm Beaumont hospitality and visited with members of Beaumont City Council. Thanks to the library and their volunteers for the great event showcasing our community.

There’s still time to complete our survey on high speed internet and enter to win one of two day in Beaumont prize packs valued at $150! Just follow the link and tell us about your experience with internet service in Beaumont and how you think ultra high speed internet could benefit the community. https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/667/High-Speed-Internet-Project... Disclaimer: The contest hosted by the City of Beaumont is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering you are confirming you are 18+ years of age, you release Facebook of responsibility and agree to the Facebook terms of use. Two winners will be chosen on September 30, 2020 and will be contacted directly by email or phone. Prize can be redeemed any time before October 15, 2020. Contest is open to all residents of Beaumont and the surrounding region.

City Council is holding a regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, these meetings are open to the public. You can watch the meeting live from the comfort and safety of your home on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X If you’d like to attend in person, please note the following measures for your safety and the health of others: To maintain physical distancing, limited seating will be available. Please pre-register by email...ing [email protected] if you plan to attend. This will allow us to move the meeting to a larger venue if needed. You will be asked to complete a health screening checklist. Please arrive early to complete this step. Face coverings are mandatory in Council Chambers, unless you have a medical or other exemption as per the city’s Face Covering Bylaw. Please use the hand sanitizer provided. Please stay home if you are feeling sick. The agenda is available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart discusses the city’s budget planning for 2021 and how you can provide your input. Try your hand at balancing the city’s operating budget and indicate your priorities for Beaumont with an online budget simulation tool: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/679/2021-Budget

Check out today's cooking safety tip from Beaumont Fire Service for Fire Prevention Week!

Setting the city’s budget is a matter of balancing many priorities, needs and viewpoints. To help us prepare the city’s operating budget for 2021, we’re asking for your input. We’ve developed a budget simulation using Balancing Act, an online tool that puts you in council’s chairs to direct spending to your priorities and set revenue levels where you think they should be. Remember, Alberta legislation requires that we balance the budget. Increasing spending in one area means ...you may have to reduce it elsewhere, or raise taxes or fees. Please take your time to complete the budget simulation and leave your thoughts at the end. This is our first time using it, and we’d like to know how we can make it better for you in the future. Try your hand at balancing the budget here: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/679/2021-Budget If you need some extra time, you can save your work, then come back to it later.

It’s been a busy construction season this year! Neighbourhood renewal, J. E. Lapointe road and sidewalk work and the LeBlanc Canal Bridge replacement have all been completed, and several other projects are very close to completion (fingers crossed we don’t get that September snowfall we all dread so much!). Other projects, such as 50 Ave Streetscaping, are longer term and will continue into the fall and next year (budget pending). For more information on all construction projects and their statuses, please visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/334/Current-Projects. Thank you all for your ongoing patience as we continue to maintain and enhance our city!

Tonight's Regular Committee of the Whole and Special Council meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X Committee of the Whole agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx Special Council agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

In just under two weeks the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre will open to the public on Sept 28. Be one of the first to experience the upgraded centre by purchasing your membership today by calling 780-929-7946. See all the membership options at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/274/Memberships Online pre-booking for the pool, fitness centre, field house, gymnasium, and walking track will open next Monday, Sept 21 at https://www.clickit.beaumont.ab.ca/BEAUMONT/public. If you need to set up an online account please call your guest services team at 780-929-7946.

A sure sign fall is fast approaching, FREE public skating starts up again Monday, Sept 28 at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre! Starting Sept 21 you can book your spot on clickit.beaumont.ab.ca.

City Council will meet as Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, September 15, at 5 p.m. Upon the conclusion of that meeting, a Special Council meeting will be convened. Unless otherwise posted, these meetings are open to the public. You can watch the meeting live from the comfort and safety of your home on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X If you’d like to attend in person, please note the following measures for your safety and the health of others:... To maintain physical distancing, limited seating will be available. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] if you plan to attend. This will allow us to move the meeting to a larger venue if needed. You will be asked to complete a health screening checklist. Please arrive early to complete this step. Face coverings are mandatory in Council Chambers, unless you have a medical or other exemption as per the city’s Face Covering Bylaw. Please use the hand sanitizer provided. Please stay home if you are feeling sick. The agendas will be available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/portal/

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart thanks everyone for supporting a safe return to school and reminds drivers to slow down in school and playground zone. The Mayor also invites Beaumont residents to provide their input to an online survey regarding ultra high speed internet. You can learn more about the proposal and take the survey here: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/667/High-Speed-Internet-Project By completing the survey, you can also enter to win one of two day in Beau...mont prize packages valued at approximately $150 each. Disclaimer: The contest hosted by the City of Beaumont is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering you are confirming you are 18+ years of age, you release Facebook of responsibility and agree to the Facebook terms of use. Two winners will be chosen on September 30, 2020 and will be contacted directly by email or phone. Prize can be redeemed any time before October 15, 2020. Contest is open to all residents of Beaumont and the surrounding region.

We are looking for team members to join our Public Skating team at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre. The program runs from September 2020 through March 2021 and applicants must be available evenings and weekends. If you are interested please forward your cover letter and resume to Stacey Bjornsson, Community Programmer by emailing [email protected] by Sept 18.

City Council returns to meeting in Council Chambers tonight at 6 p.m. Unless otherwise posted, these meetings are open to the public. You can watch the meeting live from the comfort and safety of your home on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X If you’d like to attend in person, please note the following measures for your safety and the health of others:... To maintain physical distancing, limited seating will be available. Please pre-register by emailing [email protected] if you plan to attend. This will allow us to move the meeting to a larger venue if needed. You will be asked to complete a health screening checklist. Please arrive early to complete this step. Face coverings are mandatory in Council Chambers, unless you have a medical or other exemption as per the city’s Face Covering Bylaw. Please use the hand sanitizer provided. Please stay home if you are feeling sick. The agenda is available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

UPDATE: The technical issue has been fixed and the app is now showing correct collection dates. Again, we apologize for the confusion and thank you for your patience. __________________________ We're experiencing technical issues with the Smart Savvy Waste mobile phone app. The address search on the app is not displaying the correct collection dates for homes affected by the recent schedule change.... You can find the correct collection date on the map linked from our website at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/150/Solid-Waste-Services We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience this may have caused and we are working to correct the issue as soon as possible.

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart shares some exciting news about recreation and a new offleash dog park for Beaumont.

Registration for Fall 2020 programming is now open. There are three ways to register: Online at https://www.clickit.beaumont.ab.ca/BEAUMONT/public By calling 780.929.1221 In-person at the Beaumont Community Centre until 7:00 p.m.... Take a look at the new activity guide at https://issuu.com/beaumont-alberta/docs/186332_guide_web

Tonight's Special Council meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

We're sorry to be the bearers of summer is over news (but it was probably pretty obvious with the chillier days): our spray park will be closing for the season very soon - beginning September 9. Who's counting down until next summer already??

With students returning to school for the first time since the start of the pandemic, we would like to remind drivers to follow the 30 km/h speed limits around schools and to park responsibly when doing pick-ups and drop-offs. The 30 km/h speed limit, which is in effect daily from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm in school and playground zones, allows drivers to stop quickly, reducing the likelihood of serious injury or fatality. Let’s ensure we’re all extra alert to help keep our children safe this back to school season.

City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 1, at 5 p.m. Council and city administration will conduct the meeting online to observe physical distancing requirements. You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X.... The agenda is available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

Registration for Fall 2020 programming opens this week. Take a look at the new activity guide at https://www.clickit.beaumont.ab.ca/BEAUMONT//ACTIVITYGUIDES Registration open this Wednesday, Sept 2 at 5:30 a.m. There are three ways to register: Online at https://www.clickit.beaumont.ab.ca/BEAUMONT/public... In-person at the Beaumont Community Centre from 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. By calling 780.929.1221 See more

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart asks for our help to support a safe back-to-school by following health measures and encourages kindness and patience. For more information about Beaumont Family and Community Support Services, visit our website at https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Family-Community-Support-Servi

Tonight's Council meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

There are now TWO locations in Beaumont for Asymptomatic testing for COVID-19: Shoppers Drug Mart 780-929-4231-3-3 Pharmasave Beaumont 587- 855-8468... To find other locations in the region visit: https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/news/asymptomatic-testing.php Must be asymptomatic Not travelled outside Alberta in the last 14 days Cannot have had a positive test in Alberta in the last 14 days No close contact with somebody COVID-19 positive

City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. Council and city administration will conduct the meeting online to observe physical distancing requirements. You can watch the meeting live on our YouTube channel at: www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X.... The agenda is available on our website at: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx

In this week’s update, Mayor John Stewart provides some details about the reopening of the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre in September. Visit our website for more information https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Beaumont-Sport-and-Recreation-

Due to the growth of our community, the City of Beaumont has outgrown our current waste schedule. We are moving to a Monday to Friday bi-weekly schedule, from a Tuesday to Friday bi-weekly schedule. Beginning September 7, 2020, waste collection days in some areas of Beaumont will be affected. For more information and to check if your area is affected, visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/150/Solid-Waste-Services (Please note: the Savvy Waste app will be updated with the new dates on Friday, September 4.)

We are just adding the finishing touches to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre and are so excited to let you all know that the Centre will reopen this September! The upgraded and expanded BSRC will open in phases beginning with access for user groups on Sept. 14, then opening to the public on Sept. 28. A phased reopening will help ensure the appropriate COVID-19 prevention measures are in place for the safety of the public and employees. Which addition are you most exci...ted to try out: the NHL sized ice, indoor field house, climbing wall or the expanded workout and fitness area? We are also putting procedures in place following the guidance of Alberta Health Services to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Measures include limiting the capacity of sport areas and rooms, spreading out fitness equipment to support physical distancing, and placing sanitizing stations throughout the building. The pool schedule has been adjusted to include downtime for disinfecting. See the full set of guidelines here: https://www.beaumont.ab.ca/DocumentCe//BSRC-September-2020 To learn more visit https://www.beaumont.ab.ca//Beaumont-Sport-and-Recreation-

Tonight's Committee of the Whole meeting is now live on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/BeaumontAbCaT4X View the agenda: https://beaumontab.civicweb.net/Po/MeetingInformation.aspx