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Springbrook (Red Deer County)
Alberta, Canada
 
 

Paul Pettypiece

 
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Working for the betterment and future of
Paul for Red Deer CountySpringbrook,
Red Deer County and
the Red Deer Region

 
• Advocating Intelligent Growth
 
• Providing Community Options
 
• Preserving Our Varied Heritage
 
• Celebrating Our Rich Diversity
 
• Protecting Our Environment
 
• Promoting
Alternate Transportation
 

   

Thank you to those who supported me in my recent bid for a seat on Red Deer County Council.

And congratulations to Penny Archibald for winning her seventh term.

Red Deer County is a great place to live, work, play and visit and has a great future.

The challenges of a region that is rapidly evolving requires people with vision, dedication, fiscal responsibility and integrity.

I love the diversity, beauty and opportunity of this County and I look forward for opportunities to help take the County to the next level.

The principles for the future betterment of Red Deer County include balanced development, intelligent growth, protection of our land and water, celebration of our diversity and heritage, sustainability of our rural lifestyle, co-operation with our municipal neighbours and consultation with our residents.

                                                                                                                 Paul Pettypiece
 

Although Red Deer County is primarily a rural municipality and will continue to be so, some growth areas close to Red Deer including Springbrook and Gasoline Alley, are taking on urban characteristics which bring with it urban needs and challenges.
 
Being a long-term active resident in Springbrook, a hamlet in Red Deer County, and in the communities of Red Deer, Innisfail and Sylvan Lake, I keep myself well informed of the many issues in and around the Red Deer Region.

Summary of complaints or requests from constituents visited during campaign:

Most people seemed reasonably content and had no or few issues with the county. There were several suggestions for improvements. Most people with issues of concern had opinions both for and against. Comments received include:
 
Springbrook entrance- Better enforcement of speeding infractions on C & E Trail;

- Better enforcement of speeding infractions on Tamarack Blvd. and Oak Street in Springbrook, especially at times when children are playing, or, as alternative, construction of speed bumps;

- Better enforcement of street vehicles and off-street vehicles travelling on municipal and environmental reserves;

- Construction of sidewalks in Springbrook;

Red Deer Regional Airport- Construction of an alley behind Tamarack Blvd. in Springbrook on the municipal reserve;

- Upgrading of water and sewer infrastructure in Springbrook;

- Limiting growth of Springbrook and maintaining current character;

- Limiting growth of airport in terms of large commercial aircraft;

pedestrian and bicycle trail- Construction of paved pedestrian and bicycle trail between Penhold and Red Deer and within Springbrook;

- Paving of McKenzie Road from C & E Trail to Highway 2A;

- Improvement of gravel roads;

- Slowing down rapid growth of Gasoline Alley;

proposed biodiesel refinery near Innisfail- Developing programs for youth;

- Construction of community centre or drop-in centre in Springbrook;

- Reconsidering biodiesel refinery near Innisfail or at least creating an Area Structure Plan;

- Maintaining treed area south of Springbrook as natural area;

River Glen K-12 county school- Locating regional high school at edge of Springbrook;

- Locating commercial complex (gas station, Tim Hortons or similar, convenience store) at corner of Airport Drive and Highway 2A;

- Improving intersection at Airport Drive and Highway 2A;

- Constructing alternate road access between Springbrook and Red Deer or Highway 2A;

- Improving relationship between airport businesses and Airport Authority;

- Better access to recreational facilities (arena, swimming pool, skateboard park, off-road vehicle facility);

- Beautifying entrance to Springbrook;

- Provision of transit service from Springbrook to Gasoline Alley and Red Deer;

- Better access to recycle depot;


Synopsis of my background, experience and activities:

Paul Pettypiece photo- Resident of Springbrook for 11 years;
 
- Resident of communities within Red Deer County for 34 years;
 
- Board Member of Springbrook Community Association for 6 years including 3 terms as President;
 
- Participant in Springbrook Heritage Urban Design Charette, Gasoline Alley Urban Concept Plan, Open Spaces Master Plan;
 
- Promoter of safe and secure recreational trail links between Penhold and Red Deer and its designation as part of the Trans Canada Trail system;
 
Springbrook-Waskasoo Life netMagazine- Publisher of online netMagazine called 'Springbrook-Waskasoo Life' covering the area between Red Deer and Penhold;

 

- Member of civic affairs and transportaion policy committees for Red Deer Chamber of Commerce;
 
mounted Harvard at Regional Airport- Founding member of Harvard Historical Aviation Society;
 
- Member of advisory committee for Junior Achievement
 

  A Review of Current and Future Issues
   impacting Red Deer County and region
 

   
 




 


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