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Working for the betterment and future of
Springbrook,
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
 

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:
 
- 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;

- 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;

- 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;

- 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;

- 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:

- 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;
 
- 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;
 
- 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