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TOWN OF
IRRICANA
Contact Us
Hours of Operation
Social Media
Phone:
(403) 935-4672
Fax:
(403) 935-4270
Email:
[email protected]
Mailing: P.O. Box 100
222 - 2nd Street
Irricana, AB, T0M 1B0
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-12:30pm
1:30pm-4:15pm
(Excluding Holidays)
Closed 12:30pm-1:30pm Daily
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Check out our website
www.irricana.com or our
Facebook Page for updates &
other helpful information!
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GATEWAY GAZETTE
Community Survey Update
THANK YOU to everyone who completed our Irricana
Community Engagement Survey 2023! We're gathering
the data and will provide an overview of the results in
our April newsletter. By providing your feedback we can
better understand the needs of our community and
prioritize Town services.
Additional surveys will be coming out throughout the
year
more
specific
to
areas
that
require
more
information and feedback.
Inspect the gutters and clean
out
winter
debris
to
avoid
water damage
Freshen
up
your
front
and
garage doors by adding a pop of
colour with a new coat of paint
Power wash brick, siding, patio
and driveway to clear away that
winter grime
Freshen up your gardens by
pulling weeds, pruning, turning
the soil, and adding fresh mulch
Consider raking, aerating and
fertilizing
your
grass
to
encourage a thick healthy lawn
Declutter your garage to make
room
for
all
your
summer
equipment
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
HOME EXTERIOR
SPRING CLEANING
CHECKLIST
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Learn more about property assessments on our website's Services & Businesses page at www.irricana.com
If you own a property in Irricana you'll have received your 2023
Property Assessment.
February 23, 2023: All notices mailed out.
May 2, 2023: Final date to contact Wild Rose
Assessment
Services
Inc.
to
discuss
your
Assessment and the last date to file a Complaint
with the Clerk of the Assessment Review Board.
Road construction and maintenance
Parks and leisure facilities
Police and fire protection
Education
Key Dates:
1.
2.
What is property assessment?
Property assessment is the process of assigning a
dollar value to a property for taxation purposes. In
Alberta property is taxed based on the ad valorem
principle. Ad valorem means "according to value." This
means that the amount of tax paid is based on the
value of the property.
Property taxes are a primary source of revenue for
municipalities. Property taxes are used to finance local
programs and services, such as:
Relationship between property assessment value and property taxes:
Often the terms "assessment" and "taxation" are considered to be interchangeable. However,
assessment and taxation are very different. Although one impacts the other, each is a distinct
and independent process. "Assessment" is the process of estimating a dollar value on a property
for taxation purposes. This value is used to calculate the amount of taxes that will be charged to
the owner of the property. "Taxation" is the process of applying a tax rate to a property's
assessed value to determine the taxes payable by the owner of that property.
Questions about your assessment?
Your first step is to speak with the Municipal Assessor at Wild Rose Assessment Services Inc. Contact them at (403)
343-3357. Full instructions on the appeal process can be found on the back of your 2023 assessment and on the
Town`s website on the Community Services & Businesses page under Property Assessment Information, Filing a
Property Assessment Complaint.
If you recently purchased property in Irricana, or if you did not receive your Property Assessment Notice, please
contact the Town Office at (403) 935-4672 or email [email protected]
Source: www.alberta.ca/municipal-property-assessment-publications.aspx
Property Assessment
6.8%
$147 million
increase from 2022
total assessment
value increase for our
community!
+$9.38 million
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The Acme Royal Canadian Legion is hosting a 50/50 Cash Raffle to assist with fundraising to
keep their location open - WIN UP TO $9,995!*
Tickets are $5 each - Get yours at the Irricana Town Office (Cash Only)
Draw Date: March 31, 2023 at 7pm
*Payout based on ticket sales - 3999 tickets printed. AGLC #66097.
To support the Acme Legion, you can visit their GoFundMe page, and keep up to date with their
fundraising efforts via their Facebook page "Acme Legion Fundraising, Save Our Legion."
Garbage & Recycling Schedule
Planning on Building this Year?
Register for E-Billing!
Town Utilities due March 31
BLUE = RECYCLING GREY = GARBAGE
Access
a
digital
download
of
the
2023
Garbage
&
Recycling
Calendar
on
our
website's
Community
Information page
at
www.irricana.com or pick up a printed copy at
the Town Office.
Did you know?
Extra garbage bag tags are available at the
Town Office for $5 each (up to 30 lbs).
$40-$80 for minor improvements (ie. deck or shed)
$80-$120 for moderate improvements (ie. garage or
basement development)
$120-$160 for major improvements (ie. a new home)
Check
out
our
Planning
&
Development
Resources on our website to get started!
Development is managed through the Land
Use Bylaw (11:2010).
Fees range from:
Residents can book a free 30-minute consultation by
contacting the Town Office. Whether you're building a
deck, detached garage, or developing your basement,
permits are required to ensure the work is up to code
and completed safely. Superior Safety Codes Inc.
handles all building permits in Irricana, contact them at
(403) 717-2344.
Did you know that you can pay your utilities
through your online banking? Add "Irricana"
as a payee,
select "Utilities," and reference
your Account Number found on your bill.
Save $5 on your Town Utilities by switching
to paperless billing! Request the form by
emailing [email protected] or stopping by
the Town Office.
March Resources
Find more helpful resources on our website at www.irricana.com
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View the Community Events Calendar on our website for more information: www.irricana.com
March Community Calendar
IRRICANA PLAYSCHOOL
Now accepting registrations for the
2023-2024 school year! Classes run
Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-12:00pm
Must be age 5 by December 31, 2023
Email for registration forms.
Phone: (403) 935-4727
Email: [email protected]
Location: 300 - 1 St. Irricana
IRRICANA & RURAL
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
Open Tuesdays to Saturdays. Check out
the video library for Virtual Storytime on
their website and Facebook page!
Phone: (403) 935-4818
Email: [email protected]
Location: 226 2nd St, Irricana
Website: www.irricanalibrary.ca
IRRICANA POST OFFICE
Phone: (403) 771-3193
Location: 309 1 Ave
Monday: 8a.m.-7p.m.
Tuesday: 8a.m.-7p.m.
Wednesday: 8a.m.-7p.m.
Thursday: 8a.m.-7p.m.
Friday: 8a.m.-4p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
SOUL SWEAT
Wedding & Portrait Photography
Chelsea Page
Phone: (403) 540-6376
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lovestruckportraits.com
Holistic Nutrition & Fitness
Cheyenne Atkinson
Phone: (587) 436-7693
Email: [email protected]
Social Media: @Soul.Sweat.Cheyenne
LOVESTRUCK PORTRAITS
KEYSTONE DESIGNS
Graphic Design, Website Design &
Business Marketing Solutions
Phone: (403) 680-6510
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.keystonedesigns.ca
Want your business, event, or community initiative featured in the next newsletter? Email us at [email protected]
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Local Business Resources
M-POWERED LIVING
Marie O'Donnell
Phone: (403) 397-0465
Email: marie@m-poweredliving,com
Social Media: @mpoweredlivingwithmarie
Website: www.m-poweredliving.com
VISION + MISSION:
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH KNOWLEDGE,
A PARTNER + A PLAN.
M-POWERED LIVING EXISTS TO SEE YOU
INDEPENDENT, SECURE + CONFIDENT, CULTIVATING
HEALTH, WEALTH + YOUR IDEAL LIFE.
Mortgage brokering/financing for
purchase, refinance and equity take out
Property planning consulting services
Alternative Investing
Financial Independence and
Wealth Mentorship
Health empowerment and mentorship
In-Person Group and Private: Yoga
Movement and Meditation
Integrative Nutrition Mentorship
coming late 2023
Services Offered:
VICTORIA MIKAL FITNESS
In-person group fitness classes &
1:1 training located out of the
Irricana Rec Centre
Online group fitness & 1:1 training
Online 8 week group challenges.
Hybrid programs of in-person &
online training
Nutrition coaching
Victoria Mikal - Personal Trainer, Group
Fitness Instructor & Nutrition Coach
Phone: (403) 848-1654
Email: [email protected]
Social Media: @victoriamikalfitness
THREE BUSINESSES IN ONE BUILDING!
213 2ND ST IRRICANA (RED BUILDING ON MAIN)
Offering Traditional Chinese Medicine &
Acupuncture
Hailey is available Tuesdays & Fridays. Book
your appointment through her website:
www.willowbranchwellness.com
Three Registered Massage Therapists.
Open Tuesdays to Sundays.
Find out more about us or book an
appointment on our website at:
www.simplynoknots.ca
Offering family haircare. Open Tue-Fri.
We are looking for another hairdresser or
or Barber to join our team! Inquire today!
Book your appointment by calling or
texting: (403) 604-9906
HairWorx
Simply No Knots Massage
Willow Branch Wellness
FCSS Programs
More Info
Register:
www.bgcairdrie.com/breaking-barriers
Participants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 inclusive at the start of the program
Participants must be legally entitled to work in Alberta
Participants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or have been granted refugee status in Canada
Participants must be facing a self-declared barrier to employment
Participants must be ready and willing to begin full-time (37.5 hours/week) work at the end of the Employment
Skills Training portion of the program
Breaking Barriers (Paid Employment Skills Training and Work Experience Program)
Ages 15-30
Funded by Service Canada and the Youth Employment Skills Strategy, Breaking Barriers is an 18-week skill-building
and employment readiness program designed to support youth aged 15-30 as they seek full-time employment or
return to school. This program is specifically designed to support youth who are facing barriers to employment.
Are you eligible to apply for Breaking Barriers?
Breaking Barriers starts on April 17, 2023;
Closer to Home Community Services
K.I.K Senior Citizens Association
The Boys and Girls Club
Kathryn Community School
The Irricana Municipal Library
North Rocky View Community Links
The Airdrie Disability Resource and Awareness Centre
FCSS
Irricana
is
proud
to
support
the
following
organizations this year to provide preventative and
community-based programming in Irricana!
Calling all Children and Youth Sports and Recreation
Associations/Organizations! Are you involved in children
and
youth-organized
sports
in
#Irricana
or
the
surrounding area? We would love to help promote your
organizations and highlight the great local opportunities
for kids to be more active in their community.
Contact
Brook
at
[email protected]
for
more
information on advertising local Children and Youth
Sports and Recreation Programs.
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&
C O M M U N I T Y
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Find more great programs on our website at www.irricana.com
Thank-you to our 2022 FCSS
Irricana Community Partners!
Can you be a Youth Sports
Ambassador?
Boys & Girls Club Programs
FCSS Programs
Register Online
Register:
www.mycommunitylinks.ca/programs/
family-violence-womens-support-
group/
FamilyViolenceWomen'sSupportGroup(Airdrie)
Ages: 18+
March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20 & May 4 & 18, 2023
Have
you
experienced
abuse
(emotional,
sexual,
financial, psychological, physical, and/or spiritual) in an
intimate partner relationship? This group provides a safe
and supportive place for women to connect with others
who
have
similar
shared
experiences,
to
provide
education and awareness on the effects of family
violence,
to
share
information
about
community
resources, and explore emotional health and wellness.
Registration Deadline: on-going with registration 1 week
before the group. This also includes registration for childcare.
More Info
Register:
Email: [email protected]
Find more great programs from Community Links visit www.mycommunitylinks.ca
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Community Links Programs
Walk n' Talk Youth Mentoring Program (Airdrie, Crossfield, Irricana & Beiseker Area)
Ages 8-15
Closer to Home is now offering child and youth mentoring free of charge for ages 8 to 15. These in-person sessions
are personalized for each individual, whether it's about school, the future, relationships or just what's on your mind.
We can talk about what matters to you at your own pace and offer some tips for your mental health along the way.
Closer to Home Programs
We're forming a Volunteer Committee for
Community Events & FCSS Events!
We are so excited to have more events in Irricana, but we
need fabulous volunteers to make these events happen.
We're looking for committed volunteers who can be a
positive influence in our community! If you would like to
be involved in events such as the Easter Egg Scavenger
Hunt, Canada Day, Community Clean-up, Block Parties
and Children & Youth Events, we would love to connect
with you!
Email [email protected] or fill out our online
form: www.townofirricana.ca/volunteerism
Volunteers Needed!
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Want to volunteer? We need great people like you! Email [email protected]