2024 Interim Budget Approved. The 2024 Budget Approved April 22nd, 2024.

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BYLAW No. 758 Rate of Taxation 2023 - Passed April 24th, 2023

NEW 2024 BUDGET SUMMARY

The Town of Wembley approved the 2024 Capital and Operating Budget at its regular Council meeting on April 22nd, 2024. The 2024 budget is inclusive of the continued increases to the policing costs, overall increases in operating costs due to higher inflation, continued reduction in provincial grants, and limited federal capital funding for small municipalities.

On going rejuvenation of greenspaces, recreation areas and gradual addition of much needed capital assets such as sidewalks and minor road improvements, updates on outdated bylaws and policies, are amongst the focus of Council during this year’s budget deliberations. Continuation of financial support to the Wembley and District Agricultural Society in a form of monthly loan payment in the total amount of $28,800 annually, contribution to the Wembley and Districts Arts Culture and Historical Society in the amount of $5,000 for operating expenses and $10,000.00 for a capital project, operating expenses support of $5,000 to the Silver and Gold Club, as well as investing in attracting economic development and highly focusing on developing tourism in Wembley were some of the budgetary considerations made this year. Council also recognizes and supports the in-kind assistance provided to various groups as a way of keeping our level of service that our community has enjoyed.

Wembley is uniquely positioned to capitalize on dino or paleo tourism due to its proximity to a world class dinosaur museum and rich dinosaur bonebeds. This year’s budget highly supports development of tourism attractions and expanding economic development.

The residential property rate for 2024 is 12.6337 mills and the non-residential rate is 21.2414 mills. The property rate amount includes municipal, education and Grande Spirit Foundation tax rates. The 2024 tax rate does not mean property taxes will not go up or down for some property owners, as taxes are influenced by changes to the property assessment values. Properties with an assessment decrease may see their tax bill on par with last year, while property owners whose property assessment increased could see a slight increase in property taxes.

Example: Homeowners of a property assessed around $250,000 will pay about $3,158.43. If the property owner is signed up with a tax instalment payment plan it will see an equalized monthly payment of $263.20.

The Municipal tax rate:

Residential – 10.0217mills

Non-Residential – 17.5265mills

School levy tax rates:

Residential – 2.5183mills

Non-Residential – 3.6212mills

Grande Spirit Foundation tax levy: 0.0937mills

Designated Industrial (DI) Property tax rate: 0.07460mills

Highlights of Capital Projects/Purchases for 2024:

Sidewalk Rehabilitation

Skateboard Repair Station

Road Maintenance & Equipment

Media Contact:

Noreen Zhang, CAO Tel. 780-766-2269 Email: noreen@wembley.ca

Kelly Peterson, Mayor Tel. 780-876-5150 / Email: mayorpeterson@wembley.ca

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Fire Ban	A fire ban prohibits wood campfires on public land, campgrounds, and private land including backyard fire pits. Fire permits will be suspended or cancelled, and no new permits will be issued.

Fire Restriction	A fire restriction prohibits the use of wood campfires on public land but does allow wood campfires inside provincial campgrounds and private property. Fire permits may be restricted, suspended, or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

Fire Advisory	A fire advisory is issued if the fire danger rating has increased. Fire permits may be restricted. Safe campfires are allowed in campgrounds and backcountry or random camping areas, but this level is a warning they may be restricted if the situation doesn't improve.

No Restriction	Normal burning rules apply.

Grande Prairie Forest Area Update

Grande Prairie Forest Area Wildfire Update - July 14, 2024

Posted on Sat, Jul 13, 2024

The wildfire danger in the Grande Prairie Forest Area is VERY HIGH to EXTREME.

(GWF041 - Lightning caused wildfire detected by our fire lookout person, is now extinguished)

Wildfire Information

Since January 1, 2024, 42 wildfires have been reported in the Grande Prairie Forest Area burning nearly 181.90 hectares.

2023 carryover wildfires

There is currently one carryover fire from the 2023 wildfire season. GWF-018 2023 is listed as under control. Areas of this wildfire have remaining hotspots and are being monitored by firefighters.

A fire ban is in effect for the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Grande Prairie Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions.

Cities, towns, villages and summer villages, as well as federal lands (such as national parks), are exempt from this ban. These jurisdictions have the authority to issue their own bans and may have complementary bans in place.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans to see if a fire ban or restriction is in place in your area.

Under this fire ban:

All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.

No new fire permits will be issued.

Some allowances can be made for essential agricultural and industrial burning, if approved by a forest officer.

Prohibited:

All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public land, private land, designated campgrounds, and backyard firepits.

Barbeque charcoal briquettes.

Fireworks and exploding targets.

Allowed:

Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances.

Indoor wood fires inside a structure (such as a facility, building, tent or RV) and contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor.

Open flame oil devices (such as deep fryers and tiki torches). All devices must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.

The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.

Smoke

Firesmoke.ca is an online tool that tracks wildfire smoke. Visit this site to view where the smoke is coming from and how long it is expected to linger. If you have health related concerns, please call Health Link at 811.

The last minute checklist is a resource that informs residents of some key steps they can take to prepare for a wildfire emergency. After you’ve prepared your grab-and-go bag, start completing some items on this checklist to increase the resilience of your home in the IMMEDIATE ZONE.

Download the checklist: FireSmart fact sheet: Last Minute checklists

When wildfire danger is low to moderate, updates will be issued weekly. However, when the danger escalates to high or extreme levels, updates will be provided daily if fires are active and/ or out of control.

Expect your next wildfire update on July 15, 2024, unless conditions change.

Kelly Burke | Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 832-7235

kelly.burke@gov.ab.ca

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