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Well done.

So the government (the ones who did the atrocities) get the day off with pay and everyone else is going to still be working… anyone else see the hypocrisy.

Jeff Koss but there would also be whining if they decided not to take the day off

Jeff Koss kinda has a point though. Not sure how giving town employees the day off gets any truth or reconciliation. Take the thousands of dollars you’re going to pay them and put it towards a local mental health initiative that encourages indigenous people to attend.

This is VERY exciting!!!!

That is so awesome!

I hope “very soon” is like, this year I’ve two VERY excited kiddos lol we just moved back to this neighborhood lol

Tracy Hutchinson

Alex Hepburn play date soon!!!!

Nothing like a new playground! Yay

Neila Mltzn yes! Looking forward to it!

I’m so excited for this!

What is happening with the old playground equipment? I'd love to take some home to my acreage if possible?

I was wondering what they do with the old equipment as well!

Sure hope the park behind the mill gets a new playground! My kids played on it and they’re in their 30’s

Andrew Suelzle ditto

Would also like to know what’s happening to the old equipment and if it can be bought from the town

Mel Forte Garand i believe every park that needs an update will be getting an update.

Where is watino park?

Jillian Habetler I hope so, I take my grandchildren to other parks as this one is old and pretty boring

Mel Forte Garand awe ! Im also not sure if that is the towns or now willey west !

Jillian Habetler it would be the towns because it’s in Ivan Park

For anyone asking, we aren't able to give away or sell any of the equipment as it no longer meets CSA guidelines

Town of Drayton Valley i will sign a form stating i know its not approved and except all risk and liability and nothin held accountable to anyone other than myself. I can also load and haul it all on my own. Im sure many other people would be willing to sign a similar form. Please consider this option..

could it be taken away for scrap metal?

Fiona Simon Stevens looks to be the one in the trees over by the new pool

Trisha Mockerman oh I didn't realize it had a name

Fiona Simon Stevens me neither 🤷‍♀️

Any plans to replace the park at Ivan To?

Talk about confusing & discriminatory! Disappointing to see this program in place in any DV facility. Sure hope the vote is against the program for the pool & omniplex, as all community members should have equal opportunity to use these facilities.

All of these posts about “freedom being taken away” and all that other nonsense, have been copied and pasted off of other people’s posts where you anti vaxers do all of your research…social media! Do any of you even know what lack of freedom or communism is? We live in a free country, we have more “freedoms” in Alberta than any other province in Canada! The entire country, except Alberta, is mandating vaccine passports, yet here we still give you the option to buy in. Go live in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, then come and have a discussion about your “lack of freedoms in Canada”. It’s not called lack of freedom what we have here, it’s called entitlement! To all of you keyboard anti vax warriors, do any of you even know how to critically appraise something? Perhaps a PEER reviewed medical journal article (no, not a meme about vaccines making you glow in the dark and tracking your whereabouts).. We find ourselves in this crisis because of people like you who would sooner believe that you can rub a cat against the side of your head to cure your headache, than take an aspirin. When you get Covid, please stay away from the hospital, do not call your physician for advice, do not complain that you are struggling to breath, because those beds are better suited to treating people who actually give a damn about themselves and their society. Our fantastic health care staff are overworked beyond anyone’s comprehension, and it’s a slap in their faces to continue to downplay this pandemic any longer

I thought we were also seeking a decision on a blanket statement for the municipality? This specifically covers only town managed facilities

Well when do I get a break on my taxes??

Brad Kelly just town facilities from what I gathered when I watched yesterday 🤷🏻‍♀️ but I didn’t watch to the end

Brad Kelly we are only implementing these at Town facilities. It is up to each individual business to operate as they choose

All of these posts about “freedom being taken away” and all that other nonsense, have been copied and pasted off of other people’s posts where you anti vaxers do all of your research…social media! Do any of you even know what lack of freedom or communism is? We live in a free country, we have more “freedoms” in Alberta than any other province in Canada! The entire country, except Alberta, is mandating vaccine passports, yet here we still give you the option to buy in. Go live in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, then come and have a discussion about your “lack of freedoms in Canada”. It’s not called lack of freedom what we have here, it’s called entitlement! To all of you keyboard anti vax warriors, do any of you even know how to critically appraise something? Perhaps a PEER reviewed medical journal article (no, not a meme about vaccines making you glow in the dark and tracking your whereabouts).. We find ourselves in this crisis because of people like you who would sooner believe that you can rub a cat against the side of your head to cure your headache, than take an aspirin. When you get Covid, please stay away from the hospital, do not call your physician for advice, do not complain that you are struggling to breath, because those beds are better suited to treating people who actually give a damn about themselves and their society. Our fantastic health care staff are overworked beyond anyone’s comprehension, and it’s a slap in their faces to continue to downplay this pandemic any longer

so essentially the Mackenzie center is having to potentially shut down huge vendor events and taking away from the "stay local shop local" mentality 😉 nice.....

There is no shutdown if you would just get vaxxed.

All of these posts about “freedom being taken away” and all that other nonsense, have been copied and pasted off of other people’s posts where you anti vaxers do all of your research…social media! Do any of you even know what lack of freedom or communism is? We live in a free country, we have more “freedoms” in Alberta than any other province in Canada! The entire country, except Alberta, is mandating vaccine passports, yet here we still give you the option to buy in. Go live in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, then come and have a discussion about your “lack of freedoms in Canada”. It’s not called lack of freedom what we have here, it’s called entitlement! To all of you keyboard anti vax warriors, do any of you even know how to critically appraise something? Perhaps a PEER reviewed medical journal article (no, not a meme about vaccines making you glow in the dark and tracking your whereabouts).. We find ourselves in this crisis because of people like you who would sooner believe that you can rub a cat against the side of your head to cure your headache, than take an aspirin. When you get Covid, please stay away from the hospital, do not call your physician for advice, do not complain that you are struggling to breath, because those beds are better suited to treating people who actually give a damn about themselves and their society. Our fantastic health care staff are overworked beyond anyone’s comprehension, and it’s a slap in their faces to continue to downplay this pandemic any longer

Please take the time to send an email or call the council member you connect with. Your opinion matters and will be taken into consideration. Particularly if they are flooded with many town residents concerns. Pass it on.

All of these posts about “freedom being taken away” and all that other nonsense, have been copied and pasted off of other people’s posts where you anti vaxers do all of your research…social media! Do any of you even know what lack of freedom or communism is? We live in a free country, we have more “freedoms” in Alberta than any other province in Canada! The entire country, except Alberta, is mandating vaccine passports, yet here we still give you the option to buy in. Go live in Afghanistan, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, then come and have a discussion about your “lack of freedoms in Canada”. It’s not called lack of freedom what we have here, it’s called entitlement! To all of you keyboard anti vax warriors, do any of you even know how to critically appraise something? Perhaps a PEER reviewed medical journal article (no, not a meme about vaccines making you glow in the dark and tracking your whereabouts).. We find ourselves in this crisis because of people like you who would sooner believe that you can rub a cat against the side of your head to cure your headache, than take an aspirin. When you get Covid, please stay away from the hospital, do not call your physician for advice, do not complain that you are struggling to breath, because those beds are better suited to treating people who actually give a damn about themselves and their society. Our fantastic health care staff are overworked beyond anyone’s comprehension, and it’s a slap in their faces to continue to downplay this pandemic any longer

I would like the portion of my taxes back that paid for/is paying for the pool and the CETC. Forcing people to pay for things and services they are not allowed to receive is theft.

On a positive note, I really do appreciate that they are keeping our youth out of this!

Nicole Smith you can have opportunity to use these facilities if your vaxxed so it will be safe as possible for anyone who is in there.

James Parsons wish I could like this comment about 300 more times.

James Parsons so all the doctors and scientists, immunologists, etc etc who are blowing the whistle on the dangers and side effects of the shots are not to be considered? How about the people who have had a history of adverse events to vaxcines? (spelled wrong on purpose). How about the statistics coming out that are showing the ICU beds are full of adverse events over covid patients? Have you talked to the injured? Heard from them? There are so many health care staff stepping away from their careers because they see the corruption and the coersion and they themselves don't feel safe taking it. Not to mention, you can still contract and spread the virus with or without a shot. Studies are showing that natural immunity is WAY stronger and longer lasting. 10 fold! There are tons of treatment options to boost the immune system and help us all fight this. Those who choose the shot over other methods is their choice. In no way, should that segregate those who choose other options. And denying health care to those who choose alternative treatments to the shots is absolutely ludacris! Enough with the division, segregation, hatred among us. We can do better. We are better!

Yanik Shea. You basically proved my point about “copying and pasting” your so called evidence, and ignoring the real research. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Where (not a Facebook meme or non reputable source) did you get that wildly incorrect “evidence” about natural immunity being “ten times stronger” and the ICU’s being “full of adverse events as opposed to unvaccinated patients”??? This is incorrect, and there is NO evidence of this! No, not the nonsense that you anti vaxers and Covid deniers look up online and social media…no evidence of it in PEER reviewed articles and studies. Is it a coincidence that one by one this towns anti vaxers are all getting Covid, one by one? I’ll say it again…this far along in the pandemic, if you choose to not be vaccinated, and result in a cancer patient or sick child being denied surgery (yes there is actual EVIDENCE of this happening right now), you do not deserve to then run to the hospital to be treated for the very thing you have denied all along!

Is this for the elite vaccinated or can us second class unvaccinated citizens attend?

Comments like this is why the division is heading in a negative direction. What a shame - it’s an outdoor public event where social distancing can take place 😊 Community togetherness 😊

Stephan Fertig good one! My thoughts exactly!

Denise N Len Legeas I find your comment of “community togetherness” to be oddly ironic considering the circumstances…. Should our new town motto be “pulling apart” ??

Stephan Fertig and there it starts.

And there it starts

Denise N Len Legeas but not more than 200 residents

This was a wonderful night ! Thanks for the great evening

Thank you to the town of Drayton Valley for all your hard work and efforts to bring us the “Lanterns on the Pond” again - and thank you to Tim Hortons for the hot chocolate and cookies 😊

Denise N Len Legeas it was great night!! Thoroughly enjoyed the evening!!

Thank you for a wonderful event

I wondered why you wouldn't do this on a Friday night so more families could attend and you could have it later so people could see them lit up better

This might be a foolish question but is this open to the public?

The meeting is open to the public, however we encourage people to join virtually if possible. The link is in the post above to join

Gordon Gallant see you there?

What's to debate its a provincial health mandate?

I respectfully remind you that asking for ones personal health records is still illegal , I for one will not ever support this infringement on my personal matters

I don’t support the REP.

Clint Sandercock hopefully.

My husband & I do not support the implementation of this program. Please do not put our town under such duress. I have noted that Blackfalds has opted out and respect that greatly.

“Pulling Together” does not include exclusion or discrimination. My family will not support division of the community with the REP.

Vote no on passports it’s still against human rights act which is still illegal you even recognize human rights in the rules for commenting on this page!!

Please do not implement any form of vaccine passport. That is discrimination and segregation and is legally and morally reprehensible.

Derek M Vallee it’s a mandate not a law. That’s why we are all fighting for our freedom.

We kindly ask you not to discriminate against any person in our town by implementing this mandate

Can’t download the app to view. Sadly

What was the outcome ? I was unable to join web meeting

Pulling together doesn’t mean segregation!

Elaine Johnston they dealt with a few - cetc - 1/3 capacity no exemptions. MacKenzie Center/fitness center - exemption program Omniplex & pool TABLED to Sept 29 meeting. I didn’t hear or catch the curling rink decision.

Stella Keller thank you

It’s illegal!!! Probably the best reason to debate.

Elaine Johnston apparently the curling club has been tabled too.

Make your feelings known to every councillor. I would hate to see a new council have to go in and reverse decisions!!!

Stella does this mean the gym operates at 1/3 capacity but everyone is welcome?

Rey Lynn they are all named in the phot in the post....

the pathway forward is vaccination. freedom of choice comes with responsibility and consequence.

For anyone looking, all members of Council can be found on our website: www.draytonvalley.ca/town-council/

Will you be posting an update on your meeting tomorrow regarding implementation of the vax passport for town facilities? For 1, I wish the town was being more open about it, and 2, I am absolutely against the illegal program to segregate the town and deny service to citizens who refuses to disclose their legally protected medical information.

Krista Wheale They posted a link to watch the meeting tomorrow. I’ll be watching.

Once Council has made their decision, we will be communicating that out to the public

Town of Drayton Valley can you post a link to the meeting please? I am very interested I seeing how members vote. It is currently still illegal to ask for private medical information, irregardless of what the government says. Unless they change the law, you are are still culpable. Who will be responsible if lawsuits are brought against the town? Or civil rights complaints are filed? Will you also be offsetting residents taxes if they are illegally barred from entering or using facilities their taxes fund?

Hi Krista, the link to join the meeting virtually is linked in the post

If the MacKenzie center is taking part in "REP" how does one go about voting then?? If you don't have your vaccine are you then being denied your right to vote because you can't enter the building in where the vote is being held?

Tammy Lyle-Erickson tell grandma

Love this as an option!

Beautiful 😍

Excellent!!!

Why the difference in pricing.

Need more of these.

I don’t get the pricing either. Why is there a price difference? It’s all the same concept.

Why is the pricing different ?

I'm assuming it's because the town paid for it and is giving town residents a break while charging everyone else full price

Amy Kynoch-Newberry probably came from the guy that wants to charge county residents more to use town facilities 🤦🏻‍♀️😡

Claudia Seely 🤬🤬🤬

Guido Unger I would like to see the math on that. As tax payers we paid for it. I’m town or not. Maybe then the county needs this in the cemeteries in the county

Long overdue

Omg as if there isn’t enough division in our society already! 😡 frickin ridiculous to have 2 different prices!

Excellent idea

Happy to see this come to fruition, looks really good. 👍

Wonderful to see this. 🙏 My fear is that it will be vandalized.

I lived over 40 years in Drayton but because I don’t live there any more I pay the higher price

Jackie Makarowski right makes zero sense

That’s just not fair.

Jackie Makarowski thinking the same thing and that is after living there for over 50 years

So my husband was born in the town of Drayton Valley. Raised in the County. We have donated to the town many times for different reasons. And if we wanted to be buried within the limits of town we would pay more money ? Ridiculous !!!

Progressive tax systems and fee differences have been around since Lincoln was president its not a difficult concept to understand.