Next Council Meetings: January 17, 2021
All Council Meetings are at the Village Office at 6pm. unless otherwise posted
COUNCIL MEETINGS: All Council Meetings are at the Village Office at 6pm. unless otherwise posted. As the Council Chambers remain closed to the public, there is an option to join the Council Meetings by calling the following teleconference number:
1-403-917-1573. This is for listening purposes only – no questions will be answered unless you are on the agenda. Please do not put the line on hold and keep your mute button on.
2022 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: The Village of Carbon is now accepting resumes for a Public Works Permanent Position, Summer Lifeguards (May – August), Public Works Labourer Summer Students (1 position: May 2 – Aug 26, 2 positions: July 2 – Aug 26), Campground Attendant (May – August average of 10-15 hours per week, mostly weekends). Go to the Village of Carbon Website at www.villageofcarbon.com under Opportunities, Jobs, Bids & Tenders for detailed information about each position.
UTILITY INCREASE: The Village of Carbon’s bi-monthly Utility Bill includes water, sewer, and garbage collection. Increase is effective January 2022 and will be applied to the January-February Utility Billing Cycle as per the Master Rates Bylaw 2021-859. The Basic Bi-Monthly Charge: Residential - $214.90, Commercial - $225.02. Additional Water Consumption: 1 Cubic Meter - $4.86, 1000 Gallons - $22.10.
SNOW ANGELS: Thank you, Snow Angels, for assisting your neighbours and community members. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and they are much appreciated! If you are interested in volunteering your services for those in need, please contact the Village Office and your name will be added to the list.
2022 BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS: Available for $10.00 and are due no later than January 31, 2022. All businesses are advertised in the monthly newsletter, Facebook, and the Village Website.
2022 ANIMALTAGS: Until January 31, 2022: Altered Dog or Cat is $20, Unaltered is $30. After January 31, 2022: Altered Dog or Cat is $35, Unaltered $45. Licensing your animals is not just the Animal Bylaw, but also a way to protect your adored pets. If your pet happens to go missing, the tag it is wearing can be tracked back to the Village Office where your name and phone number is on file. If you choose not to purchase an animal tag and your pet is found at large, you will be fined as per the Master Fees Bylaw 2021-859.
CARBON EAST & MAIN CAMPGROUND 1ST DAY OF BOOKING: February 1, 2022 at 8:00am. Bookings are through Camp Reservations Canada, www.campreservations.ca, select Carbon East or Main Campground, Book Now – Happy Camping! Campground Event Booking for weddings, reunions, etc. available in January.
CURLING IN CARBON: Farmer’s Bonspiel: February 2 – 5, 2022. Contact Kelly Steen (403) 321-0277 or Dustin Furst (403) 334-6038 to enter your team. Ladies Bonspiel: February 11 – 13, 2022. Contact Trish Hyshka at (403) 820-0361.
CARBON VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH: Services will be CANCELLED for the month of January 2022.
VOICES OF THE LEGENDS: Cash, Elvis, Buddy, Neil, CCR, and Garth Brooks tribute! January 21, 2022, Carbon Community Hall, $30 per person, Showtime at 7:00pm, Cocktails at 6:30pm, lunch after show. For tickets, contact Hotel at (403) 572-3436 or Kim at (403) 334-3124.
DINNER COMEDY & DANCE FUNDRAISER: February 12, 2022 at the Carbon Community Centre, tickets $50 each, call Holly at (403) 820-5799 to secure your tickets.
THANK YOU KNEEHILL COUNTY! The Village of Carbon would like to say “THANK YOU” to Kneehill County for the 2021 Operational Funding provided by Kneehill County to Recreation in the amount of $37,500 and to the Carbon Fire Department in the amount of $42,789.00. We greatly appreciate all the funding Kneehill County contributes to the Village of Carbon.
