Civic Engagement – Page 3 – Christopher Northcott

National Citizens Inquiry Interim-Report

Christopher Northcott on October 2, 2023

The National Citizens Inquiry (NCI) was formed to hear evidence and review Canada’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

On September 14th, the NCI Commissioners released an urgent interim-report given Health Canada’s September 12th authorization for updated Moderna vaccine for Covid-19. This report is posted below.

Please check out the NCI website for more information on the release of the Interim-Report and the progress of this organization. The expert witness testimony of Shawn Buckley and Deanna McLeod that accompanies the report is worth checking out.

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2024 Council Remuneration Adjustment

Christopher Northcott on September 29, 2023

As mentioned in my September “Notes from Council,” please review the following and let me know what you think about a one-time adjustment of 15% to council remuneration in addition to the 10% adjustment that was approved in November of 2022. Council has approved this for inclusion in the 2024 interim-operating budget, so I welcome your thoughts, especially if you can let me know what you think before November when the budget will need to be approved and this matter can be revisited.

The internal review used the same methodologies as the external review. It found that remuneration was still well-behind market comparators (other comparable municipalities).

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CDTSA’s Lobbying Efforts on Bill C-21

Christopher Northcott on September 2, 2023

There is a page on the website of the Calgary and District Target Shooters Association regarding their perspective and response towards forthcoming gun control legislation.

With the opening of the Milo Range, the CDTSA has been keen to support and be part of the local community. This facility is an attraction that draws people to our area and generates economic activity.

Vulcan County History Videos

Christopher Northcott on September 2, 2023

For those interested, a series of local history videos can be found, HERE, that began being produced over a decade ago. It features stories on everything from baseball in Champion, the Coal Mine Road, swimming in Vulcan, the Vulcan flying and curling clubs, to the early power and telephone systems in Champion. Lots to check out.

Berrywater

Christopher Northcott on September 2, 2023

Division 6 is a dynamic division in the middle of Vulcan County, hedged to the north by the Milo highway (542) and the Buffalo Hills, and to the south by the Little Bow River and Travers Reservoir. The division includes community members of Milo, Berrywater, Vulcan, Lake McGregor Country Estates, Champion, and even a few from Lomond. It includes the western shore of Lake McGregor Reservoir, being the western side of what is historically known as Snake Valley. It includes Little Bow Provincial Park and more recent seasonal development adjacent to it. The division also includes the Lake McGregor Provincial Recreation Area, as well as the Calgary and District Target Shooters‘ Milo Range. Other historic landmarks include Reid Hill and the Coal Mine Road. For any that I have missed, please mention them in the comments below.

The following video was done a few years back on the Berrywater Community Association. It provides some insight for those who may not otherwise know much about Berrywater and the historic roots of this community.

Bylaw 2023-019 Tarping Bylaw

Christopher Northcott on August 31, 2023

Feel free to contact me should you wish to discuss.

Comments are enabled. Respectful commentary regarding the proposed bylaw is welcome, be it for or against. Please avoid referring directly to individuals, staff members or otherwise. I am interested in knowing what you think. There will be public consultation by way of a public hearing before it is considered for second and third reading.

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