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2012 will be
an exciting year for the County of Paintearth No. 18.
The energy sector continues to grow and be an
important component in the Paintearth Region.
Capital Power has commenced the construction of an 83 unit wind farm
along Highway 12 between Halkirk and Castor.
This project will bring upwards of 200 workers into the area for the
next 2 years. After this project is
completed, maintenance staff of 12 will be retained for Phase 1. The oil and gas sector has begun to rebound
with the promise of new exploration in the Bulwark Area. The Battle River Coal Generation Plant
continues to be a vital part of the Paintearth Region.
County
Council experimented with a new soil stabilizer called MG 30. This product was applied to the Green House
Road RR123 and TWP 374 adjacent to the County Administration Building on a
trial basis. This product has shown
great promise as it resembles an application of oil.
The
agricultural sector had a promising year with increased prices in the cattle
and grain markets with good yields and high grades. Hopefully in 2012, there will be abundant
moisture, and prices will hold.
The County
will be celebrating 50 years as a County in 2012. The County will be holding a celebration in
early summer. Please watch the website
and the bulletin for confirmed dates and details.
On behalf of
County Council and staff, I would like to wish everyone a prosperous 2012.
Sincerely,
Reeve George Glazier
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