The appeal provisions of Bill 19 should become a matter of discussion as well.  Specifically, the bill says the following:


Appeal of enforcement order
10(1) A person to whom an enforcement order is directed with
respect to a matter under section 7(2)(a) or (b) may appeal the
enforcement order to an appeal body referred to in or established
under the regulations.
(2) A notice of appeal must be submitted not later than 7 days after
receipt of a copy of the enforcement order, but the appeal body
may, on application made before or after the expiry of that period,
extend that period where the appeal body is of the opinion that
there are sufficient grounds to do so.
(3) Subject to subsection (4), submitting a notice of appeal does
not operate to stay the enforcement order.
(4) The appeal body may, on the application of a party to a
proceeding before the appeal body, stay an enforcement order in
respect of which a notice of appeal has been submitted.
(5) Where an application for a stay relates to the issuing of an
enforcement order and is made by the person to whom the order is
directed, the appeal body may, if it is of the opinion that an
immediate and significant adverse effect may result if certain terms
and conditions of the order are not carried out,
(a) order the Minister to take whatever action or measures the
Minister considers to be necessary to carry out those terms
and conditions and to determine the costs of doing so, and
(b) order the person to whom the order is directed to provide
security in accordance with the regulations in the form
and amount the appeal body considers necessary to cover
the costs referred to in clause (a).


It's interesting that a governing party which promotes an extreme laissez faire approach to 'government' envisions establishing yet another quasi-judicial tribunal.  As well, it is clear from the bill that Mr. Joe Anglin's concerns about cost orders and the chilling effect they will create in terms of challenging enforcement orders are well founded.  Clearly Mr. Hayden and the Progressive Conservative government have a long way to go in addressing the concerns of Albertans. 

Premier Stelmach has suggested that the public should wait until the legislative process runs its' course and has implied that amendments and debate in the legislature will address concerns.  Given the overwhelming majority that the PC's have in the legislature and their track record of invoking closure on debate, it's almost certain that concerned parties will take little comfort in the Premier's statements.

The Big Valley Rusty Spurs 4H Club will be holding a public speaking competition for 4H members on March 1 at 10 a,m, at the Big Valley School.

The Pilot Knob Social Centre will be holding its' Annual General Meeting on February 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Trade Building (by the West Stettler Mall).  Plans for the upcoming year will be discussed.

The Swingin' Sisters Club will be performing at the Stettler Performing Arts Centre at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 10th as part of the Stettler Variety Showcase Association's 2008 season.  $20 tickets for the matinee ONLY are available at Pfeiffer's House of Music or by calling Carol at 742-3724.

The Donalda community will be hosting its' Family Day Winter Olympics on February 18th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The activities will take place by the World's Largest Lamp, located at the east end of Main Street on Railway Ave.  There will be sleighrides, snow and ice activities and contests, skating and a bonfire with refreshements.  All children attending must be accompanied by an adult.  Contact the Donalda Village Office at 403-883-2345 for further information.

The Village of Big Valley will be holding a public meeting at 7 p.m. on February 19th at the Big Valley Drop-in Centre to discuss and share ideas for future development for the village.  Public input is required to develop a long term plan.  Residents of the Village and surrounding communities are encouraged to attend and provide their feedback.

The Gadsby community will be holding a Family Day dance from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Gadsby Hall on Saturday, February 16th.

There will be an Old Time Dance held at the Botha Hall at 7 p.m. on Friday, February 8th.

The official dedication and opening of Veteran's Way will take place on Wednesday, February 6th at 1:30 p.m. at the west end of 50th Avenue in Stettler.  The Town of Stettler is renaming 50th Avenue as "Veteran's Way" to honor those who served in Canada's military in past and present conflicts.

Well.... I don't know precisely.... I'm going to bet the lineup is something like this:

Lucille Starr, Joe Kozak & Metis Jiggs

I think we'll have to put a call in to Vern's Barbershop tomorrow to find out the details.

Please note as well that this event is a fundraiser for the Stettler Health Foundation.

Fox Taekwondo Studios will be hosting Stettler's first taekwondo tournament on February 2nd at the studio on Main St.  Registration is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the tournament starts at 10 a.m.

Fox Taekwondo Studios is located at 4814A 50th St., Stettler.  More information can be obtained by calling 403-749-2865 or 403-588-6478.

The public are welcome to attend.

Alberta Country Music Legends are at the Stettler Community Hall on February 9th.  Tickets are $25 and available at Vern's Barbershop or by phone at 742-7407 or 574-2155.

The Stettler Ag. Society's Sweetheart Gala Dinner & Dance is coming up February 15th at the Stettler Agriplex. 

Tickets are $50 each and include supper, live band, flowers, champagne, and door prizes.

Tickets can be purchased from the Ag. Society office, Turtle Club Truck & Car Wash and Phoenix Fitness.  Call 742-6288 for more information.

The Battle River Playmakers bring their 3 act comedy EVERY FAMILY HAS ONE to the Stettler PAC on Sunday, February 23rd at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets are $10 each and are available from the Stettler FCSS office at 4720 Main St., Stettler.

Join Q14 at the Stettler Ag. Society Pavilion on Sunday, February 3rd from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for their first annual Wedding & Grad Show.  Admission is $2.  Everyone welcome.