Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the Town Office hours?

The office of the Town of Bruderheim is ready to serve you Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The window hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon and from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The office is closed for lunch from 12:00 noon to 12:30 p.m.

Who is the Mayor in the Town of Bruderheim and how many Councillors do we have?

Mayor: Jack Lambert

Councillors:

Councillor Bilyk
Councillor Boyd *
Councillor Hauch
Councillor Mann
Councillor Paton **
Councillor Ross

Update 2006 10 29:

  * For heaven's sake.  Les' name is still being shown, more than a year after he left, and his replacement's name is not shown, a year after he got elected.  Maybe not even the Town Office staff know where they keep information like that stashed away at their website.

** There is no Paton on the council.

To add insult to injury, the link to the page that is supposed to contain information on town council still contains no such thing.  Instead it still contains the worn-out welcoming message by our mayor.

When do Council Meetings take place?

The Town Council Meetings aretake place on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Council recess commences following the regular meeting of the first Wednesday of July and the fourth Wednesday of August. The meetings are being held in the Council Chambers, and the meetings start at 8:00 p.m.
   The Council Chambers are located in the Town Office at 5017 - 49th Street in Bruderheim.

When do water bills go out, and when and how do they have to be paid?

Water bills go out at the end of every month. Your payment is due on the 15^th of the following month. Late payments will be charged a 5% penalty. There are four different ways to pay make your Uutility-bill payments:

• Pay it them at the Town Office during regular office hours.;
• Mail them before the 15^th of the month.;
• Drop it in them into the Library Drop Off drop-off box (no cash) anytime., and 
• Pay them at Alberta Treasury Branch Financial Services: (please contact the bank for information:
  • pay at the bank
  • pay by phone
  • pay on line

When do taxes go out and when do they to be paid? When do tax notices go out, and when must taxes be paid?

TaxesTax notices are mailed at the end of May, and have to be taxes must be paid by June 30^th. If taxes are paid after June 30^th, there will be an 18% penalty will be added on. January 1^st of the following year, for any outstanding balance there will be an additional 18% penalty for any outstanding balance.

When is the garbage picked up?

Garbage pick-up is every Tuesday. Large item Pick-up times for large items are,: one in the spring and one in the fall. As long as the items you put out can be lifted, they will take them be taken away. Hazardous waste such as (paint, car batteryies, or oil) will not be picked up. Starting January 1^st, 2003 there will be a $20.00 charge if a fridge or freezer still has the freon in it, and there will be a $5.00 charge for onea fridge or freezer without freon .

Do you have a place for grass clippings?

All grass clippings and branches can be dropped off at the compost area located west of West Woodlands. No gGarbage or garbage bags are not to be left at the compost area.

Do you have a recycling place?

The only recycle bin we have is for plastic milk jugs. The bin is located outside the gate by the Town Shop. All jugs must be rinsed, capless and crushed. The City of Fort Saskatchewan has other recycling options available.

Do you have a landfill site, and where is it located?

The landfill is on Highway 45 east of the St. Michael signThe County of Lamont operates a landfill site about a mile west of St. Michael.  To get to the landfill site, drive for two miles east on HW 45 from Bruderheim and then for two miles north on HW 45, until you come to the first sign pointing to St. Michael.  From there drive east for about 8.5 miles east until you reach the landfill site.  The landfill site is on the south-side of the St. Michael Road.  Phone # 1-780-896-3808. The hours of operation are:

How much does a Dog Tag cost?

All dogs must be licensed after the age of six months. In January dog licenses have to be renewed.

Unaltered dogs - $25.00
Altered dogs - $15.00

Do I need a Business License to have a business in my home? How much does it cost?

All businesses, including home businesses, need a yearly business license. A business license will cost $20.00 per year for Town residents. All licenses are to be renewed in January.

What are the hours of operation for the Library?

The library is open from:

• September - June/ Tuesday 5-9 p.m., Wednesday 1-4:30 p.m., Thursday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• July - August/ Monday - Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays open till 9 p.m. The Library can be reached at 796-3032.

Do you have a Bottle Depot?

The bottle depot is located at the Lambert's Hardware store on Queen Street and 48th Ave.

Do you have a Bus Depot?

Yes, the bus depot is also located at Lambert's Hardware store on Queen Street and 48th Ave.

Do you have your own bylaw services?

Yes, tThe Town contracts Bylaw services from the County of Strathcona. The number they can be contacted at is County of Strathcona's Bylaw Services Department can be reached at 449-0170. The Bylaws deals with issues such as:

• Noise
• Dogs
• Parking
• Unsightly premises

What grades are in the school? Where do they go for Junior High? What grades are being taught in the Bruderheim School?  Where do students go to attend junior high school?

The Bruderheim School has Preschool to grade 6 in itprovides for teaching preschool to Grade VI. If you want to send your children to Hhigh Sschool, your options are to send them to high school in Fort Saskatchewan or Lamont.

What do you have for Rrecreation Ffacilities?

The only Rrecreation facilities wWe have are the a covered ice arena and the three ball diamonds.  In addition, there is a summer program for children, a skate-board facility (north of the old curling rink on 49th Street and 51st Avenue) and a youth club.  The youth club has facilities in the old curling rink.  Furthermore, Bruderheim has an active and popular seniors club.  Contact the Bruderheim Town Administration for details on additional recreation programs.  Brochures with details of programs and their schedules can be picked up at the Town Office.

Do you have a campground in Town?

Yes! The campground is located on 52^nd Avenue next to the Ball Diamonds on the west side of town.