Ernie Reimer Mayor of Redcliff
James Smith, president of the Prairie Gleaners Society, holds up dehydrated product ready to ship overseas
A positive outlook for the coming year
Smith says it is truly staggering the amount of food which goes to waste in Canada, and other countries, on a regular basis; all for a few blemishes and a lack of ability to preserve this nutritious and healthy food.
“Food waste occurs everywhere in the world. It so huge. And why other places are not dehydrating.... Here in North America they try to unload stuff on the food banks fresh and distribute fresh as quickly as possible. To me, I think this, (gestures around the Prairie Gleaners processing centre), is a solution: Dehydrating food can be done anywhere without electricity, and it could really help alleviate hunger around the world.”
Smith says the agricultural entities his organization works with do get this fact, and that’s why they have always been so supportive of the Prairie Gleaners work. They would like to see the Gleaners’ mission expanded to take on even more product. However, Smith says the work they do is limited, thanks to only having a small core of volunteers.
That would need to change to take on a greater amount of work.
“The relationship with the local agriculture community has been tremendous. They would much rather see this food put to good use rather than have to dump it... They are very happy to give it to us. I think this is a feel good situation for everybody, but we are somewhat limited by the number of volunteers we can get out on regular day. We operate year-round and try to do the best we can.”
For more information on how you can support the Prairie Gleaners Society visit their website at
www.prairiegleaners.com.❚
but it is my hope and belief, that by the grace of God, we have seen the worst of the economic downturn.
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The Town of Redcliff has a number of positives to look forward to during the next 12 months and beyond. Town council is enthused about the steps it is taking in 2017 to alleviate, like many other municipalities, the town’s infrastructure deficit. For example, a significant sanitary sewer attenuation project in the town’s northwest area is a stepping stone for further sanitary sewer system upgrades that the town will be undertaking in the coming years.
In concert with the completion of these major projects, Redcliff can then aggressively pursue building projects and development projects, specifically in the east side area of Redcliff, on the south side of Broadway and East of Mitchell Street. As there have been several major industrial companies close their doors, we remain hopeful that these empty warehouses will soon be purchased and utilized for job creation opportunities.
The Town of Redcliff, in conjunction with Palliser Economic Partnership (PEP) and the Economic Development Alliance (EDA), continue to pursue economic opportunities for the Southeast Area Corridor. As I am on the board for the extension of hours of operation and upgrade of Highway 41 to Havre, Mont., the committee has had some positive results in the past year and looks forward to seeing the building of a new Canadian border crossing facility in the near future.
hese past few years have been very difficult and stressful, not only in our region, but throughout the entire world,
The Town of Redcliff is currently involved in some preliminary discussions with the City of Medicine Hat and Cypress County regarding collaboration of solid waste and landfill services. The Town will continue to pursue other opportunities in the sharing of services and other initiatives that benefit all three communities.
The Town is also pursuing opportunities in the area of recreation and tourism. The Redcliff Golf and Country Club is eager and excited to start construction on a new driving range, pending much needed grant money to complete the project. This driving range will serve two purposes. As the configuration of the range will be “U” shaped, it will also provide for storm water runoff to the south of the No. 10 tee box.
This past fall saw the demolition of the former IXL Industries Brick Plant. The IXL Industry company has drafted a conceptual drawing of what the former brick plant site will look like in the near future. This site will be recognized as historical, and will consist of an outdoor gathering park, to be turned over to the Town for use by its citizens. A big thank you to the IXL owners for their contribution to our community.
The 670 Mountain Bike Club has also been a welcome addition to Redcliff as it has diligently developed and expanded upon our trail system, adjacent to the Redcliff River Valley, overlooking the South Saskatchewan River. These trails provide for many hours of recreational and competitive opportunities for local and out-of-town enthusiasts alike.
There are several other opportunities the Town is currently pursuing in the area of recreation and tourism. Stay tuned. ❚
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