June 2021 - Curbside Service Only - Village of Donalda

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 DONALDA LITE
 Proudly sponsored by
 June 2021
 THANK YOU!
 The Village of Donalda would like to say a huge
 Village Complex THANK YOU to the Donalda Coulee Friendship
Village Office Club for hosting the Donalda Food Bank and
Mondays, Tuesdays 9 am - 4 pm providing volunteers to staff it for the past few
403-883-2345 months.
village.donalda.ab.ca
 Because of your generous donations of space and
Water-related Emergencies: time, the Donalda Food Bank was able to get
403-741-6468 (Please leave a message.) started and serve our community throughout the
 COVID Pandemic and provide crucial support to
Museum
 individuals and families in our community and it's
Office Hours: Monday, Thursday, Friday 10 am - 5 pm
 surrounding Area. Thank you so much!
403-883-2100
info@donaldamuseum.com
 Regular Meeting of Council
Gallery for the Arts
 Village of Donalda Regular Meetings of Council are held
By appointment
 the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This month's meeting is:
403-883-2100
 June 15 at 10 am at the Community Hall
Donalda Public Library Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mondays 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesdays 2 pm - 5 pm Curbside
Wednesdays 3 pm - 6 pm Service Donalda Recycling
 Paper Recycling: newspaper bins are located at the Donalda
Thursdays 11 am - 4 pm
403-430-BOOK (2665)
 Only Transfer Site, managed by the Stettler County.

https://donaldalibrary.prl.ab.ca/ Batteries: the Donalda Ag Society collects these as a
 fundraiser; please contact Ron Borchuk for more info (403-
 883-2212).
 Donalda Transfer Site
 Bottles, cans, and milk jugs: trailer located behind the Drop-
 Saturdays and Wednesdays 10 am - 2 pm In Centre; all money raised from these recyclables stays in the
 Operated by the County of Stettler community.
 For More Information Call: 403-742-4900
 Bottle Recycling Trailer Schedule
 We do not accept used oil.
 May/June: Donalda Feral Cat Society
 If the burn pit is full, all material must be taken
 July August: Promotions
 to the Stettler Regional Landfill on Highway 56. September: Parent Council
 Please fill one bin at a time. October/November/December: Donalda Library

Do you want to submit to the Donalda Lite?
 The deadline for submissions is the
 4th Monday of the month by 5 pm.
Email your submissions to lite@village.donalda.ab.ca or drop them
 off at the Village Office by June 28, 2021
 *Remember the Lite is printed in black & white only when submitting.
 The Lite is intended for businesses and non-profit community organizations. Personal ads
 will be accepted on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of village administration.

Full Page Ad $40 + GST 1/4 Page Ad $15 + GST
1/2 Page Ad $25 + GST 1/8 Page Ad $10 + GST

Village of Donalda - Off Highway vehicle Regulations

To Operate an Off-Highway Vehicle in the Village of Donalda, you must:
 be at least fourteen (14) years of age;
 hold a valid Class 5 license, or a Class 7
 license (Learners Permit)

Other Regulations:
 Travel at a maximum speed of 15 km/hour
 per hour
 Travel only on a highway and in single file
 Travel in the same direction as the vehicles
 traveling on that side of the highway
 Before crossing a highway, stop the
 off-highway vehicle, and then proceed
 with caution
 Always yield the right-of-way to all other
 vehicles and persons on the highway
 Always cross over the highway by the most
 direct route available;
 Only operate an off-highway vehicle from
 7:00 am to 11:00 pm
 Only carry the number of people that the
 off-highway vehicle is designed to carry
 Off-highway vehicle must have at least one white light on the front and at least one red light at the rear
 Only use the roadway to leave and return to the Village by the most direct and safest route possible - see
 map for off-highway vehicle route

For more information, please review Bylaw 739 (Traffic Bylaw) Section 8; available on the Village Website or by
request at the Village Office.

 WELCOMING COMMITTEE DONALDA COULEE FRIENDSHIP CLUB
To Village Residents: We as the welcoming committee
would love to come by and drop off a welcome package to Will be holding their Annual General Meeting
any new families in our village. If you are a new resident or if On Thursday, June 10 at Noon at the Drop-In Centre.
you know of anyone who is, please contact us. Membership of $5 will be due at the meeting
 Janet Bergstrom (780) 877-2415
 New Members Welcome!
 Sharyn Kenner (403) 883-0003

 Feral Cat Network
 Foundation of Alberta
 Want to get involved? We are
 looking for some awesome people
 who care about the feral cat
 population. We need new ideas and
 Norma @ 403-883-2450 input, and we need volunteers to
 Tracy @ 403-741-7752 help fundraise. Give us a call.

Donalda Ag Society - April Newsletter Submission

We’re Hiring
DAS is seeking two area youths aged 15-30 for the summer temporary position of support assistant to the
board. The successful applicant(s) should have an interest in agri-tourism, outdoor recreation, and the local
community. The ideal candidate(s) will have a mature attitude, be available to work weekends, be comfortable
working with the public, and be self-motivated. This position is possible due to funding from the Canada
Summer Job program. Please submit resumes to donaldaagsociety@gmail.com. For more information call
Beth @ 403-741-8196.

Volunteer Nominations
Due to COVID, the deadline for volunteer nominations have been pushed back for the Donalda Outstanding
Community Volunteer Award, Atco Heritage & Culture Award and the Dodge Recreation Award. These awards
are open to any member in the community.Awards Winners will be recognized most likely sometime in June.
Please submit nominations to Mary Mueller @ 403-740-2843.

Community Hall
Our hall kitchen renovations are complete thanks to funding from our casino and the County of Stettler
Recreation Special Project Funding.

Donalda Library

First and foremost…A BIG, HUGE, GIGANTIC, ENORMOUS, MASSIVE, GARGANTUAN THANK YOU!!! To all
the people that braved the ditches on May 1st to make our Hwy clean up a success. Thank You 

For the month of JUNE Donalda Library is still offering services through CURBSIDE PICK UP. To learn the
most up to date information, check out the Donalda Library Facebook page. Please txt, call or email for any
library needs or questions. We can still order books & items in for you & accept books/ items and return them to
other libraries as well. We are accepting new patrons still as well as renewing current patrons accounts too.
Library cards are still NO CHARGE @ Donalda Library as is renewal of library cards.
We hope to see you soon!

We are working with FCSS & The Village of Donalda on bringing craft kits to Donalda & area residents.
All costs are covered by The Village of Donalda, FCSS and the Donalda Library. Kits will include ALL materials
to complete the craft. Please watch Facebook for updates & pick up arrangements.

Please take 5 minutes and fill out a short online questionnaire regarding your opinion on how the Donalda
Library has done on programs, events, book/ item selections and service. These answers help us figure out what
we need to adjust or change, as well as programs and events that you and your family may have liked and want
to see again. These answers will be reviewed and added to our plan for the next five years of business. We can’t
thank you enough for taking the time to share your opinion. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFD5S65

We still have disposable masks to give away to Donalda & Area residents. There is NO charge for the masks 
Please TXT for pick up arrangements.

FOR INFO OR ASSISTANCE re: Donalda Library PLEASE TXT or PH: 403-430-2665 (BOOK) OR EMAIL:
donaldalibrary@prl.ab.ca

Also, please LIKE and follow us on FACEBOOK & TWITTER to keep up with updates, posts & pictures.
THANK YOU!

Donalda and District Museum Society

On behalf of the Lamp Park Committee we would like to thank everyone who participated in our fundraiser, held in
conjunction with Teresa’s Foods, as well as everyone who has contributed donations toward the refurbishing the globe
on the Big Lamp. We were able to raise $417.15 for the cause!
Due to continuing Covid-19 restrictions the museum will remain closed for tours until further notice. If you wish to get in
contact with us, I will be in the museum office Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10am to 5pm.
 The Big Lamp stands as a representation of community
 dedication, not only during its construction, but to this
 day. If you have ever been inside, you will find the walls
 lined with plaques dedicated to the many amazing
 people who have supported the Lamp Project over the
 years. We continue to encourage community support
 through plaque sales so people may have the
 opportunity to leave their lasting mark on the Village.

 The minimum donation for a beautifully engraved and
 mounted plaque is $500 and would remain in the Lamp
 for future generations to enjoy and acknowledge for
 years to come.

 This year we will be redoing the fiberglass on the
 Lamp's globe which is estimated to cost $10,000. We
 are grateful and welcome all donations, big or small,
 to contribute to the continuation of the Lamp
 Project.

 Please contact the Museum for more information.

Donalda Community Promotion Society

I am sorry I missed the Lite report last month. Unfortunately the May Drive In had to be cancelled but we are hopeful it
can be rescheduled in June.
It looks like we will be able to put Canada Day on assuming nothing changes with restrictions. July 1 falls on a Thursday
this year. Stay tuned to the Donalda Community Promotions Facebook page to access the most up to date information.
Hope to see everyone out in public soon.

Donalda School

We were excited to see students back in the school last week, and are hopeful to complete the year with in class learning.
The staff and students at Donalda School have seen a unique school year. With each challenge, they have shown their
resiliency, and maintained a strong learning environment whether in school or at home. Thank you again to all of our
parents and guardians for your continued support throughout the year. You have truly been instrumental in the success
of these students!

June will see staff and students focus on completing the curriculum for the year. We will also finish the Nutrition Program
this month with meals provided to students on June 1, 8, and 10. Last day of classes for students will be June 25th. If you
require a hard copy of your child's report card, please let the office know.

As we wrap up the year, we anticipate that the fall will bring a fresh start, and that the worst of the pandemic will be
behind us. It is our hope that school will resume to the pre-pandemic hecticness that we all enjoyed!

Registration for the fall is open on our website. https://donalda.clearview.ab.ca/

Have a wonderful summer!

Now Serving Donalda... The Donalda
 In collaboration with Bashaw & Area Community Resource Centre
 Food Bank
Donalda Wellness Navigator
Available Every Friday at the Village Complex WE ARE OPEN:
 Every Tuesday from 9am-4pm
The Village of Donalda is partnering with Bashaw & Area
Community Resource Centre to implement the Bashaw @ Donalda Village Complex
Regional Wellness Initiative's Navigator Program, and bring
this new and vital service to residents of Donalda FREE OF During Food Bank hours, you can call
CHARGE! Because this pilot project perfectly meets the 403-883-2345 with any questions.
mandate of FCSS funding, The Village Council has allocated If you have a question outside of Food Bank hours, please call
$5000 of Donalda FCSS funds to this project for the 2021 Bashaw & Area Community Resource Centre @ 780-372-4074.
year. This will allow the Navigator to travel to Donalda every
Friday to meet with residents right here!
The Wellness Navigator offers one-on-one support to
individuals and families, including navigation through
healthcare, court system, filling of government forms, and
anything else you may need assistance with. The Wellness
Navigator can also provide resources from and referrals to
Healthy Families, Alberta Mental Health, Family Resource
Network, Adult Learning, and many more.
For more information, email bashawwellness@gmail.com
or call 780-372-4074.
Donalda Home Support
Home Support offers light housekeeping, light meal
preparation, laundry, and local errands. If you are a senior or
have health concerns and would like some extra help in your
home, please call 780-372-4074.
Cost is $19/hour plus mileage where applicable.

Donalda Meals on Wheels
Meals available 5 days a week!
Hot meals delivered Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
For more information or to register, call 780-372-4074.

 Donalda Bus Service to Stettler
 Catch the bus to Stettler!
 $15 round trip from Donalda to Stettler
 Call 780-372-3631 to book your spot. Seats are limited!
 In collaboration with BDSS & the Bashaw Bus Society.
 Next Bus Trip is scheduled for June 3, 2021. Call ahead to book your spot!
 Questions about any of these services? Call Bashaw & Area Community Resource
 Centre @ 780-372-4074 or email bdssoffice1@gmail.com for more info.

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 Upcoming Events:
 Coulee Market at Heather’s Yarn Haven includes 10+ vendors
 New look in store, new vendor’s coming and new product
 Watch for new vendor event coming soon
 If you have not been in yet, please come have a look. No
 purchase required.
 New Hours for June: Thurs-Sat 9-4
 Sun 10-3 or by appt.
 hmtmerch@syban.net

Touch of Dutch
 Painting Services
 Interior/Some Exterior/Fences
 Specializing in repaints.
 Call Deborah
 403-878-7737

Bus Society Trip to
 Stettler - call to book

 Donalda Coulee
 Friendship Club AGM
 @ 12 pm at the
 Drop-In Centre

 Regular Meeting of
 Council @ 10 am at the
 Community Hall

 Election Day at Village
 Complex 10 am - 8 pm

 Donalda Museum
 May Utility Bill Payment
 Regular Meeting @ 7 pm
 Deadline
 at the Drop-In Centre

 Last Day of Classes at
 Donalda School

 Donalda Lite June Utility Bill
Submission Deadline Distribution Day