WOODLANDS COUNTY JULY 14 2026

WOODLANDS COUNTY JULY 14 2026 RURAL BEAUTIFICATION NOMINATIONS Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board(ASB) would like to recognize individuals who take pride in their property! The Rural Beautification Awards recognize individuals who, thro

WOODLANDS COUNTY JULY 14 2026 RURAL BEAUTIFICATION NOMINATIONS Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board(ASB) would like to recognize individuals who take pride in their property! The Rural Beautification Awards recognize individuals who, through yard maintenance and property beautification, foster civic pride, environmental awareness, and municipal beautification. Nominating someone is a great way to acknowledge the countless hours spent landscaping, maintaining, and enhancing a valued part of our County.

One agricultural and one non-agricultural recipient will be selected from each County Division. Awards will be presented at the Annual Agriculture Services Supper. Nomination forms are available at both County offices and online at www.woodlands.ab.ca.

Nominations must include two photographs of the nominated property. Submit your nomination forms: Emailed to: [email protected] Dropped off at either County office. Or mailed to: Woodlands County,Box33, Fort Assiniboine,AB.T0G1A0 Attn: Manager, AgServices NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2026 WOODLANDS COUNTY BENEFITS PROGRAM

Important Upcoming Dates HEALTH-RELATED TRAVEL COSTS REIMBURSEMENT: Deadline June 30, 2026 Please submit your reimbursement applications for any health-related travel costs incurred from January 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026, by June 30, 2026. (This is the primary intake period.

Applications are processed twice per year following each intake period.) PROPERTY TAX REBATE: Starting July 1, 2026.

Property owners can apply to receive a flat rebate of $150.00. For full program details and forms, visit woodlands.ab.ca/p/benefits-program, or call Community Services at 780-778-8400. ABOUT THE BENEFITS PROGRAM:

Woodlands County’s Benefits Program helps eligible low-income, senior, or disabled residents by offering the following: • Health-related travel cost reimbursement: $0.50/km, up to $300 per person, per year. • Property tax rebate: $150 flat rebate if you own your own home. •

Upto 3 free snowplow flags per residence. BLUE RURAL ADDRESS SIGNS Did you know? All properties with a residence in Woodlands County must have a blue rural address sign,with one sign required for each residence.

These rural addresses help emergency services quickly locate property access points. Woodlands County coordinates the assignment, ordering,and installation of blue rural address signs. If your sign is faded, incorrect,or no longer needed, please contact the County.

Blue rural address signs are also available (optional) for recreational properties without a residence. For more information or to request a sign,contact the Woodlands County office at 780-778-8400. Learn more:https://woodlands.ab.ca/p/blue-rural-address-signs Or scan the QR Code with your phone: AG PIONEER NOMINATIONS

Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board (ASB) would like to recognize individuals with a long-term commitment to agriculture - our Ag Pioneers! Nominations are now being accepted for this prestigious award. Awards will be presented at the Annual Agriculture Services Supper.

Please submit a nomination letter briefly outlining qualifications based on the following eligibility criteria: •Nominees must have resided and actively farmed in Woodlands county for a minimum of thirty (30) years. •Nominees must be a minimum of 60 years of age. •Priority will be given to individuals who currently reside in Woodlands County.

•Nominations will be accepted from family members,members of the public and Agriculture Services Board members. Individuals may also apply. Nominations may be submitted by mail to:Woodlands County,Box33, Fort Assiniboine,AB.T0G1A0 Attn:Manager, Ag Services Ore-mail:[email protected] NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JULY 31, 2026 WOODLANDS COUNTY HAS EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITIES!

• Economic Development Officer • Fire Services Operations Coordinator For more information and to apply, scan the QR Code, or go to: woodlands.ab.ca/p/careers Local work. Good people. Let’s talk.

WOODLANDS COUNTY BURSARIES Applicants or their parents must be a resident or own property in Woodlands County to be eligible for a bursary. POST SECONDARY BURSARY $2000 For first- year $1000 for second year awarded to 12 students annually Must be enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution Deadline : October 15, 2026 APPRENTICESHIP BURSARY $1500 For first- year $1500 for second year awarded to 6 students annually Must be enrolled in a provincially recognized apprenticeship program Deadline : Accepted throughout the year AGRICULTURE BURSARY $1000 awarded to 1 student annually Must be enrolled full-time in an agriculture or Environmental science program at a post-secondary institution in Alberta Deadline : October 15, 2026