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INFORMED: May 2016
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RUN DATE: WED., APRIL 29
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PUBLICATIONS: Maple Ridge News
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Council Meeting Schedule
Mayor and Council encourage everyone to attend these important
public meetings. It’s your chance to see how public policy is debated
and enacted.
Monday, May 2
10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room
1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers
Monday, May 9
10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room
Tuesday, May 10
7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers
Monday, May 16
10:00 am, Workshop - Blaney Room
1:00 pm, Committee of the Whole - Council Chambers
Tuesday, May 17
7:00 pm, Public Hearing
Tuesday, May 24
7:00 pm, Council Meeting - Council Chambers
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas for these meetings are posted online the Friday before the
meeting date. Go to mapleridge.ca, click the link under Your Council
on the home page.
Workshop at a Glance
Subscribe to the ‘Workshop at a Glance’ eNewsletter that provides
a summary of issues discussed at Council Workshop meetings. Go
to mapleridge.ca, click the link to ‘Notify Me’ and sign up today.
Council Meeting Videos
If you are unable to attend a Council Meeting, Public Hearing or
Committee of the Whole meeting you can now watch these meetings
on your computer 24/7. The entire unedited meetings are posted
two to three days after the meeting. The video is indexed to the
agenda package so that you can watch them in their entirety or click
through by agenda item. Go to mapleridge.ca and click on the video
link at the centre of the home page. In addition, Council meetings
broadcast on the internet via live streaming. For more information
about the live stream go to the ‘Council Meetings’ page or connect
via the Videos link right beside the ‘newsroom’ icon on the home
page at mapleridge.ca.
MAY 2016
Contact us at enquiries@mapleridge.ca
SPOTLIGHT ON: 2016 Ridge Meadows Home Show
Indoors and outdoors – There’s something for everyone
The City of Maple Ridge will be at the 2016 Ridge Meadows
Home Show that runs from Friday, April 29 through to Sunday,
May 1. This is when we will unveil the 2015 Citizens Report,
fi lled with information on the programs, projects and services
delivered in the last year. This year we have a special photo
feature on the ‘Maple Ridge Bucket List’ which will introduce
you to some incredible outdoor activities that every citizen
should experience at least once.
It’s also a great time to pop by and visit with members of
Council who will be spending time at the City booth in the Cam
Neely Arena throughout the weekend. Come by, say hello and
talk with Council about issues that are important to you.
In addition to the City booth, our Emergency Services team will
be on hand with
information on
how you can take
some simple steps
to be prepared for
a natural disaster.
They are even
holding a draw
for a “Grab and
Go” earthquake
disaster backpack.
The highlight of
their presentation
is the Shake Zone
that will be brought
in on Sunday,
May 1 and will
be located near
the Petting Zoo
as part of the
Outdoor Show.
This special trailer
allows citizens to
step inside and
experience a level 8 magnitude earthquake and see the effects
on a typical living room.
Thanks to the generous support of the Insurance Bureau
of Canada, the City of Pitt Meadows and ShakeOutBC, our
community is one of a select few who will have access to this
amazing educational aid. The sponsor organizations will be
there from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (earlier and later than the
Home Show hours) with some great information on how you
can make your home safer in the event of an earthquake. Last
year’s visit from the Shake Zone saw over 200 area residents
take part in this interactive display.
We look forward to seeing you at the Ridge Meadows Home
Show at Planet Ice and the Albion Fairgrounds this weekend.
INFORMED: Emergency Preparedness Week
It all Kicks off at the Home Show this Sunday
In recent weeks we have seen large earthquakes in Japan and
Ecuador. Last year, after Christmas we had a small reminder of
the importance of Emergency Preparedness when there was an
earthquake northeast of Victoria.
The fi rst week of May is Emergency Preparedness Week and
one of the most important events we are running is the FREE
Emergency Preparedness Presentation on Tuesday, May 3
starting at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. This 90-minute
session will cover everything from preparing a family
communication plan to the development of your home and
‘Grab and Go’ emergency kits. This is a great activity for family
members and neighbours to attend so you can coordinate your
preparedness plans to handle everything from a major power
outage to a larger scale natural disaster.
If you’d like to sign up for this FREE presentation email us
emergencyprogram@mapleridge.ca. Doors open at 6:30 pm on
the east side of City Hall.
In addition to this great session and the Shake Zone display
on Sunday, May 1 at the Home Show you can also get more
information about Emergency Preparedness on Wednesday,
May 4 at Haney Place Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm,
Thursday, May 5 at Maple Ridge City Hall Plaza from 10:00 am
to 2:00 pm (check out our new trailer!) and on Friday, May 6
at Valley Fair Mall from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This is also a great opportunity to learn how you can become
an Emergency Support Services volunteer. Join us at one of
these events and get prepared!
The 2016 Haney Farmers
Market Kicks Off May 7
They’re baaaaack! The sure sign of spring is the return of the
Haney Farmers Market to Memorial Peace Park. Saturday,
May 7 all your favourite vendors will be back from 9:00 am
until 2:00 pm in the heart of Maple Ridge. To celebrate the
opening of the market season there will be speeches and the
ceremonial cutting of the ‘carrot cake’ which will be served
to those in attendance. The market will also be celebrating
Mother’s Day with a lovely carnation for the fi rst 100 moms!
The preview market at Earth Day was a huge success with a
great selection of spring produce, baking and preserves.
Opening day will also include four food trucks to serve the
crowds, so you will be able to pick up all the ingredients for an
amazing dinner, have breakfast and lunch on site, enjoy live
music and visit with friends. We look forward to seeing you on
Saturday, May 7 at the Haney Farmers Market.