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Lacombe Council Gives the Go-ahead to Blindman Brewing Taproom Expansion
Lacombe Council Monday approved a site-specific exception to the Land Use Bylaw to allow for a proposed microbrewery taproom expansion at Blindman Brewing.
“Council listened to and carefully considered viewpoints on all sides of this issue, and we are confident that we have struck the right balance between development standards and a promoting a positive business climate,” said Mayor Grant Creasey. “With this expansion, we wish the applicants continued success in their business operations.”
The proposed expansion consists of the use of the existing mezzanine above the taproom, and an exterior patio balcony. To accommodate these additions, two stairwells are required. One is proposed inside of the building, while the other connects the upper patio to the south parking lot in the event of an emergency.
Those parked at the front of the property have direct access to their vehicles; however, anyone parked at the rear of the property will be required to walk around the glycol chiller and CO2 tank using the public road right-of-way as the equipment abuts the west side property boundary. Council has granted a 100 per cent side yard variance, which requires the applicants to enter into a License to Occupy to provide a sidewalk for pedestrian access from the rear parking lot to the front of the building.
“Normally, City administration would require the rear yard to be hard-surfaced with parking barriers and identified parking spaces,” said Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Goudy. “Given the current locations zoning, we are waiving these requirements. We believe that future industrial tenants would be unlikely to benefit from a large paved lot.”
A microbrewery and a distillery will now exclusively occupy this building.
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Addiction Recovery: City hosting full day information session on “Recovery Oriented Systems of Care”
Embracing Recovery Together
Come together in Red Deer for a one-day conference focused on building an understanding of what a Recovery Oriented System of Care is, and what implementation can look like for Red Deer specifically.
Join industry, not-for-profits, government, and interested members of our public to learn, grow, build and start a journey towards recovery.
The word “recovery” can have various meanings in various contexts. For the purposes of an ideal coordinated response, it means helping individuals maintain forward momentum toward better wellness and fulfillment, across all dimensions of their life – physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and culturally.
When:
Wednesday, October 4 – 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Where:
Westerner Park (4847A 19th Street)
Event Details:
- 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast & Registration
- 8:30 – 9:15 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Prayer with Mayor Ken Johnston and Elder Lynn Jonasson
- 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. – Opening Plenary: Let’s Get to Work with Alison Jones Webb
- 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. – Coffee break
- 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Breakout Option #1: What is Recovery, Recovery Capital and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) with Paul W. Sobey, MD
- 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. – Breakout Option #2: Understanding Trauma and Behaviour with Elicia Miller
- 11:15 – 11:30 a.m. – Break
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Breakout Option #3: Conversation with Elder Lynn Jonasson
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Breakout Option #4: Panel discussion with Kath Hoffman, Reed Charbonneau, Ben Borger, Samantha Shortneck and Sarah Fleck
- 12:15 – 1 p.m. – Lunch break
- 1 – 3:30 p.m. – Afternoon Keynote: “Whole of Society Approach” to Recovery with Dr. Alina Turner
- 3:30 – 4 p.m. – Closing remarks with the Honourable Dan Williams, Minister of Mental Health and Addiction
More information about the facility, including directions, can be found here: https://westernerpark.ca/
More information about Red Deer, hotels, what to do, and restaurants, please visit Tourism Red Deer
Thank you to the Government of Alberta for providing financial support for this event. For more information about the Provincial Government’s approach, please read the report here: Toward an Alberta Model of Wellness
*Note: If the cost of the conference is a barrier to attending, please reach out to [email protected] and we would be happy to work with you to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend.
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