MD of Ranchland No 66

10/02/2025

05/11/2024

❗️Mental Health (Emotional Preparedness)❗️

Health & Safety Week, Mental Health Week and Emergency Preparedness Week all take place during May and serve as great reminders to build personal resilience. Taking care of your mental health will help you navigate unexpected situations more easily when they occur.

Tips for building personal resilience:
✔️Practice coping and wellness actions to improve your ability to think clearly, make informed decisions and know when to ask for help .
✔️Build stronger connections with those around you. Support systems are essential to an individual's wellbeing.

Visit 211 Alberta at https://loom.ly/_qsVWFI to find what information,
resources and supports are available near you.

05/10/2024

Calling 9-1-1 ☎️

Emergencies and disasters can happen anywhere, at any time! Knowing what situations require a call to 9-1-1 will help ensure you receive access to ambulance, fire and police services. Avoid putting a strain on public safety resources by placing non-emergent calls.

Call 9-1-1 when:
✅There is an immediate threat to a person or property.
✅You or someone else is in immediate danger and needs assistance.
✅Utility lines become damaged resulting in blocked roadways or gas leaks.

If you are unsure if your situation is an emergency, dial 9-1-1. Learn more about 911 services in Alberta at https:/lloom.lylaEtGUI0

05/09/2024

❗️Evacuations❗️

When a hazard is life threatening, you may be ordered to evacuate.
by:
🔶Creating a list of essential items for a quick grab and go.
🔷Having an emergency plan so you know where to go.
🔶Packing an emergency kit for your vehicle(s).
🔷Keeping fuel tanks more than half-full, and if you don't have a vehicle, reaching out to your network to make a plan for a ride.
🔶Calling your insurance provider to learn if your policy offers emergency financial assistance, or short-term housing.

For more preparedness tips visit https://loom.ly/v2Rrlpg

05/08/2024

❗️Today is Public Awareness Testing Day in Alberta for our Alberta Emergency Alert (AEA) system! ❗️

At 11:55AM the Government of Canada will send out a test alert on behalf of the province. It will be Broadcast Intrusive (Bl) and Wireless Immediate (WI). Watch for it on your TVs📺, phones☎️, and over radios.📟

AEA alerts are issued to provide you with lifesaving instructions when there is a potentially life-threatening situation in your area. Alerts can be issued for many hazards, induding wildfires, floods and tornadoes. They include information about the location of an emergency and what action you need to take to protect yourself.

For more info on AEA alerts and to download the App check out
https://loom.ly/P15RHWO

05/07/2024

Water Shortages!

Water shortages happen for a variety of reasons, including drought, power outages (planned or unexpected) etc. They can last minutes, days or longer, and can affect a single property or an entire region. when an unexpected water shortage occurs with these tips:
💧Store bottled water for drinking, cooking and hygiene (4 liters/person/day).
💧Draw a map of your property's main water line, add all fixtures and appliances with independent water valves.
💧Create a contact list of water hauling companies, well drillers, plumbers, etc.

For more tips on drought-proofing farm water supplies download
https://loom.ly/rCknw5g or go to www.alberta.ca/farming-in-dry-conditions

05/06/2024

Pet Preparedness!

Unexpected situations happen to all of us! Do you have a plan for your pets? Here are some tips to get you started:

🐕Ensure your pet's tags have your current contact info. This helps keep them out of shelters and returned quicker if they become lost.
🐈Build a pet emergency kit with items like food, water and blankets. Include up to date vaccination records.
📞The buddy system can help if you're unable to get to your pet. Consider someone in your community that you could call for help.

More pet preparedness tips are available at https://loom.ly/cyh0chY

05/05/2024

Today is the start of Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 5th to 11th! the campaign theme is ❗️Be Prepared. Know your Risks❗️Follow along with us this week as we share tips to increase risk literacy and encourage risk reduction actions.
We start things off by sharing information on having a plan for farm animals and livestock during an emergency or disaster. A plan will help you respond effectively to protect your animals and property.
When preparing your plan consider the following:
✔️Build a map and set a meeting place or muster point in case an evacuation or ordered.
✔️Identify safe transportation methods.
✔️Ensure animals are visually identified i.e. ear tags, tattoos, brands etc. whenever possible.
✔️Create an emergency contact list to include neighbors, livestock haulers, veterinarians & feed suppliers.

More tips available at https://loom.ly/WBXCSNU

05/02/2024

🚨𝔸𝕣𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕕? 𝕎𝕖 𝕨𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕓𝕖 𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕒 𝕕𝕣𝕠𝕡-𝕚𝕟 𝕤𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔼𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕔𝕪 ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕖𝕕𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕋𝕠𝕨𝕟 𝕠𝕗 ℕ𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪, 𝕄𝕒𝕪 𝟡 𝕗𝕣𝕠𝕞 𝟙𝟙-𝟛 𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℕ𝕒𝕟𝕥𝕠𝕟 ℚ𝕦𝕒𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕪 𝕠𝕗 𝕃𝕚𝕗𝕖 𝔽𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟!🚨

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03/20/2024

Nanton RCMP is looking to hire an additional full time Detachment Services Assistant for the Detachment. If you are interested please apply in the following link on GC jobs”

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01/15/2024

Learn More about Ice Fishing Safety: https://mywildalberta.ca/fishing/safety-procedures/ice-safety-tips/default.aspx

01/08/2024

It's that time of year again. We are once again looking for W**d Inspectors for the 2024 season. For information about the position and how to apply, please go to https://mdranchland.ca/employment-opportunities/