Town of Legal Receives Grant for $49,600.50 Towards New Electric Zamboni
Zamboni 450 Electric Ice Resurfacer
In a move towards a greener and more sustainable future, the Town of Legal has added a new electric Zamboni to its fleet, thanks to funding from the Government of Alberta, through the Electric Vehicles for Municipalities Program (EVM), administered by the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC). Replacing the older natural gas ice resurfacer with a zero-emission electric model allows the Town to reduce carbon emissions in the facility and provide a quieter, healthier and safer building for all users.
The Town of Legal received an Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) grant for 30% of the purchase price of the Zamboni 450 Electric Ice Resurfacer from the MCCAC. The approximate cost of the new unit is $165,335.00.
With the upcoming Legal Arena & Curling Rink Retrofit Project, the new Zamboni will be an innovative and exciting addition to the facility.
Over the lifespan of the electric Zamboni, the Town expects to see additional cost savings with a reduction in fossil fuels and lower maintenance costs due to the longer life expectancy of the lithium-ion battery and as a result, ice resurfacing at the Legal Arena has become safer, more efficient and cost effective.
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta.
Quote from Town of Legal Mayor Trina Jones:
Our Council and staff are committed to sustainable operations and working towards our greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Legal Arena and Curling Rink is hub of our community; therefore it is important to provide reliable equipment for service levels we are all privileged to enjoy. The electric Zamboni will reduce emissions and provide for a healthier environment in our recreation facility. I look forward to seeing the new Zamboni 450 in action.
Quote from Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas:
As a parent, I know that how important arenas are to communities, and how much energy they can use. Energy efficiency upgrades can carry a high price tag, which is why we’re pleased to help fund this project. This electric Zamboni will help lower utility costs while reducing emissions and supporting family fun at the rink.
Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw Survey
Municipal Development Plan & Land Use Bylaw Project Newsletter #1 | March 2024
HELLO! The Town is embarking on an important project; updating the Town’s Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw. The purpose of this newsletter is to provide residents with information about the project and to identify future opportunities for community members to get involved.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
We want to hear from you! We are at the very beginning of the processs. You will have multiple opportunities to contribute and give your feedback during the project. Once the draft Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw are prepared, they will be available on the Town’s website for community members to review and provide feedback.
SURVEY
Help us better understand your community and what you envision for the future of the Town by completing this short survey:
The report from CFIB (Canadian Federation of Independent Business) analyzes the operating spending of 181 municipalities across Alberta from 2007 to 2017. Alberta's largest municipalities (i.e. with populations of 1,000 residents or more) are ranked. Additionally, all of Alberta's 181 municipal governments are organized according to municipal spending and revenue.
Each municipality was given an overall provincial ranking based on its spending, where #1 is the best performing municipality, and #181 is the worst. The rankings are based on growth in real operating spending per capita from 2007 to 2017. The complete provincial rankings are included in Appendix C. Legal is ranked #10 out of 181.
With property tax bills being mailed to taxpayers, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation analyzed which Alberta municipal governments are spending the most and least per person, based on data published by the Alberta government. Taxpayers can use this report to see how much their municipal governments are spending per resident, which is proxy for the overall tax burden to fund the municipal government, and compare their municipal governments with similar cities and towns in Alberta.
The CTF’s report, based on data published by the Alberta government, highlights the annual per person spending for municipal governments across the province. In this report, #1 is the worst performing municipality. In the Small Towns category, Legal is ranked #172 out of 195.
