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THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 Hydro preparations Candidates respond Hydro One crews have begun building access roads in the Acton area that will be used for construction of its Bruce to Milton 500-kilovolt double circuit transmission corridor. Locally, crews have cleared trees and debris and built access roads on 32 Side Road and on Highway 7 between the Third and Fourth Lines. No date for the start of actual construction of the new towers has been released for this area, although tower construction is underway on the Bruce end of the project. Hydro One spokesperson Daniele Gauvin said notices are being prepared to send to affected residents in the Acton area telling them when tower construction will begin. Gauvin said approximately 10 of the 37 local affected property owners have signed voluntary agreements with Hydro One to either outright sell any land needed for the project, or to grant a permanent easement. Property owners have until April 30 to either sign a deal or face expropriation. Gauvin, for privacy reasons, would not identify which properties may face expropriation under the Ontario Act ­ that means the owner would not be able to negotiate a deal with Hydro One, but provisions of the Expropriation Act ­ with no incentives ­ come into play. Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr thanks federal election candidates for providing their positions on a number of critical issues facing Halton. On behalf of Halton voters, Chair Carr sent a series of questions to all federal candidates in mid-April. They were asked to explain how their government would respond to Halton's need for federal investment in municipal programs, services and other infrastructure. The responses from the candidates who replied to the questionnaire are available on Halton's website at www.halton. ca/2011election. "Halton needs permanent core funding from the federal government to ensure that we can continue to meet our municipal responsibilities and to ensure that we are able to sustain our quality of life," said Carr. "These decisions affect every one of us so it is important for Halton voters to hear what their candidates have to say." Provincial growth plans require Hal- THE NEW TANNER 3 A.H.H.A. A.H.H.A. PREP WORK: Hydro One crews are building access roads in the Acton area, preparing for construction of the twinned power line from Bruce to Milton,. ­ Frances Niblock photo ton's population to double by 2031 to more than 780,000 people. It is estimated that it will cost $8.6-billion to meet the need for more hospitals, schools, police, roadways and other infrastructure. While municipalities receive eight per cent of total tax revenues, they are responsible for more than half of the cost of this infrastructure. Through the Fairness for Halton campaign, a current infrastructure deficit of nearly $300-million has already been identified. "We have asked the candidates some important questions about support for infrastructure, child care and early learning, affordable housing and strategies for attracting business and jobs to our region so that we can maintain our quality of life in Halton," said Chair Carr. "We want to know if the candidates are willing to vote against their party if it means a better future for Halton. I encourage Halton voters to view the candidate's responses on www.halton.ca/2011election." The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Acton Houseleague Hockey Association DATE Rain 2011 $42 each (cash only) 3rd Annual · SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 PLACE · Acton Meadows Golf Course TICKETS · $95 per golfer Round up your friends and come out for a great day of golf, dinner, DIANE GALKA 905.691.4153 giftzforallocc@yahoo.ca and fun. It's a great way to help support the kids and Acton Hockey! www.actonhouseleague.ca I N F O R M A T I O N SALES Date Saturday, May 7, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Halton Region will be hosting four rain barrel sales events to promote wise outdoor water use. Halton residents can purchase a rain barrel for $42, cash only, at any of the four truckload sales. Diverting water from a downspout into a rain barrel allows you to capture rain water and store it for future use to water gardens, shrubs and potted plants. Location Mapleview Mall, 900 Maple Avenue, Burlington (lower parking lot) Oakville Place Mall, 240 Leighland Avenue, Oakville (lower parking lot) Milton GO Station Parking Lot 780 Main Street East (Main & Thompson), Milton Robert C. Austin Operations Centre, 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Making Halton a better place to live, work and retire Gary Carr Regional Chair I N F O R M A T I O N DIANE GALKA 905.691.4153 giftzforallocc@yahoo.ca www.actonhouseleague.ca 280411 18 HOLES OF GOLF CART RENTAL PRIZES AND A STEAK DINNER! · Limit of one per purchase, per household · Must provide proof of Halton Region residency (i.e. Driver's License) · 208 litre (55 gallon) capacity · Minor assembly required For more information visit www.halton.ca/waterconservation. Please let us know as soon as possible if you will have an accessibility or accommodation need at a Halton Region hosted event or meeting. 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Dial 311 or 905-825-6000 · Toll Free 1-866-442-5866 · TTY 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca