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2 The IFP · Halton Hills, Thursday, February 16, 2012 The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Keep dogs leashed on trails, says mayor Continued from pg. 1 Coyotes adapt well to urban and rural environments but homeowners can take steps to make their property less appealing to the animals. Residents should properly store and maintain garbage containers, and use enclosed composting containers rather than piles. Trash bins should be placed inside an enclosed structure to discourage the presence of small rodents, which are an important food source for coyotes. Homeowners should not leave their dog or cat unattended in their yards, especially at night. Aggressive behaviour towards people is unusual for coyotes, but people should always exercise caution around wildlife, said Harris. If a coyote poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety, call 911. "I know that other communities are experiencing sightings of coyotes," said Mayor Rick Bonnette. "I urge residents to keep their dogs on a leash when using local trails. Anyone living near ravine or natu- Halton Hills Family Day Household Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Area 1, 3, 4, 5 Collection Moves Area 2 Collection Moves Coyotes have adapted well to both urban and rural environments. Residents are reminded not to encourage visits by keeping trash bins secured. File photo ral area should be cautious of their dogs and cats, as there have been unfortunate incidents of attacks resulting in the loss of pets." The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for the management of wildlife in urban areas, and its website offers valuable information for residents wishing to become more aware of how to deal with coyotes. Residents are encouraged to visit the site at www.mnr.gov. on.ca/en/Business/FW/2ColumnSubPage/ STDPROD_088694.html. Family Day February 20 21 22 23 24 25 Due to the Family Day holiday, household waste collection services the week of February 20 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Please check your 2012 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. 2FCÏ0CEGML?J Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Attn: Women Entrepreneurs! In celebration of International Women's Day, join us for a business event for Women Entrepreneurs to learn...connect...and soar! Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton For a full list of HWMS fees, visit www.halton.ca/waste or contact Halton Region. We are Women...Watch Us Soar 2SCQB?WÏ+?PAFÏÏÏkÏÏ? K ÏlÏÏ? K &?JRMLÏ0CEGML?JÏ!CLRPCÏSBGRMPGSKÏkÏ!MQRÏ Hear from guest speakers: (SJG?Ï&?LL?Ï0CQR?SP?RCSPÏkÏ5CLBWÏ+?PJMUÏ2FCÏPRÏMDÏ+?PICRGLEÏkÏ!FPGQRCJÏ5GLBCJQÏ ,' ?LBÏAF?RÏUGRFÏPCNPCQCLR?RGTCQÏDPMKÏ*MA?JÏ5MKCLÏ,CRUMPIGLEÏ-PE?LGX?RGMLQÏ To register call Halton Region: "G?JÏÏMPÏÌÌÏkÏ2MJJÏDPCCÏÌÌÌÏÏkÏ227ÏÌÌ #K?GJÏQK?JJ@SQGLCQQF?JRML A?ÏkÏUUU F?JRMLQK?JJ@SQGLCQQ A? Use Blue Boxes Only Recycling in plastic bags will not be collected. Only put acceptable recycling materials at the curb in a Blue Box. Each year, new residents and new homeowners may pick up two Blue Boxes free of charge; current residents may pick up one Blue Box free of charge. Additional Blue Boxes can be picked up at the following locations: Halton Waste Management Site (Scalehouse) 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional Blue Boxes are $5 (3 maximum) Halton Regional Centre 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional Blue Boxes are $5 (3 maximum) Keep it simple this Family Day 2GKCÏÎGCQÏOSGAIJWÏUFCLÏWMSÏ?PCÏ?ÏN?PCLR Ï2F?RhQÏUFWÏRFCÏ.S@JGAÏ&C?JRFÏ,SPQCQÏ .&,Q Ï?LBÏ!FGJBÏ"CTCJMNKCLRÏQR?DDÏDPMKÏ&?JRML.?PCLRQÏPCAMKKCLBÏ$?KGJWÏ "?WÏ $C@Ï Ï?QÏ?ÏB?WÏRMÏQJMUÏBMULÏ?LBÏHSQRÏICCNÏGRÏQGKNJCÏ@CA?SQCÏ?ÏQRPMLEÏ connection between parents and children actually raises a child's self esteem and FCJNQÏRFCKÏRFPGTCÏJ?RCPÏGLÏJGDC Ï1MÏÍLBÏQMKCRFGLEÏWMSPÏD?KGJWÏJMTCQÏRMÏBMÏRMECRFCPÏ Gary Carr like skating or hiking outdoors, or even staying at home playing games. $MPÏKMPCÏGBC?QÏMLÏUF?RÏRMÏBMÏMLÏ$C@ ÏÏAFCAIÏMSRÏKWÏTGBCMÏ@JMEÏ?@MSRÏ$?KGJWÏ Day at www.halton.ca/chairscorner Ï2MÏFCJNÏWMSÏDCCJÏKMPCÏAMLÍBCLRÏ?QÏ?Ï N?PCLRÏAMLLCARÏUGRFÏMLCÏMDÏMSPÏ.&,Q Ï$GLBÏMSRÏFMUÏ?RÏwww.haltonparents.ca. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule February 20 February 21 February 22 February 22 February 29 Ï 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. -DDGACQÏAJMQCBÏDMPÏ$?KGJWÏ"?W Health & Social Services Committee Planning & Public Works Committee BKGLGQRP?RGMLÏ Ï$GL?LACÏ!MKKGRRCC Regional Council Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca Halton North Operations 8140 Fifth Line, RR #3, Georgetown Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Robert C. Austin Works Yard 11620 Trafalgar Road, Georgetown Open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Making Halton a better place to live, work and retire. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Regional Chair 160212 160212 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 "G?JÏÏMPÏÌÌÏkÏ2MJJÏ$PCCÏÌÌÌÏkÏ227ÏÌÌÏkÏUUU F?JRML A? 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