Huron Expositor, 2009-07-29, Page 9News
The Huron Expositor • July 29, 2009 Page 9
Goderich announces its support for studies on
the potential health impacts of wind turbines
Dave Sykes
The town of Goderich has lent
its support to a resolution from
the Huron County Federation of
Agriculture (HSFA) supporting
epidemiological studies into the
health impact of the specific in-
frastructure of wind energy proj-
ects on residents living near these
developments.
Council gave its support to the
resolution following a presenta-
tion to council by Wayne Black,
HFCA President but would not of-
fer
€fer its support toa request for a
moratorium on wind energy proj-
ects pending results of the health
study.
In his presentation to . council
July 13, Black
indicated that
the province is
assuming • full
jurisdiction for
renewable en-
ergy project ap-
provals, includ-
ing wind energy,
Yield signs may save
Jives, council told
From Page 3
down," Meidinger said in
the letter, noting that she
believes intersections with
yield signs di, Division Line
and Front Road and Front
Road and Sanctuary Line
are also potentially unsafe
for drivers.
If stop signs are installed,
"Lives may be saved and
serious injuries totally
avoided," she said in the
letter.
"If people don't yield,
they're probably not go-
ing to stop either," Siemon
said. "Having to stop will
j 1,.ct be a traffic trap."
Coun. Joe Steffler spoke
in favour of keeping the
use of yield signs "uni-
form" - across the munici-
pality, adding that council
needs to be "proactive and
not reactive" when dealing
with potential vehicle acci-
dents.
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He said the Huron Federation
still feels it's in the best interests
of Huron County residents that
the development of wind energy
projects be developed in a manner
respecting the health concerns of
residenth.
While acknowledging that mu-
nicipalities and the province had
to "move on exploring alternative
energy sources." Coun. Heather
Lyons said that studies examin-
ing health issues also had merit.
Wind farms and turbines are .lo-
cated well outside ofthe munici-
pal boundaries and town adminis-
trator Larry McCabe said that the
municipality had no authority to
pass control bylaws and that the
province has clearly made a deci-
sion that alternative energy is a
path it will continue .on.
The town had passed an interim
control bylaw in 2005 and town
planner Joyce Wilson said that
550 metre setback from buildings
now required for turbines was of
no significance to the municipal-
ity.
Councilors agreed to support
the study of health effects of wind
turbines on residents but would
not support the moratorium on
commercial wind energy projects
asked for the HCFA.
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MINTEmployngrd Ontario programa are funded
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through the Green Energy and
Green Economy Act.
He said the Huron Federation
still feels it's in the best interests
of Huron County residents that
the development of wind energy
projects be developed in a manner
respecting the health concerns of
residenth.
While acknowledging that mu-
nicipalities and the province had
to "move on exploring alternative
energy sources." Coun. Heather
Lyons said that studies examin-
ing health issues also had merit.
Wind farms and turbines are .lo-
cated well outside ofthe munici-
pal boundaries and town adminis-
trator Larry McCabe said that the
municipality had no authority to
pass control bylaws and that the
province has clearly made a deci-
sion that alternative energy is a
path it will continue .on.
The town had passed an interim
control bylaw in 2005 and town
planner Joyce Wilson said that
550 metre setback from buildings
now required for turbines was of
no significance to the municipal-
ity.
Councilors agreed to support
the study of health effects of wind
turbines on residents but would
not support the moratorium on
commercial wind energy projects
asked for the HCFA.
Credit for Farmers and
Agricultural Co-operatives
'anada's Economic Action Plan supports the tenevi al of the
agriculturesector and enables agricultural co-operatives to better seize
market opportunities. The Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) guarantees
an estimated $1 billion in loans over the next five years to Canadian farm families
and agricultural co-operatives. Farmers can use these loans to establish, improve,
and develop farms. Agricultural co-operatives may access loans to process, distribute,
or market the products of farming.
CALA features:
Up to $500,000 loans for land and buildings
Up to $350,000 for all other loan purposes
(The maximum aggregate ban limit for anyone bo ower is $5O4000 and $3 million for agricultural co-operatives)
Eligible applicants include:
• Established farmers
• Beginning/start-up farmers (Le. less than 6 years of farming)
• Farmers taking over the family farm
• Agricultural co-operatives with a majority (50% + 1) farmer membership
•
For more information:
Contact your financial institution
Call 1-888-346-2511
Visit agr.gc.ca/cala
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