M.D. of Fairview No. 136

When entering the MD for the first time you will descend into the beautiful Peace River Valley and then cross over the unique and breathtaking Dunvegan Bridge, the longest gravity-anchored suspension bridge in Alberta.

Currently we have a population total of 1,856 residents, 734 dwellings and cover approximately 136,083 hectares.

News & Updates

WHITELAW COMMUNITY MEETING

A community meeting between the M.D. of Fairview No. 136 and the community of Whitelaw will be held at the Whitelaw School Gymnasium on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Various community issues and needs will be discussed
Everyone welcome

REMINDER

It is time to renew your Dog License for the 2012 year. If you purchase the license before February 1, 2012 it will only cost you $10.00, any licenses purchased on or after February 1, 2012 will cost $20.00.

Dog licenses must be purchased yearly as per Bylaw No. 858

2012 RESIDENT QUESTIONNAIRE

It has been two years since a questionnaire was sent out to evaluate MD services and future planning. Council would like to re-evaluate their progress over the last few years by requesting residence input on current issues that Council is dealing with. For a copy of the questionnaire click here. Once you have completed the questionnaire you may either fax, mail, or drop off the questionnaire in person to the MD Office.

FARM FAMILY AWARD

Every two years the M.D. of Fairview has the privilege of nominating one deserving family to present the municipality at the Northlands Park for the AMA Farm Family Awards. The criteria for the award; select a family that is active both in agriculture and the community with the farm being the major source of income. If you know of a farm family that fits this criteria please contact Fred Sawchuk, Agricultural Fieldman at the Municipal District Office. If more information is required for the criteria, please search AMA Farm Family Awards. Deadline for submissions is February 14th, 2012.

HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SEEKING 5 MEMBERS AT LARGE

A Heritage Advisory Committee is established by bylaw and members are appointed by municipal council.

The role of a Heritage Advisory Committee consists of:

Representation of residents and community interests
Provides public input and expertise on heritage conservation decision-making
Advises council on heritage issues
Oversees the implementation of heritage initiatives
Makes recommendations to Council regarding Municipal Historic Resource designations

If this is something that would be of interest to you, please send or fax a letter of intent to the MD office. For further information you may contact Ben Boettcher or Carmen Enns at 780-835-4903.

SEEKING MEMBERS AT LARGE

The MD is currently seeking applications from individuals who are interested in serving as a member at large on the following boards and/or committees:

Development Appeal Board (2 positions available)
Community Services Committee (1 position available)

Applicants must be MD residents. If you are interested in any of the above positions please contact the Chief Administrative Officer, Ben Boettcher at 780-835-4903.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Full-Time Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician needed to work 5 days a week. Additional time may be required ocasionally. Welding, Fabricating and a current Class 1 drivers license would be an asset. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.