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 1,673 residents, 734 dwellings and covers approximately 136,083 hectares.

News & Updates

SENIORS' BARBEQUE

The MD will be hosting a Seniors' BBQ on June 5th, 2013 - 11:30 am - 2:00pm. For more information on the event please click here.

HAMLET CLEAN UP

In effort to assist the residents of Whitelaw and Bluesky in their spring clean up efforts the MD will have dumspters in place in the Hamlets for trash from June 3rd - 11th and will pick up the old appliances on the morning of June 7th. For more information click here.

THE GRAVEL PIT IS NOW OPEN

The Whitelaw Gravel Pit is now open. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Land location is NE/NW 36-81-01-W6. To speak with someone at the pit directly please call 780-835-0884. To view a copy of the fees and schedules as they pertain to the pit please click here.

NEW (APRIL 29/13) SHELTERBELT TREES

For information on the 2013 shelterbelt tree pick up click here.

* NEW * (APRIL 24/13) CONSTRUCTION AT THE MAPLES

Please be advised there is construction underway at The Maples day use park (Dunvegan) and during this time there will be no water availibility and washroom facilities consist of portable toilets until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause while we work to improve the facility.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

CAPITAL ASSET/GRANT MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTANT (Corporate Service Clerk III) UPDATED APRIL 5/13

This is a permanent, full-time position

For a revised employment description and submission details please click here

Resumes may also be dropped off at the MD office located at

10957 - 91st Ave, Fairview

DOG CONTROL NOTICE

Please be reminded that in the Hamlets of Bluesky and Whitelaw - dog owners must purchase/renew a dog license. For more information please click here

MD CENTENNIAL IS IN 2014...

Updated April 22/13

The MD of Fairview will be 100 years old in 2014 and we are asking for community support and involvement to help us plan and host a celebration and/or create a legacy project! A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 7:00pm at the MD Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend this meeting but still wish to be involved we would be happy to take your information and keep you informed of the next meeting. Please contact the office at 780-835-4903.

Thanks!!

NOTICE WATER FILL STATIONS

Updated May 15/13

The water station in the Hamlet of Whitelaw is now fully operational. As this is treated water, there is a fee of $3.00/cubic meter. Personal accounts are required to use this facility.

The water station in the Hamlet of Bluesky is now fully operational. As this is treated water, there is a fee of $5.50/cubic meter. Personal accounts are required to use this facility.

Effective Jan. 2, 2013, personal accounts are required to use the fill station at the Whitelaw Springs. The 'Community Account' will be inactivated on that date. There continues to be NO CHARGE for the non-potable water at the Springs.

* 1 personal account operates all three water stations *

Account and PIN registration must be completed at the MD office prior to using any fill station. Registration cannot be accepted by telephone. To view the customer account agreement prior to attending the MD office, click here:

Any questions can be directed to the MD office at (780) 835-4903.

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES - FAIRVIEW HEALTH COMPLEX

The Fairview Health Complex is currently seeking volunteers to create a better quality of life for our residents in continuing care and accute care. For more information on the programs offered and contact information if you are interested please click here.

ALBERTA HISTORICAL RESOURCES FOUNDATION HERITAGE MARKERS PROGRAM

This program supports the development of heritage markers that promote greater awareness of the historic people, places, events and themes that have defined the character of our province. The markers are ideally sized for placement within parks, along trails or sidewalks and in other community locales.

For information on this program and the application form, please click here.

"CODE OF THE WEST"

Council has adopted the "Code of the West" as a philosophical guideline for our Municipality. To view a copy of the "Code of the West" please click here.

SEEKING MEMBERS AT LARGE

The MD continues to seek 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)

Heritage Advisory Committee (4 positions available)

If this is something that would be of interest to you, please send or fax a letter of intent to the MD office attention Ben Boettcher, CAO. Applicants must be MD Residents.