The Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 was incorporated in 1914.
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.
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.
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NEWS & UPDATE
M.D. Office Closure
The M.D. office will be closed on September 29 & 30, 2022.
September 29 - Emergency Management Tabletop
September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Regular office hours will resume on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Fire Restriction in Effect
September 20, 2022
The Fire Ban has been downgraded to a Fire Restriction.
MD Safe Burning Practices
Read this before you burn!
MD ROAD CLOSURES
Updated September 22, 2022 at 1:10 p.m.
TWP 822 from RR 21 to RR 22 - CLOSED from 1:30-5:00 pm today.
TWP 822 from RR 25 to RR 30 - CLOSED from 9am to 3pm today.
TWP 822 from RR 30 to RR 31 - Reopened
Updated September 22, 2022 at 1:10 p.m.
TWP 822 from RR 21 to RR 22 - CLOSED from 1:30-5:00 pm today.
TWP 822 from RR 25 to RR 30 - CLOSED from 9am to 3pm today.
TWP 822 from RR 30 to RR 31 - Reopened
Public Notice
Bylaw No. 995, The Electronic Transmission of Documents Bylaw, was given first reading on September 13, 2022. Consideration for the second and third reading are scheduled for the October 11, 2022 Council Meeting.
- Click here for the Poster
- Click here for the Contest Rules & Photo Release
Development Officers Week September 18-24, 2022
Alberta Community Development Unit announces Online Learning Centre for Non-profits
On-Farm Climate Action Fund starts application intake in Alberta
to read the article, CLICK HERE
Speak now on Fertilizer Reduction!
Drinking Water Lead Testing - Bluesky & Whitelaw
In response to Health Canada’s new lead limit for the guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) guidance document for Managing lead in Municipal Drinking Water Systems, the MD of Fairview Utilities staff will be conducting lead testing from June to September of 2022 in the hamlets of Bluesky and Whitelaw.
Letters will be sent to selected homeowners and business owners in the hamlets of Bluesky and Whitelaw to set up a date/time for our utilities staff to complete the testing. Results will be kept confidential. The results of testing will only be released to you, and Alberta Environment & Parks (AEP), with a letter of consent signed by you.
THE WATER ACT ESSENTIALS
Making Changes to Water on Your Land
Did you know?
Under the Water Act, all water in Alberta is property of the Crown, even if it is located on private property. This means that a landowner wishing to make any alterations to the water flow on their land should contact AEP to obtain an approval prior to beginning the activity.
This includes any changes to drainage or changes to the purpose of a diversion, the installation of tile drainage, infilling, and the creation of dugouts, ditches, berms, and water crossings.
For more information please call AEP toll free at 310-3773 (within Alberta) or 1-877-944-0313 (outside of Alberta).
or click on the link: The Water Act Essentials
Notice of Assessment Roll
NOTICE – Water Consumption Rate Changes effective April 1, 2022
Due to an increase in rates by the Town of Fairview, which supplies water to the Bluesky Hamlet and Bluesky Water Truck Fill Station, the Council of the MD of Fairview has increased rates as follows:
Bluesky Hamlet Water Truck Fill Station:
The rate will increase from $5.90 per cubic meter to $5.97 per cubic meter effective April 1, 2022
Bluesky Hamlet Customers:
The water consumption rate will increase from $4.75 per cubic meter to $4.82 per cubic meter effective April 1, 2022
Capital replacement fees remain unchanged
CLEANFARMS - Changes to Pesticide & Fertilizer Container Collection Program
For more information please click HERE
Black Knot, a Severe Tree Disease
Click here to read article.
NOTICE TO RANCHERS AND PRODUCERS
Cleanfarms is a company that is known mainly for recycling various plastics such as herbicide containers, twine, and clean grain bags. They now will also be taking expired medications and herbicides/pesticides.
According to their website, cleanfarms.ca, they will be in the Fairview area in 2022 but at this time, they are unsure of the dates although probably sometime in the summer.
This notice is to inform you that Clean Farms service will be available, and we ask you not to dispose of the hazardous materials by burning or burying them until they can be brought to them for proper disposal. More information will be given to you via M.D. of Fairview website and social media as we go forward, otherwise check their website in 2022 as there will be more details when they have their times and date set.
RCMP URGING RURAL AND URBAN RESIDENTS TO USE ONLINE REPORTING
for more information, CLICK HERE
NOTICE REGARDING FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The AWOS Weather Reporting System at the Fairview Municipal Airport is recording current weather conditions, but is not broadcasting on the dedicated phone line. Repairs are ongoing.
Get Prepared: 60 Second Emergency Tips!
Being prepared for an emergency is about more than having a 72 hour Emergency Kit. Having supplies gathered is one step we can all take to being more prepared. As a bonus, having supplies ready not only helps to manage serious threats but can also take the inconvenience out of unexpected situations.
Check out the newest video and information sources:
Why you should have an emergency kit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLfrQbFakjo&list=PLvrD8tiHIX1It7JDJxxOsxaU-T3ieWIzD&index=10
https://www.alberta.ca/build-an-emergency-kit.aspx
HEMP WEED SUPPRESSION MATS FOR PLANTS NOW AVAILABLE!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
WATER ACT ESSENTIALS INFORMATION
- Statutory Right to Divert Water
- Allocation of Water
- What is the Priority Sequence?
- Making Changes to Water on Your Land
Please click HERE for information on these Water Act Essentials.
Explore Northern Alberta with the History Check App
The Municipal District of Fairview N0. 136 is a sponsor to Friends of Historical Northern Alberta Society (FHNAS) for the History Check App. A new way to explore Northern Alberta!
For more information or to download please click HERE.
Excavating Near Pipelines/Fence Post Placements
As rural Albertans gear up for another season of farming, Inter Pipeline joins the rest of the nation in observing Agricultural Safety Week and would like to take this opportunity to remind Albertans of the importance of clicking or calling before you dig.
Inter Pipeline is committed to making the safety of its pipeline system top priority. If you are planning to dig or excavate, even if it is just putting in a fence post within 30 metres, or 100 feet, of a pipeline, please take the time to know what’s below before you begin, and call or Click Before You Dig. This free service locates buried utilities and pipelines on your property, so you can work safely.
For more information please click HERE.
M.D. of Fairview Information and Summary of Facts Booklet
To view please click HERE
