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 & UPDATES
MD ROAD CLOSURES
Updated January 26, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.
Updated January 26, 2022 at 2:42 p.m.
- Range Road 34 South of TWP 803 - RE-OPENED
- Range Road 35 South of TWP 804 - RE-OPENED
Robert E. Walter Memorial Scholarship
The MD is hiring!
Click here to go to our Employment Opportunities page
FCSS January 2022 Kindness Challenge
Click HERE for the Seedling Order Form.
Workshop Agenda
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MD GRAVEL PITS CLOSED FOR SEASON
MD Gravel pits will be closed for the season as of 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 29, 2021.
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.
The MD is Seeking Members-at-Large for the following Boards & Committees.
Family Community Support Services Click here for details
Peace Region Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Click here for details
Family Community Support Services Click here for details
Peace Region Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Click here for details
2021 MD of Fairview Municipal Election
Official Results
Oct. 6, 2021 - Fire Advisory in Effect
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MD Safe Burning Practices
NOTICE
The Municipal District of Fairview # 136 would like to inform the public that the water has been shut off at the Maples for the winter season. Also, we will be locking the doors to the public washrooms at the Maples for the winter season and reopening them sometime in the spring. Firewood will be restocked during the spring clean-up.
Thank-you for your understanding.
NOTICE
The Municipal District of Fairview # 136 would like to inform the public that the water has been shut off at the Maples for the winter season. Also, we will be locking the doors to the public washrooms at the Maples for the winter season and reopening them sometime in the spring. Firewood will be restocked during the spring clean-up.
Thank-you for your understanding.
RCMP URGING RURAL AND URBAN RESIDENTS TO USE ONLINE REPORTING
for more information, CLICK HERE
January 15, 2021
Reeve Peggy Johnson and Mayor Gord MacLeod made the following joint Public Announcement:
Re: Regional Governance Study Final Report Available
The Town of Fairview and MD of Fairview #136 are pleased to announce the completion and publication of the Regional Governance Study Report. The Final Report from Transitional Solutions Inc. dated January 11, 2021 has been accepted as information by motion of each council.
Reeve Johnson and Mayor MacLeod thank all stakeholders for their participation in providing valuable input and information in the compilation of the Final Report. This report will form the basis of ongoing discussion and collaboration by our local elected officials.
The Final Report can be viewed below:
Further information regarding follow-up actions will be released as it becomes available.
MD of Fairview #136 Council
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
PRESS RELEASE - JULY 13, 2020
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH PLAN
May 13, 2020
Reeve Peggy Johnson and Mayor Gord MacLeod made the following joint Public Announcement:
The Town of Fairview and MD of Fairview #136 are fortunate to have a positive co-operative relationship. The two Municipalities are endeavoring to further improve that relationship in order to provide services in a more efficient & effective manner. The two municipalities are currently seeking a consultant to facilitate the development of a Regional Governance Study in collaboration with our stakeholders and residents, funded by the Provincial Government. Further information on this process will be released as it becomes available.
We look forward to working with the consultant once the study begins and encourage all residents, community groups and other stakeholders to participate in the public engagement opportunities when they are announced.
M.D of Fairview Council
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
