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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The M.D. is hiring!

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2022 Hamlet Clean up Extension

The Bluesky & Whitelaw hamlet clean ups will be EXTENDED. The large bins will remain in place until Thursday May 26, 2022.

The curbside appliance pick up date has also changed to Friday May 27, 2022 (8AM).

2022 Seniors' Barbecue

Notice of Assessment Roll

2022 Dust Control Application

We are now accepting applications for Dust Control. Application Deadline: May 20, 2022. No late applications will be accepted.

Click here for application form.

Bluesky Truckfill Service Disruption

The Bluesky Water Truck Fill Station is still shut down for upgrades and will remain closed until further notice. Upgrades are tentatively expected to be completed late July.

The Whitelaw Springs Water Truck Fill Station and the Whitelaw Hamlet Truck Fill Station are OPEN.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this work continues.

MD ROAD CLOSURES

Updated May 6, 2022 at 11:30 a.m..

There are currently no M.D road closures

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

2022 Farm Family Awards

Nomination Forms available HERE.

Submission deadline: June 30, 2022

Black Knot, a Severe Tree Disease

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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.

Oct. 6, 2021 - Fire Advisory in Effect

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MD Safe Burning Practices

Read this before you burn!

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

What goes into an emergency kit:
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