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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MD ROAD CLOSURES
Updated July 28, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
- Road Closure - TWP Rd 805 from RR 52 to RR 53
- Road Closure - Range Road 53 from TWP 805 to TWP 811
Please take a moment and complete the Stakeholder Survey on the link provided:
https://www.fairviewregionalization.com/
PRESS RELEASE - JULY 13, 2020
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH PLAN
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to the authority given in Sections 264 and 265 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000 being Chapter M-26 of the Statutes of Alberta, notice is hereby given that the Council of the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 has given first reading to Loan Bylaw 975/COUNCIL/2020 which will, upon final approval, authorize lending to the Fairview Coop Seed Cleaning Plant, the sum of $1,340,000.00 (one million, three hundred and forty thousand dollars) at an interest rate of 3% per annum for the term of 25 (twenty-five) years for the purpose of reducing their indebtedness to United Farmers of Alberta and Agriculture Financial Services Corporation for the 2012 construction costs of the new seed cleaning plant.
Consideration for the second and third reading are scheduled for the 7th day of August, 2020.
Notice is hereby given by the Council of the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 that, unless a sufficient petition of the electors for a vote on Bylaw 975/COUNCIL/2020 is demanded, as provided for by the terms of Section 231 of the Municipal Government Act, the said Council may pass the said loan bylaw. Passage of the said loan bylaw, shall repeal Loan Bylaw #941/COUNCIL/2018.
Pursuant to Section 223 of the Municipal Government Act, the petition must be signed by electors of the Municipal District of Fairview No. 136 equal in number to at least 10% of the population. A petition for a vote of the electors on this proposed bylaw must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer within 15 days of the last publication of this notice and shall contain on each page an accurate and identical statement of the purpose of the petition. Further requirements of the petition are provided in Section 224 of the Municipal Government Act.
All persons interested are hereby notified and they are required to govern themselves accordingly.
A copy of Bylaw 975/COUNCIL/2020 is available for inspection at the Municipal Office, 10957 – 91 Avenue, Fairview, AB T0H 1L0 or at this link.
Date of the first publication of this notice is the 15th day of July, 2020.
Date of the second and last publication of this notice is the 22nd day of July,2020: therefore, the petition must be received by 4:30 pm on the 6th day of August, 2020 at 10957 – 91 Avenue, Fairview, Alberta, T0H1L0.
Sandra Fox
Chief Administrative Officer
GRAVEL HAUL NOTICE – July 9, 2020
Please be advised that an Alberta Transportation Contractor will be utilizing Range Road 35 from Highway 2 south to the AB Transportation Gravel Pit for gravel hauling for an
AB Transportation Highway Paving Project.
Expected timeline for the gravel haul is 4 weeks beginning approximately July 15, 2020 to August 15, 2020, weather permitting.
Ongoing road maintenance and dust control measures are in place.
All travelers are reminded to drive with extra caution and care on Range Road 35 during this time as gravel truck traffic will be substantial during the gravel haul period.
Any questions or concerns regarding the gravel haul can be directed to Alberta Transportation Peace Regional Office at 780-624-6280.
NORTH PEACE REGIONAL LANDFILL HAYING
PROPOSAL INVITATION
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FIRE ADVISORY JULY 2, 2020
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LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE NEEDED
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COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR JULY & AUGUST 2020
Council has cancelled their regularly scheduled meetings in July and August. Further, Council has set July 7, 2020 and August 4, 2020 as their regular meeting dates
UFA Rural Communities Foundation - $100,000 Community Grant Program
Now open. Click here for more information.
MD NEWSLETTER - JUNE 16, 2020
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!
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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
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