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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COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION:
The October 27, 2020 Council Meeting has been CANCELLED.
The next regularly scheduled Council Meeting will be on November 10, 2020.
OFFICE CLOSURE:
On Wednesday, October 28, 2020, the MD office will be closed from 1-2 p.m.
FAIRVIEW MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Update, October 23, 2020
The Airport Fuel Sale System is now fully functional.
2020 PROPERTY TAX DEFERRAL ENDING
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The M.D. of Fairview No. 136 is HIRING!
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NOTICE OF DUNVEGAN BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Please be advised of the following Alberta Transportation bridge construction work within the M.D. of Fairview No. 136:
· Dunvegan Bridge repair work requiring one lane alternating traffic and temporary full bridge closure with expected delays up to 30 minutes.
Construction period is September 30 to November 30, 2020.
Alberta Transportation has begun repairs and other work on Dunvegan Bridge. Speed limits have been reduced. Be prepared to stop, expect delays, and please obey all signage for your safety and the safety of workers.
Thank you for your consideration and patience as this work progresses.
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.
FARMLAND LEASE TENDER
Tenders must be submitted to the MD office by 2:30 p.m. Oct. 30, 2020.
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Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce
2020 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK NOMINATIONS
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Nominations are now open
for the 2020 Business of the Year Awards,
held annually in conjunction with Small Business Week.
2020 will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the most difficult years to be in business.
The Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to highlighting and celebrating the positivity, resiliency, adaptability, and generosity of our local business community.
Though we are not able to have our Gala this year the Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce still thinks it's important to recognize our outstanding business community!
Please take this opportunity to nominate a business or businesses you feel are deserving of some recognition!
All businesses, Chamber members and non-members within the District of the Town & MD of Fairview, Hines Creek and Clear Hills County are eligible for nomination for an award in their respective category.
The Fairview & District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the awards in the following categories:
Large Business of the Year (10 of more employees),
Small Business of the Year (Less than 10 employees),
Rising Star Award,
Agricultural Business Award,
Oil & Gas Service Industry,
Non Profit Organization of the Year,
Youth Employee of the Year (under 18),
Adult Employee of the Year,
Employer of the Year
Deadline for Nominations is Thursday October 15 2020
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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
MD ROAD CLOSURES
Updated October 7, 2020 at 9:35 a.m.
- There are currently no road closures
PRESS RELEASE - JULY 13, 2020
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROWTH PLAN
FIRE ADVISORY JULY 2, 2020
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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
To view please click HERE
