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Exciting News for Empress

A New Healing Centre is Coming

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LAND USE BYLAW 2025-01Adopted June 18, 2025

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Land Use Bylaw Public Hearing Continuation March 24 2025 6:30 Pm at the Village of Empress Community Hall

The public hearing for Bylaw 2025-01 has been extended to March 24, 2025. Please ensure all written submissions have been sent to this email address or a hard copy delivered to the Village Office. You are also welcome to attend the public hearing on March 24, 2025 at the Community Hall in Empress at 6:30 pm.

Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Land Use Bylaw 2025-01

Council has set a public hearing for the purpose of hearing from any person claiming to be affected by the proposed Land Use Bylaw 2025-01. The Public Hearing will be held on March 3, 2025, commencing at 6:30 p.m., at the Empress Community Hall, 314 Center Street. For more information, including how to submit a written submission or be heard at the Public Hearing, please see the NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. For more information please visit the Land Use Bylaw Review Landing Page.

Empress hires new Chief Administrative Officer

Council is pleased to announce that they have hired a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Jerry Gautreau. His first day with the Village will be January 15, 2025 and the official hand-over will take place at the January 15, 2025 Council Meeting. Jerry has a significant municipal experience as both a municipal councillor and as an administrator and Chief Administrative Officer. He will be a significant asset to the community and Council welcomes him.

Land Use Bylaw Review Update

Council will be considering first reading and setting a public hearing date for the new Land Use Bylaw at their January 15, 2025 Council meeting. The updated Draft Land Use Bylaw and associated Request for Decision documents can be found on the Land Use Bylaw Review Landing Page.

UPDATE: Land Use Bylaw Review

An update is available on the Land Use Bylaw Review landing page. Included in the update are next steps regarding the Land Use Bylaw Review, as well as new documents: What We Heard Report, Responses to the “What We Heard” Report, and a Request for Decision – What We Heard Report.