The Village of Empress

is nestled between the Red Deer River and the South Saskatchewan River, at the eastern edge of Alberta. There is a wild feel to this quaint village surrounded by expansive farms and ranches, pronghorns, coyotes and so many different species of birds. The recreation opportunities for adventurers and star-gazers are boundless. Come and see for yourself!

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Controlled Burn Notification

Posted on June 9, 2026 under: Uncategorized

Special Areas residents and ratepayers are required to complete an online controlled burn notification before beginning a controlled burn.

Access the online form here

This form is available online 24/7 and is available whenever no fire restrictions are in place. If a fire advisory, restriction or ban is put in place before your controlled burn, you will be contacted to either cancel or modify the planned burn.

Learn more about controlled burns and fire safety on the Special Areas Board fire services page.

For more information on current Fire Advisories in place go to http://albertafirebans.ca/

Empress Summertime Fun

Posted on May 12, 2026 under: Announcements

Feedback Survey

Posted on March 26, 2026 under: Announcements

Village of Empress Strategic Planning Community Feedback Survey

Alternatively, you can use the same link from the Village of Empress Facebook page.

Please do the survey when you have the time. Thank you!

Correspondence and Complaints Policy

Posted on February 24, 2026 under: Announcements

Correspondence and Complaints Policy

View other Policies right here.

Empress Gravel Pit, Letter from Minister McIver

Posted on October 18, 2024 under: Announcements

Empress received a letter from Minister McIver, in response to the allegations made regarding the Empress Gravel Pit. Council requested that the letter be posted to the website in an act of transparency.

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