The Village of Empress

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.

March 3 2025 Agenda

Land Use Bylaw

The Village of Empress Community Hall 314 Centre Street

Chair Yoga

The Empress Friendship Center is hosting Chair Yoga every Thursday in March, 2025 at 10 AM. Click here for more details.

February 19 2025 Agenda

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.

We love Friends Supper

The friendship center is hosting a “We Love Friends” Supper on February 10. Click HERE for more information.

Friendship Suppers

The Empress Friendship Center is hosting suppers on January 13 and 27, 2025. Click here for more details.

Agenda Available

The Agenda for the December 18, 2024 Regular Council meeting is now available.