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Land Use Bylaw Open House – Nov 26, from 5-8pm
Posted on November 22, 2024 under: AnnouncementsCouncil and Administration are seeking your feedback on the Land Use Bylaw rewrite. Information on the Land Use Bylaw can be found on the landing page. We will be holding an open house on Tue Nov 26 at the Empress Community Hall. We have extended the hours from 5pm to 8pm to ensure that everyone has a chance to provide feedback. Please note that this is an OPEN HOUSE, not a town hall. There will be displays set up and an opportunity for you to speak with the CAO and Palliser Municipal Services (Land Use Bylaw Consultant). After the Open House and surveys are compiled, we will draft a “what we heard” report and suggest changes to Council prior to first reading. A public hearing will be held at a later date to allow an opportunity for more formal feedback.
Oyen & District Food Bank requests assistance
Posted on November 22, 2024 under: AnnouncementsThe Oyen & District Food Bank is finding that donations of both food and money are down from previous years. The Food Bank is requesting those who are able to donate. Donations can be left at the Oyen FCSS office, located at 313 3rd Street, Oyen. They are open Mon thru Thu from 10am to 4 pm. For more information call Imogene at 403-664-9676.
Empress receives $877,444 in additional funding
Posted on November 22, 2024 under: AnnouncementsDue to inflation and a change of scope, the Village of Empress requested additional grant funding, through the Alberta Municipal Water and Wastewater Program for the new Water Reservoir and Pump House Upgrade Project. We are pleased to announce that Ministers Dreeshen and Horner have granted our request with an additional $877,444 in funding. This funding is critical to ensuring the success of the project and the continued supply of safe drinking water for the Village. The letter from Minister Dreeshen can be found here. The Village thanks the Ministers for listening to our needs and assisting the Village.
Mayor Martin interviewed by the Cross Border Network Podcast
Posted on November 22, 2024 under: AnnouncementsMayor Martin’s interview can be found here.
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