Spring Water Freeze ups

The Village has been experiencing some residential freeze-ups with the warming weather driving the frost down. Please consider running your water. If you do not use a lot of water, a small steady stream should help prevent your property from freezing up.

FREEDOM TO READ WEEK

Council declares February 24 to March 2, 2019 as Freedom to Read Week in the Village of Empress

2019 freedom to read week

To Give Away

The Village of Empress has 2 older pianos and one older organ to give away before February 15th, 2019. If interested, please contact the Village Office. 403 565-3938

Cash Curling Bonspiel

January 23-26, 2019 Cash Curling Bonspiel. Get your teams into Brad by phoning or texting 306 661-0409. $200.00 per team. Always a great time.

Christmas hours

The Village office will be closed December 24-26, reopening on December 27th.

Christmas light up Campaign

Join us December 3rd for our annual Christmas light up campaign, at the park beside the Village Office. 4:30 to 7:30 wiener roast,hot chocolate, hay ride, Christmas tree light up.

Empress Annual Open House

The Annual Open House is 6:30 November 29th at the Communty Hall. We will have a special presentation from Mary VanDerKloet, our Hall Committee, Parks,Trails and Recreation Committee, our Airport Committee and our Hospital Committee. Please join us

Tax Forfeiture Sale

GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE  OF ALBERTA

PUBLIC SALE OF LAND

(MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT)

VILLAGE OF EMPRESS

Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Village of Empress will offer for sale, by public auction in the Village Office, #6, 3rd Avenue West, Empress, Alberta on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., the following lands:

 Plan                    Block                Lot             Lot          Lot         Lot                          C of T

Each parcel will be offered for sale, subject to the approval of the Village of Empress, and subject to a reserve bid and to the reservations and conditions contained in the existing certificate of title.

Reserving thereout all mines and minerals.

The land is being offered for sale on an “as is, where is” basis, and the Village of Empress makes no representation and gives no warranty whatsoever as to the adequacy of services, soil conditions, land use districting, building and development conditions, absence or presence of environmental contamination, or the develop ability of the subject land for any intended use by the Purchaser.

No bid will be accepted where the bidder attempts to attach conditions precedent to the sale of any parcel. No terms and conditions of sale will be considered other than those specified by the Town.

Terms and conditions of sale will  be announced at the sale, or  may be obtained from the undersigned.

The Village of Empress may, after the public auction, become the owner of any parcel of land that is not sold at the public auction.

Redemption may be affected by payment of all arrears of taxes and costs at any time prior to the sale.
Dated at Empress Alberta on August 23, 2018.

Debbie Ross, CAO Village of Empress

Empress Library Manager Position

Empress Library Manager

The Empress Library Board seeks an energetic and creative person to become our new Manager of the Library Services. Empress is a village of approximately 150 people with additional population from surrounding areas that access the library services.

The Library is well established and is an integral part of the community. The Empress Library is a member of the Marigold Library System which provides access to over 3 million items through electronic book sharing (TRAC).

The Library Manager reports to the Library Board and is accountable for planning, development, coordination and management of library services

in accordance with policies established by the Board and with relevant legislation (i.e. Alberta Labor Standards, Human Rights, Health & Safety)

Duties will include:

• Supervising, managing and leading staff in providing excellent customer service

•   Developing and maintaining the library’s collection
•   Measuring and development of community driven services and programs
• Ensuring adherence to annual budget, assist the Board in its preparation
• Maintain a strong, cooperative relationship of all library systems (staff, regional member libraries and the Alberta Library Community)
• Actively participates in the development of library policies, procedures and training programs and services
• Advocates for the library by developing, promoting and maintaining relationships in the community

Qualifications:

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalency

• Experience in dealing with the public, including children and young adults

• Preference for local residents

• Strong organizational and communication skill (oral and written)

• Familiarity with computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Excellent human resources management skills and strong teamwork ethic

• Able and willing to work flexible hours

• Has valid drivers license and own transportation

• Able to pass “vulnerable person” police check

Salary and Benefits:

• The successful candidate can expect salary commensurate with education and experience

Please forward your resume cover letter as well as 2 references to: Gerry Congram, Chair

Email: geraldine.comgram @gmail.com Subject line: Manager of Empress Library

Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 5, 2018

Electronics, Paint & Household Hazardous Roundup