The Village of Empress

Public Works phone number

Public Works has a new phone number (403) 664-0670.
This new number will be the number to use for regular, emergency or after hour calls. Public Works Department will rotate on call responsibilities, and we want to be sure we do not infringe on our employees time off. Thank you for using this new number, rather than phoning employees at home. We appreciate your consideration.

November Council Meeting

Please note the date of the next Council meeting has been changed from Thursday November 20th to Monday November 24th in the Village Office at 6:30. Council meetings are always open to the public.November 24, 2014 agenda

Craft Sale

Last Chance Christmas Craft sale Dec 13 Empress Community Hall. We are looking for crafters interested in booking a table for this sale. Hand made items only please. Call Lori at 403 565 2288 or Cathy 403 565 2191 or leave a message on the Forks Prairie Orchard Facebook page. Space is limited so call soon.

Proposed Ethane Pipeline Open House

There will be an open house in the Empress Hall Friday October 24, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00, to discuss the proposed Ethane Pipeline Project and an Ethane Storage Facility located directly across the South Saskatchewan River from Empress. The proposed project will develop underground caverns for the storage of ethane. As Empress is the closest community to this proposed project, it is important to be informed about the process and possible implications on the surrounding environment. Please take the time to go out and learn more about the project and the implications to our Community.

Proposed Bylaws Under Review

Please check out the draft traffic and dog bylaws presented at the last Council meeting. If you have questions or concerns please talk to any of your Council members or drop into the office to discuss with the CAO.

9-2014 draft traffic bylaw

8-2014 draft dog bylaw

September 18, 2014 Council meeting

Council meeting is this Thursday. Being discussed are a Cemetery Committee and 2 new Bylaws, – one is a Dog Bylaw , the other is a Traffic Bylaw.

September 18, 2014 agenda legal size

Welcome New Village Foreman

The Village of Empress would like to welcome Joshua Towle to Empress in the Position of Village Public Works Foreman. We also wish to thank Arlene Hall for her years of service to the Village. We will continue to see Arlene around as she will continue to operate the waste transfer station.

Public Works Foreman

The Village of Empress has an opening for a Public Works Foreman. The ideal candidate should be proficient in the performance of a wide variety of construction, repair, installation and maintenance activities in support of roads, cemetery, airport, parks and water/wastewater systems utilizing a variety of equipment and tools, performing related duties as appropriate. Please send resumes to cao@villageofempress.com or fax to (403) 565-2010.

Summer Fun Day Camp

Empress FCSS is sponsoring August Summer Fun Club for kids 4 to 14.
Monday, Wednesday Friday afternoons from 1 – 5

Activities would include:

• age appropriate crafts,
• learning new skills like magic tricks and juggling,
• music and
• production of a short play as a grand finale.

Ages 4 – 5  from 1 – 2pm.
Ages 6 and up from 2 – 4:30.

Please register at the town office or with That’s Empressive.

Empress is turning 100 years old!

We want to extend a warm welcome to all those who have come to help us celebrate our birthday bash. After all the months of preparation and planning, it is heartwarming to see such a great response from former residents, relatives, old neighbors and friends. The Council wish to pay special homage to the centennial committee and commend them for the wonderful job they have done to pull this off. So when you see one of our volunteers, don’t be afraid to pat them on the back and say thank you for a job well done. We have 3 days of fun planned, with activities for all ages, so no excuses, – go out and have some fun!