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Plant a Purple Garden to Uproot Elder Abuse

Do you have a flower barrel or garden area that you or your organization could dedicate to plant purple flowers? In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, members of the TriRegion Elder Abuse (TREA) Coordinated Community Response Network are asking for volunteers to host a “Elder Abuse Awareness” flower garden.

We already have 10 community gardens that will be displaying an information sign on Elder Abuse and resources in our community to support seniors in need.

“The...

Regular Council Meeting Highlights for May 10, 2021

Off-Site Levy Bylaw Scheduled for Public Hearing

After a first reading of the Off-site Levy Bylaw, Council has authorized Administration to proceed with a public hearing. Off-site Levies are a charge assessed to development lands at the time of subdivision or development agreement used to pay for off-site infrastructure associated with that development. The purpose of Off-Site Levies is to ensure funds are available for growth infrastructure projects, and that growth pays for growth.

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Highway 779 Update for May 7, 2021

Work began on widening 49 Ave east of 48 Street on Monday May 3rd. Construction on 49 Ave is anticipated to continue until the end of May.

The outside northbound lane is closed from 49 Ave to south of 52 Ave to accommodate removal of the curb & gutter and sidewalk along the east side of 48 Street. The lane will remain closed for the next few weeks until construction of the new curb, gutter and sidewalk have been completed.

Crews are working on placing the granular base course for the multi-use...

49th Avenue Construction Begins

49th Avenue road rehabilitation begins May 19. All construction is weather dependent.

Downtown Redevelopment Begins May 16

Construction notices have been delivered and fences will go up on May 16.  All construction is weather dependent.