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The Town has been informed that access to 50 Avenue at the intersection of 48 Street is currently closed for Alberta Transportation’s Highway 779 construction project. The intersection is scheduled to be paved and reopened to traffic by end of day Wednesday, July 29.

Alberta Transportation’s (AT) Highway 779 Project continues with grade widening between 57 Avenue and 55 Avenue. Curb and gutters are scheduled to be poured this Friday (June 26) and Saturday (June 27).

Judy Bennett Appointed Deputy Mayor. Councillor Judy Bennett has been appointed as the acting Deputy Mayor as of last night’s meeting.

The Town has been informed by Alberta Transportation (AT) that both southbound lanes of 48 Street between 55 Avenue and 57 Avenue will be closed on Friday, June 19 to accommodate concrete pouring for the Highway 779 project. While lanes are closed, traffic will be shifted to the centre northbound lane and northbound traffic will be restricted to the outside lane only.

Downtown Redevelopment is moving forward with the installation of the water main on the east side of 50 Avenue. Concrete work for the sidewalk west on 50 Avenue is now complete.

Communities thrive when we care about each other and our neighbourhoods. The need for neighbourhood connections is now more important than ever. .

Residents are invited to participate in the Regional Canada Day Virtual Celebration on July 1, 2020, presented exclusively through Facebook. Visit.

June 9 marked the Government of Alberta’s announcement to enter Stage 2 of the Relaunch Strategy. The Town is working to understand the new guidelines and the impact of potential reopening of Town facilities previously closed due to COVID-19.

Alberta Transportation reopened the intersection of 48 Street (Hwy 779) and 57 Avenue at 7:00AM this morning. Detour signs in the area have been removed by construction crews.

Alberta Transportation has informed the Town the opening of the 57th Avenue intersection has been delayed.