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April 25, 2022

Council Highlights – April 12, 2022

Valleyview, Alberta

Range Road 64 Resurfacing Contract Awarded
The Range Road 64 resurfacing project is approx. 3 km in total length of regrading for future surfacing. Council awarded the Range Road 64 Regrade Project to Wild West Dirt Works Ltd. for $1,844,713.50 and approved additional funding of $283,767.50 to be transferred from reserves to the RD18008 project with funds to come from the 2022 Road Construction Capital Budget.

Greenview Awards Engineering for Range Road 230 Base Pave Project
Range Road 230 is located approx. 4km west of Valleyview, south of Hwy 43. This road is used by area residents and industry in the area. The road was regraded and widened in 2020 with day labour and built for future asphalt. During 2022 budget deliberations, this project was brought forward and approved in the Interim Budget. Council awarded the Engineering for the Base Pave project on Range Road 230 to Beairsto & Associates Ltd. in the amount of $134,871.54 with funds to come from the 2022 Road Surfacing Capital Budget.

Greenview Awards Engineering for Range Road 251 Overlay Project
The Range Road 251 overlay project is approx. 3.5 km in total length, including asphalt overlay and spot repairs throughout due to sloughing in the past two years. Range Road 251 is located approx. 27km west of Valleyview and south of Highway 43. The road is used by industry, local residents and access to the Sturgeon Heights Transfer Station. During 2022 budget deliberations, this project was brought forward and approved in the Interim Budget. Council moved to award the overlay project on Range Road 251 to WSP for engineering in the amount of $68,302.08, with funds to come from the 2022 Road Surfacing Capital Budget.

Township Road 692 Regrade Project Awarded
Township Road 692 Regrade project is approx. 3kms in total length. The project was brought forward during budget deliberations because of the heavy Industrial traffic, residential traffic, and the only access to Greenview’s Pinto gravel pit. During 2022 budget deliberations, this project was brought forward and approved in the Interim budget. Council awarded Township Road 692 Regrade project to PME Inc. for $1,513,696.27 and approved additional funding of $513,696.27 to be transferred from reserves to the RD20008 project in the 2022 Road Construction Capital Budget.

Contract Approved with WaterSMART Solutions for Greenview Industrial Gateway Water Application Management Process
The approximate 2,000-acre boundary within the Greenview Industrial Gateway (GIG) requires access to a secure and reliable water supply that can support long-term operations and growth. The successful GIG Water Management Proponent will act as a project manager and Greenview’s sole point of contact and will also include working closely with Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) and Greenview to support the application throughout the regulatory review process. Council authorized Administration to enter into a contract with WaterSMART Solutions Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, with an upset limit of $1,263,000.00 for the Greenview Industrial Gateway Water Application Management Process, with funds to come from the Greenview Industrial Gateway Budget.

DeBolt Lift Station Forcemain Construction Contract Awarded
In 2019 Associated Engineering was retained to review the pumping capabilities of the DeBolt Main and the Creeks Crossing lift stations as well as the existing force main’s capacity. This review was triggered due to high volumes of infiltration entering DeBolt’s sewer collection system during spring run-off and extreme rainfall events. Through the review, it was discovered that the two lift stations are not able to pump simultaneously. Council awarded the DeBolt Lift Station Forcemain construction contract to Glen Armstrong Construction Ltd. for $825,030.00 with funds to come from the approved Capital Budget, Project WW20005.

Council Approves Proclamation of Economic Development Week May 9-13, 2022
This year, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is inviting all municipalities to join them to help amplify economic development efforts in our province by taking part in the 2022 Community Challenge. EDA is challenging all Alberta Communities and municipalities, large and small, to officially proclaim “May 9 – 13 as Economic Development Week.” Economic development is critical to the growth of municipalities. It is the foundational work to creating jobs, supporting businesses, and improving the quality of life for residents in communities of all sizes. Post-COVID economic recovery is a top priority for many communities. Council recognizes the importance of demonstrating support for Greenview’s economic development efforts and moved to proclaim May 9-13, 2022, as Economic Development Week.

Greenview Approves Aseniwuche Winewak Nation Round Dance Sponsorship
At the Grande Cache curling rink, the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN) is hosting a Round Dance on April 30, 2022. The Round Dance is a traditional indigenous cultural community event. This free event is open to the public. A meal is planned prior to the round dance, with raffles, prizes and a midnight lunch expected to be offered for all participants. Recognizing the importance of this annual indigenous cultural event, Council approved a sponsorship in the amount of $3,000.00 to the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation for the Annual Round Dance in Grande Cache on April 30, 2022, with funds to come from the Community Services Miscellaneous Grants Budget.

2022 Operating and Capital Budgets Approved by Council
Greenview Council is focusing on the continued development of critical infrastructure, maintaining and enhancing essential community programs and services, with the continued support of regional partnerships and collaborations. Following deliberations, Council approved the 2022 operating and capital budgets with no projected increase to the municipal tax rates. Residential and non-residential tax assessments will see an incremental increase in the provincial government education requisition and increased funding for senior housing requisitions, which are not governed by the MD of Greenview.

The overall $224.5 million budget includes $136.6 million for general operations, $26.6 million for amortization, and $61.9 million for capital projects, including $14.1 million in projects carried over from the previous year.

The operating budget saw a slight percentage increase along with a slight increase in revenue. The capital budget was approached with careful deliberation, without sacrificing any planned infrastructure projects and remains fully funded from restricted reserves.

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Upcoming Events and Meetings

  • April 26, 2022 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
  • April 27, 2022 – Agricultural Services Board Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
  • May 10, 2022 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers


Media inquiries may be directed to:
Stacey Sevilla
Manager, Communications and Marketing
Direct: 780.524.7625
stacey.sevilla@mdgreenview.ab.ca
Web: www.mdgreenview.ab.ca

To download a copy of the Council highlights please click here: Council Highlights – April 12, 2022