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Council Highlights – April 22, 2025
Valleyview, Alberta
Greenview 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw Approved
Council passed the final Operating and Capital budgets on March 25, 2025. In addition to collecting property taxes for municipal purposes, Greenview is also required to collect property taxes for Seniors Foundation requisitions and on behalf of the province for designated industrial properties and education. Council moved to approve the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw with no changes to the tax rates for Rural Residential, Grande Cache residential, or Non-Residential property taxes.
Greenview Approves Sponsorship for Grande Cache Heritage Rendezvous Event
In late 2024, a committee was formed, encompassing representatives from the Tourism & Outfitting industry, the Grande Cache Chamber, and the Golden Age Club, to develop an annual festival that would celebrate the rich history, culture, and traditions of the Grande Cache community. This proposed festival is supported by the Grande Cache Chamber of Commerce and is scheduled for June 27-29, 2025, at various locations throughout Grande Cache, including the Grande Cache Tourism Center, Recreation Center and Central Park. As part of the celebrations, legendary pioneers and the first entrepreneurs (outfitters and trappers) who contributed to making Grande Cache what it is today will be honored. Council approved a sponsorship up to $20,000.00 to the Grande Cache Chamber of Commerce for the Grande Cache Heritage Rendezvous in Grande Cache, Alberta, with funds to come from the 2025 Community Services Sponsorships & Donations budget.
Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society Event Gets Greenview Support
PARDS is a not-for-profit organization that focuses on unique and specific therapies for people living with disabilities or challenges. The PARDS Community Carnival and Fun Ride, to be held on June 7, 2025, is free for the community to attend and includes games, treats, face painting, a petting zoo, pony and wagon rides, and the PARDS Fun Ride, which engages the horse community with two designated trails for riding. Riders pay a registration fee and collect pledges in support of PARDS. Council approved a sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to the Peace Area Riding for the Disabled Society (PARDS) for the PARDS Community Carnival and PARDS Fun Ride in the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, with funds to come from the 2025 Community Services Sponsorships & Donations budget.
Tender Awarded – Recycling, Waste, and Confidential Shredding
At the March 25, 2025, Council meeting: A Request for Proposal (RFP) for Recycling, Waste, and Confidential Shredding Services was posted on Alberta Purchasing Connection January 27, 2025, and closed February 21, 2025. The scope includes services for all Greenview Administration Buildings and the hamlets and communities within Greenview. The RFP sought proposals for a three-year contract, with the possibility of extending the agreement for an additional two years. Two proposals were received and evaluated. Prairie Disposal was awarded the contract for this service at a price of $700,464.00 plus GST for a three-year term. However, upon reviewing the contract prepared by Administration, Prairie Disposal advised that an input error was submitted (monthly, instead of weekly). As such, the quoted price should have been $996,672.00 plus GST for the three-year term, an increase of $296,208.00. Council rescinded Motion 25.172 passed on March 25, 2025, awarding the Request for Proposal for Recycling, Waste, and Confidential Shredding Services to Prairie Disposal Ltd. and further moved to award the tender to the next proponent listed as GFL Environmental Inc. for a three-year term, in the amount of $1,015,393.98 plus GST, with funds to come from the Environmental Services and Facilities Maintenance operational budgets.
Tender Awarded – Bridge File 77259
In 2024, Administration proceeded with preliminary engineering and completed the detailed design for Bridge File 77259 (Tributary to Sweathouse Creek). The project’s scope includes removing and disposing of the existing 1724mm diameter structural plate corrugated steel pipe (SPCSP) and replacing it with a 2430mm diameter by 40m long welded steel pipe. The tender was posted on the Alberta Purchasing Connection on February 24, 2025, and closed on March 17, 2025. Administration received three proposals for evaluation, with eight meeting the mandatory requirements for consideration. Council awarded the tender for the Bridge File 77259 replacement to In-Line Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $899,800.00 (plus GST), with funds to come from the 2025 Capital Budget, Project BF77259.
Tender Awarded – Bridge 78147
In 2024, Administration proceeded with preliminary engineering and completed the detailed design for Bridge File 77259 (Tributary to Smoky River). The project’s scope includes the removal and disposal of the existing 1524mm x 49m corrugated steel pipe (CSP) and replacing it with a 1800mm x 73m CSP pipe. The tender was posted on the Alberta Purchasing Connection on February 24, 2025, and closed on March 17, 2025. Administration received 11 proposals for evaluation, with all meeting the mandatory requirements for consideration. Council awarded the tender for the Bridge File 78147 replacement to Wild West Dirt Works Ltd., in the amount of $325,600.00 (plus GST), with funds to come from the 2025 Capital Budget, Project BF78147.
Tender Awarded – Bridge 79118
In 2024, Administration proceeded with preliminary engineering and completed the detailed design for Bridge File 77259 (Tributary to Smoky River). The project’s scope includes the removal and disposal of the existing 1524mm x 49m corrugated steel pipe (CSP) and replacing it with a 1800mm x 73m CSP pipe. The tender was posted on the Alberta Purchasing Connection on February 24, 2025, and closed on March 17, 2025. Administration received 11 proposals for evaluation, all of which met the mandatory requirements for consideration. Council awarded the tender for the replacement of Bridge File 79118 to Wild West Dirt Works Ltd. in the amount of $240,500.00(plus GST), with funds to come from the 2025 Capital Budget, Project BF79118.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
- May 13, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- May 19, 2025 – Statutory Holiday, All Greenview Administration Offices Closed
- May 20, 2025 – Committee of the Whole, Valleyview Council Chambers
- May 27, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- May 28, 2025 – Agricultural Services Board Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Stacey Sevilla | Manager, Communications & Marketing | Direct: 780-524-7625
stacey.sevilla@mdgreenview.ab.ca
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