FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Highlights – April 8, 2025
Valleyview, Alberta
Veterans Memorial Gardens Events Get Greenview Support
The Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association is a non-profit organization whose mission is “To honour, dedicate & interpret the military history of Northwestern Alberta.” The Association owns and operates the Veterans Memorial Gardens and Interpretive Centre in Grande Prairie, a museum recognized by the Alberta Museums Association. The board of directors for this Association consists of motorcyclists who have a military background, are connected to the military through family, or are supporters of the cause. Council approved sponsorships in the amount of $1,000.00 per event for a total of $2,000.00 for hosting the “Tulips & Triumphs” event on June 28, 2025, and the “Soldiers of Suicide” Event on August 15-17, 2025, at the Veterans Memorial Gardens in Grande Prairie, Alberta, with funds to come from the 2025 Community Services Sponsorships & Donations budget.
Greenview Approves Sponsorship for Hoofing for Hope Event in Grande Cache
CX Solid Foundation is starting a 31-day horseback ride and fundraising campaign, “Hoofing for Hope,” in Grande Cache on June 3, 2025, at the Grande Cache Institution. The Foundation would like to hold a public event the following day in Grande Cache to raise awareness of the struggles and challenges that correctional officers, first responders, and high-stress professionals face. Council approved a sponsorship in the amount of $1,000.00 to the CX Solid Foundation for sponsoring a community event to be held in conjunction with the “Hoofing for Hope” event starting in Grande Cache, Alberta, on June 3, 2025, with funds to come from the 2025 Community Services Sponsorships & Donations budget.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
- April 15, 2025 – Committee of the Whole, Grande Cache Public Service Building
- April 22, 2025 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- April 23, 2025 – Agricultural Services Board Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- April 18, 2025 – Statutory Holiday, All Greenview Administration Offices Closed
- April 21, 2025 – Statutory Holiday, All Greenview Administration Offices Closed
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Stacey Sevilla | Manager, Communications & Marketing | Direct: 780-524-7625
stacey.sevilla@mdgreenview.ab.ca
Download a full copy of the April 8, 2025 RCM Highlights here.