FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Highlights – June 11, 2024
Valleyview, Alberta
Greenview Council Approves Capital Grant for Little Smoky Cemetery Improvements
The Little Smoky Cemetery Committee was recently formed in August 2023, and the group applied within the regular grant process for new fencing to establish correct site boundaries. Council approved a capital grant of up to $20,000.00 to the Little Smoky Cemetery Committee to purchase and install new chain-link fencing at the Cemetery.
Nose Creek Area Fire Guard Grant Submission Supported
Administration has submitted an application to the FRIAA FireSmart Program to initiate Phase 1 planning for the potential construction of a fire guard to protect the settlement of Nose Creek. Estimated project costs are approximately $40,000. A Council Resolution is required to allow the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) Grant Expression of Interest (EOI) to move forward for consideration and approval of a grant, and Council moved to support the submission.
Aggregate Supply Tender Awarded
Council awarded Glacier Rock Resources Inc. the tender for the Aggregate Supply (4.25/1-inch) contract for New Fish Creek, Sunset House/Sweathouse, and Ridgevalley/Crooked Creek in the amount of $960,000 plus GST, with funds coming from the Operations Gravel Purchasing budget. The Request for Tender was posted on the Alberta Purchasing Connection on April 12, 2024, with a submission deadline of May 7, 2024. Administration received three submissions for evaluation, with one proponent meeting all the mandatory requirements for consideration.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
- June 18, 2024 – Committee of the Whole, Grovedale Public Service Building
- June 18, 2024 – Grovedale Ratepayers BBQ, Grovedale Community Hall, 5 pm – 7 pm
- June 25, 2024 – Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- June 25, 2024 – Valleyview Ratepayers BBQ, Greenview Regional Multiplex, Valleyview, 5 pm – 7 pm
Media inquiries may be directed to:
Stacey Sevilla | Manager, Communications & Marketing | Direct: 780-524-7625
stacey.sevilla@mdgreenview.ab.ca
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