FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Highlights – May 12, 2026
Valleyview, Alberta
Council Approves Replacement of DeBolt Fire Rescue Truck
Council has approved a $1.3 million amendment to the 2026 Capital Budget to replace DeBolt fire truck apparatus F75, which was previously declared a total loss.
The project will be funded primarily through $1.17 million in insurance proceeds, with the remaining $130,000 coming from the New Capital Reserve.
F75 played an important role in frontline emergency response across the region, supporting fire, rescue, medical, and highway incident response services. Administration has identified a replacement unit with an anticipated delivery date of November 2026, helping restore critical response capacity while reducing reliance on mutual aid and the need for resource reallocation.
Greenview Supports 2026 Grande Prairie Regional Airshow
Greenview will provide $2,000 in sponsorship funding to the Rotary Club of Grande Prairie in support of the 2026 Grande Prairie Regional Airshow, taking place August 1 and 2 at the Grande Prairie Regional Airport. The Rotary Club is a non-profit organization that supports communities through local programs, youth mentorship, and charitable initiatives that enhance the quality of life across the region and beyond.
The airshow will feature aerial demonstrations, historic and modern aircraft displays, and educational opportunities connected to aviation, military service, and STEM-related careers. Expected to attract thousands of attendees from across the region and province, the event provides family-friendly entertainment while supporting tourism, community engagement, and opportunities for residents to experience a large regional event close to home.
Council Appoints Steering Committee for New Municipal Development Plan
Council has appointed five Councillors, Nicholas Hansen, Paul Bailey, Darren Soderquist, Chad Taylor and Reeve Ryan Ratzlaff, to serve on the Municipal Development Plan (MDP) Steering Committee. Councillors will work alongside appointed public representatives Matt Brown, Brian Olfert, Shauna Head, and Donna Duda from Areas 1, 3, 4 & 5 as Members-at-Large, to help guide the work of Administration and the Project Team from O2 Planning and Design as they engage with Greenview’s residents during the Development of a modernized Municipal Development Plan for Greenview. Council further directed Administration to readvertise for a Member-at-Large from Area 2 (Wards 3 & 5) to ensure appropriate local community representation.
The Municipal Development Plan establishes Greenview’s long-term vision for land use, growth, and development across the municipality. The current plan was initiated in 2014 and adopted in 2016; the updated MDP will reflect changes over the past decade in areas such as governance, infrastructure, service delivery, industry and community priorities.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
- May 18, 2026 – Statutory Holiday, All Greenview Administration Offices Closed
- May 19, 2026 – Committee of the Whole Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
- May 26, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
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 May 12, 2026, RCM Highlights here.