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May 26, 2023

Council Highlights – May 23, 2023

Valleyview, Alberta

Bylaw 23-945 ASP Steering Committee
Greenview has engaged Invistec Consulting Ltd. to prepare Area Structure Plan (ASP) for the DeBolt and Ridgevalley Hamlets. As part of the engagement process, a Steering Committee will be created to provide direct local input on the development of these plans. Bylaw 23-945 has been introduced to meet Municipal Government Act requirements for the creation of a Council Committee, which is proposed to consist of two (2) Councillors, six (6) residents (three from each Hamlet), and two (2) local business owners (one from each Hamlet). Requirements and application forms will be available on the MD of Greenview website.

Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association Sponsorship
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. Council approved a sponsorship for the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association in the amount of $5,000.00 for the “Remembering the Italian Campaign & Battle of Ortona” event to be held on September 8 – 10, 2023, in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Greenview to Support Fox Creek Chamber of Commerce “Big Iron Day”
The Fox Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual event, “Big Iron Day,” to celebrate community members and local businesses with a day filled with entertainment for the whole family. Council approved a sponsorship in the amount of $2,500.00 to the Fox Creek Chamber of Commerce for their event to be held on September 23, 2023, in Fox Creek, Alberta. The Greenview Economic Development team will be in attendance with a booth at this event and is looking forward to seeing everyone there.

Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow Sponsorship Approved
Greenview approved a sponsorship for the Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow in the amount of $2,000.00 to the Grande Prairie Traditional Pow Wow c/o Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services for the Traditional Pow Wow, which will be held on June 24 & 25, 2023, in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The main goal of this event is to preserve and promote Indigenous culture within the region and beyond it.

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Upcoming Events and Meetings
• June 13, 2023 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
• June 20, 2023 – Committee of the Whole, Grovedale Public Service Building
• June 20, 2023 – Ratepayer BBQ, Grovedale
• June 27, 2023 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
• June 27, 2023 – Ratepayer BBQ, Valleyview

Media inquiries may be directed to:
Stacey Sevilla | Manager, Communications & Marketing | Direct: 780-524-7625 stacey.sevilla@mdgreenview.ab.ca

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