FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Council Highlights – November 10, 2026
Valleyview, Alberta
Updated Community Standards Bring Local Rules Together
An updated Community Standards Bylaw brings together provisions from several former Town of Grande Cache bylaws to support consistent application and enforcement. Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 26-1022, completing its adoption as part of Greenview’s ongoing review of bylaws following Grande Cache’s dissolution.
The bylaw incorporates existing snow and ice removal requirements, adds provisions addressing the intentional feeding of wildlife and placement of wildlife attractants, and establishes five-metre separation requirements for smoking and vaping near entrances and specified public-use areas. These provisions address community health and safety while providing clearer standards for residents and enforcement staff.
Road Maintenance Options Reviewed for Grande Cache Cooperatives and Enterprises
Road conditions within Grande Cache area Cooperatives and Enterprises were reviewed through a presentation Council accepted for information. These road networks are on privately owned lands, which limits Greenview’s options for providing municipal maintenance. Previous discussions explored obtaining road rights-of-way, but feedback at the 2021 open houses indicated resistance to transferring the necessary land.
The report outlined options including limited municipal maintenance, potential Community Impact Grants requiring exceptions to the grant policy, and continued advocacy for provincial assistance.
Grande Cache Off-Leash Dog Park Proposed for 2027 Budget
A designated off-leash area for dogs in Grande Cache will be included in the 2027 budget for Council’s consideration. Council directed Administration to include an $87,000 capital project at Berge Drive Park, with funding from the Contributions in Lieu of Municipal Reserve Land Reserve.
The proposed location, identified in the 2020 Grande Cache Recreation and Trails Master Plan, would provide a fenced space for dogs to exercise off-leash. Using an existing maintained park would avoid the additional costs of developing parking or clearing trees.
Additional Funding for Greenview Regional Agri-Plex Construction
The Greenview Regional Agri-Plex in Valleyview will receive an additional $2 million toward construction through a Community Impact Capital Grant agreement with the Valleyview & Districts Agricultural Society, funded from 2026 Unrestricted Reserves. Greenview has already provided $4.5 million for the project, including $4 million under a construction funding agreement and $500,000 in matching funds for a provincial Community Facility Enhancement Program grant. This latest decision brings Greenview’s total construction funding commitment to $6.5 million.
The facility is anticipated to be completed and open to the public by March 2027, providing space for recreational and educational events for residents and visitors. Council also directed Administration to include a separate amount of up to $100,000 in the 2027 operating budget to purchase and install the facility’s exterior building sign.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
- November 17, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting for 2027 Budget Deliberations, Valleyview Council Chambers
- November 24, 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
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