FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 19, 2022

Council Highlights – September 13, 2022

Valleyview, Alberta

2022 Surplus Disposal
Greenview Council approved the disbursement of surplus equipment and vehicles for the upcoming online Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers sale at their County of Grande Prairie location on October 5-7, 2022.

Greenview Industrial Gateway Road Tender
Council awarded Prairie North Construction of Acheson, Alberta, the Greenview Industrial Gateway road tender project, which consists of 2.8 km of roadways, and a new intersection at km 20.411 of Highway 40. This project will include grade widening, grading, base, paving and other works. The Greenview Industrial Gateway Road tender was awarded in the amount of $4,677,089.95, with funds to come from the Greenview Industrial Gateway 2022 and 2023 Capital budgets.

STARS Foundation – Letter of Support
Council directed Administration to provide a letter of support to STARS Foundation regarding the Registered Emergency Site Questionnaire Project (RESQ). The RESQ Project plays an integral role, and Greenview Council is supportive of the application of the Alberta Community Initiative Program grant for the RESQ Project.

Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN) Round Dance Sponsorship
AWN is a non-profit society located in Grande Cache representing over 500 adults and youth who share a unique history and ancestry as a distinct Indigenous group rooted in the Rocky Mountains. Council received a sponsorship request from AWN to help offset costs for the fall Round Dance on September 17, 2022. Council approved the sponsorship request in the amount of $2,500.00.

Town of Fox Creek Dog Park and Land Use Approval
The proposed location of the off-leash dog park in Fox Creek would occupy the back corner of the Multiplex land parcel, which Greenview holds title to approximately 60% of the land parcel that houses the Fox Creek Greenview Regional Multiples. Council approved Administration to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Fox Creek to develop a 1-acre off-leash dog park with no obligation to Greenview to fund the construction or ongoing operation and maintenance of the park.

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 Upcoming Events and Meetings

  • September 20, 2022 – Committee of the Whole, Grande Cache Public Service Building
  • September 27, 2022 – Regular Council Meeting, Valleyview Council Chambers
  • September 28, 2022 – Agricultural Services Board Meeting
  • September 30, 2022 – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Administrative Offices Closed from 1-3 PM for staff education

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

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