MEDIA RELEASE: Councillor Resignation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 14, 2023 Councillor Resignation Valleyview, Alberta The Municipal District of Greenview has been made aware of the resignation of Councillor Duane Didow. We understand the potential impact on Grande Cache ratepayers, and their representation remains a high priority for Greenview. Reeve Tyler Olsen and Council will continue to serve the residents of Grande Cache, as we determine the best options to move forward. Greenview continues to stand firm in its commitment to a high level [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Municipal District of Greenview and County of Grande Prairie, Alberta BDO Zone Issued ‘A’ Rating For Woody Biomass
PRESS RELEASE: MUNICIPAL DISTRICT OF GREENVIEW AND COUNTY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA BDO ZONE ISSUED ‘A’ RATING FOR WOODY BIOMASS – ‘A’ Rating can help unlock Alberta’s forestry bioeconomy – November 2, 2023 The Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, the County of Grande Prairie, and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. The prestigious ‘A’ rating denotes ‘high quality’ feedstock supply chains and infrastructure, based on robust [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: MD of Greenview Re-Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2023 MD of Greenview Re-Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve Valleyview, Alberta The Municipal District of Greenview Council is pleased to announce the re-election of Ward 9 Councillor Tyler Olsen as the Reeve and appointed Ward 8 Councillor Bill Smith as Deputy Reeve for the municipality at the annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. Reeve Tyler Olsen has a rich industrial and commercial trucking background. A steadfast resident of Grande Cache, AB, [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Municipal District of Greenview and Alberta Transportation collaborate on key road exchange in Grovedale area
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2023 Municipal District of Greenview and Alberta Transportation collaborate on key road exchange in Grovedale area Valleyview, Alberta — The Municipal District of Greenview has entered into a tentative agreement with the Province of Alberta for the purpose of exchanging provincial Highway 666 and Township Road 700 in the Grovedale, Alberta area, with additional concessions. Details of the agreement will be forthcoming. This joint initiative aims to finalize the exchange by the end of [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: 6th Annual Greenview Charity Clay Shoot a resounding success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2023 6th Annual Greenview Charity Clay Shoot a resounding success Valleyview, Alberta The 2023 Greenview Charity Clay Shoot, hosted by the Municipal District of Greenview Council, took place on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Valleyview's Shot Shell Sporting Clay Range and was a huge success. This year saw 113 participants and the generous backing of 36 corporate partners. We are excited to announce that the event raised a remarkable $63,730.44, with all funds directly [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Municipal District of Greenview launches survey to establish business priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2023 Municipal District of Greenview launches survey to establish business priorities Valleyview, Alberta — The Municipal District of Greenview (Greenview) has officially launched a new Business Retention and Expansion survey for the region. By inviting businesses from Greenview along with the Towns of Fox Creek and Valleyview to participate in this survey, information will be collected and used to plan future economic development initiatives focused on the top priorities of local businesses within Greenview [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Greenview Stands Resilient in the Face of Unprecedented Wildfires, Launches ‘Greenview Gives Thanks’ Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2023 Greenview Stands Resilient in the Face of Unprecedented Wildfires, Launches ‘Greenview Gives Thanks’ Campaign Valleyview, Alberta — May 5, 2023, marked the beginning of a disaster that will not soon be forgotten. Unprecedented wildfires, fuelled by extremely dry conditions and high wind speeds, ignited across our borders, threatening towns and communities throughout Greenview. The communities of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, Valleyview, Little Smoky, Fox Creek, Grovedale, and Sweathouse faced significant risks as multiple [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Non-Residential Tax Rate Returns to 2016 Level
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Non-Residential Tax Rate Returns to 2016 Level Valleyview, Alberta: Council approved Greenview’s 2023 property tax rates at their meeting on April 25, 2023, including a small increase to the non-residential rate. The approved non-residential tax rate of 7.335 mills is a 0.65 mills increase over 2022, removing a reduction in taxation put in place to assist industry during tough economic times. There will be no increase in residential tax rates. Greenview Reeve [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Fatal House Fire in Grovedale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2022 Fatal House Fire in Grovedale Valleyview, Alberta On November 15, 2022, at approximately 2:20 AM, Greenview Fire-Rescue Services STN #32 - Grovedale responded to a house fire with a report of an occupant inside. Fire crews made entry, removing the individual from the house as well as extinguishing the fire with the assistance from County of Grande Prairie firefighters. Efforts to revive the victim failed despite valiant efforts by the attending fire crews [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: MD of Greenview Re-Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2022 MD of Greenview Re-Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve Valleyview, Alberta The Municipal District of Greenview Council is pleased to announce the re-election of Ward 9 Councillor Tyler Olsen as the Reeve and appointed Ward 8 Councillor Bill Smith as Deputy Reeve for the municipality at the annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Reeve Tyler Olsen’s background includes hands-on experience in the industrial and commercial trucking industry. A long-time resident of [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Peace Region Home to “Unprecedented Collaboration” say Regional Officials
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2022 PEACE REGION HOME TO “UNPRECEDENTED COLLABORATION” SAY REGIONAL OFFICIALS CALGARY, AB, October 26, 2022 – At an event held in Calgary, the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, and MD of Greenview highlighted the unprecedented collaboration between municipal governments that has allowed the Peace Region to become a leader in traditional energy and emerging energy technology and innovation. “Alberta’s Northwest is a leader in traditional energy and emerging energy [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: Greenview Fire Rescue Services Launches Green Light Pilot Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2022 Valleyview Greenview Fire Rescue Services Launches Green Light Pilot Program On November 1, 2022, Greenview Fire Rescues Services (GFRS) will launch the Volunteer Firefighter Green Light program, which will enhance public safety and awareness by identifying Greenview Firefighters who are in the process of either mustering to the station for an emergency or responding directly to an emergency incident in their personal vehicle. The use of a flashing green light will provide motorists [...]
