MEDIA RELEASE: Reeve and Council Extend Condolences to the Balisky Family
January 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reeve and Council Extend Condolences On behalf of Council, Reeve Dale Smith wishes to extend sincere condolences to the families and friends directly affected by the tragic helicopter incident north of Eaglesham, AB, this past Friday night, which resulted in the loss of Wade Balisky, his wife Aubrey and 2 of their children. The Baliskys have been long-time residents of the DeBolt farming community in the MD of Greenview and will be dearly missed. [...]
Council Highlights – December 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Updates Incorporated into the Draft Sturgeon Lake Area Structure Plan The review of the existing Sturgeon Lake Area Structure Plan included open houses, surveys and sessions involving Council and the Citizen’s Panel that focused on identifying future development areas, water and wastewater servicing, housing form and density, recreation opportunities, along with open space and reserve dedications. As a result of those public engagement sessions, new guiding principles will be incorporated into the draft Sturgeon Lake Area Structure [...]
Council Highlights – November 23, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights - November 23, 2020 Greenview Committed to STARS Support Council has approved the STARS funding request in the amount of $210,000.00 for Grande Prairie base operations in 2021. STARS also submitted a request for Council consideration to enter into an agreement for a $500,000.00 commitment over a five-year term for the proposed new helicopter H145 to be based in Grande Prairie. STARS is in the process of replacing its fleet of nine helicopters commencing in [...]
Council Highlights – November 9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights - November 9, 2020 Partial Road Allowance Closure Requests Approved Greenview Council moved to approve the following Partial Road Allowance Closure Requests: Bylaw No.20-839 – Partial Road Allowance Closure Request South of SE-25-70-25-5: Greenview received a road closure request from Sturgeon Heights Community Club on August 1, 2019, to close 0.227 hectares (0.56 acre) ± of the undeveloped road allowance adjacent to the south boundary of the cemetery where gravesites are located. Bylaw No.20-840 – [...]
Council Highlights – October 26, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights - October 26, 2020 Greenview Establishes Advisory Board for Greenview Regional Multiplex Greenview desires to establish a Greenview Regional Multiplex Advisory Board by means of a Bylaw. The Advisory Board will act in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to the operations, maintenance and functions associated with the Greenview Regional Multiplex. Council approved first and second reading. Council Approves Three-Year Mutual Aid Fire Control Plan Historically, Greenview has entered into a Mutual Aid Fire [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: MD of Greenview Hires Executive Director to Lead Advancement of Industrial Land Development
October 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MD of Greenview Hires Executive Director to Lead Advancement of Industrial Land Development The Municipal District of Greenview is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle Reiling as the Executive Director, Greenview Industrial Development. Kyle’s economic development experience spans 20 years, with a central focus on industrial growth. His comprehensive knowledge of industrial developments in Alberta was a key factor in this move. Specifically, his past roles and activities include Manager of Industrial Development [...]
MEDIA RELEASE: MD of Greenview Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve
October 28, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MD of Greenview Elects Reeve and Appoints Deputy Reeve The Municipal District of Greenview Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Ward 5 Councillor Dale Smith as the Reeve and elected Ward 8 Councillor Bill Smith as Deputy Reeve for the municipality at the annual organizational meeting on Monday, October 26, 2020. Reeve Dale Smith’s background includes hands-on experience in the agriculture industry and a 35-year career in provincial public service as [...]
Council Highlights – October 13, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights – October 13, 2020 Public Hearing Scheduled for Request to Close Undeveloped Road Allowance Council gave first reading to Bylaw 20-856 to close 1.618 hectares ± of the undeveloped road allowance lying between NW-19-72-20-W5 and NE-24-72-21-W5. No concerns were received from referral agencies, and adjacent landowners would be notified at the public hearing stage. A Public Hearing for Bylaw 19-856 is scheduled to be held on December 14, 2020, at 9:15 am. Greenview Council Working [...]
Council Highlights – September 28, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights – August 24, 2020 Public Hearings Scheduled for Land Re-designation Requests Council gave first reading to Bylaw 19-828 to redesignate a 4.27-hectare area within SE-6-70-6-W6 from Agricultural One District to Country Residential One District. The parcel is located west of the Hamlet of Grovedale. The landowner wishes to subdivide the parcel, which contains her existing residence. No concerns were received from referral agencies, and adjacent landowners would be notified at the public hearing stage. A [...]
Media Release: 2020 Greenview Stakeholder Clay Shoot Another Great Success
September 24, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenview 2020 Stakeholder Clay Shoot Another Great Success The Municipal District of Greenview Council recently held its 2020 Greenview Stakeholder Clay Shoot on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at the Shot Shell Sporting Clay Range in Valleyview, AB, with 56 sports shooters participating. Greenview was pleased to welcome sports shooters from the neighbouring municipalities of the MD of Opportunity, County of Grande Prairie, MD of Smoky River, Town of Valleyview, and the Town of Fox [...]
Greenview is Looking for Your Feedback on a Labour Market Needs Assessment!
Greenview has partnered with Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, the City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie and Government of Alberta Labour and Immigration on a Labour Market Needs Assessment. We are now looking for local job seekers, employees, and businesses in Greenview to provide input and insights about the strengths and challenges in the local labour force as well as their priorities for workforce skills and training. Residents and businesses in the MD of Greenview, City of Grande [...]
Council Highlights – September 14, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council Highlights – August 24, 2020 Public Hearing Held for Advertising Bylaw 20-855 Acknowledging the decline of local newspaper options, Council held a public hearing for Bylaw 20-855 Advertising. This bylaw will allow for Greenview to advertise notices under Section 606 of the Municipal Government Act in other methods as prescribed to allow for the advertising of notices on the Greenview website and social media channels and make them available to ratepayers at Greenview Administration buildings. Council [...]
