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Following changes to Alberta’s Local Authorities Elections Act, all municipalities will use a list of registered voters for the upcoming October 20 election.

Register now with VoterLink:

www.voterlink.ab.ca

info@elections.ab.ca

toll-free at 310-0000 then dial 780-427-7191

Preparing for the Role

Have you decided you’re going to run for Council? Here are a few things you can do to prepare yourself for the role if you’re elected:

• Reading council agendas and minutes, and talking with current councillors;
• Viewing some council meetings;
• Connecting with former and current elected officials in your region or community to learn about their experiences;
• Meeting with local community groups to learn more about the important issues in your area.

It is also strongly encouraged that prospective nominees have a conversation with the MD’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to discuss the position further.

To schedule a meeting with the CAO, please contact Shirley Hayden, Executive Assistant at

shayden@mdspiritriver.ab.ca or (780) 864-3500.

Please join us this Wednesday, March 5th, at the Brownlee Building behind the MD Spirit River office from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. to chat about the MD’s daycare and affordable housing projects!

Send us your favorite Irish saying by March 14th and we will enter your name in our draw to win a free round trip bus ride from Spirit River to Grande Prairie.

The bus leaves for Grande Prairie at 8:30am, from the MD office, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Email your entry including your name and phone number to mdsr133@mdspiritriver.ab.ca for a chance to WIN!

The Municipal District of Spirt River No.133 Council Meeting
Mar 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (America/Denver)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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The MD of Spirit River Council believes strongly in being open and transparent with its ratepayers, and welcomes engagement.

Council was an early adaptor to having their council meetings stream live giving access to anyone, anywhere.

Our Councillors also have their contact information proudly displayed on the MD of Spirit River’s website – Council & Staff want to hear from YOU!

To further keep the lines of communication open and ratepayers informed, the MD started a monthly newsletter last year.

And NOW…  Coffee with Council

The MD council is inviting their MD ratepayers to join them in the Brownlee Building on March 5^th from 1 to 5 pm to meet with council members and discuss what’s on your mind.

Curious about what’s happening with the Daycare? Want to know how the MD is addressing the housing crisis? Interested in learning about our spray program or grading program?

Come on down for coffee, snacks and an open conversation.

With Spring right around the corner, it will soon be time to start preparing the rural roads for dust control.

What does this entail? The MD of Spirit River will be applying Calcium as a dust suppressant, and to assist our ratepayers we have a 50/50 cost sharing program for those wishing to apply for our Dust Control Program. Please notify our office at (780) 864-3500 for dust control applications and/or concerns regarding dust control.

No applications of Calcium will be applied prior to payment in FULL. Applications will be received until May 10^th, 2025.

DUST CONTROL APPLICATION

Beautification contest entry form 2025