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Please join Council during their next regular meeting on April 2^nd @ 9:00AM, either in person at the Brownlee Building or virtually by clicking on the following link:

MD Spirit River 133 is inviting you to a scheduled meeting.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGNlYTA5NGUtNmU1Yi00OTkwLWFmZjctMzNjM2YxZDE1YzA2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2245be5cbd-e957-4d28-a1e0-ad260fa4ad2b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2227ece6de-31fc-4326-aecb-21a297ae15bd%22%7d

Meeting ID: 216 888 616 191

Passcode: d7Pt9cj2

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

March 27,2025 at 1pm

SM 02.25

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 260 516 756 013

Passcode: c8ag2jG7

Live link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/

WIN a free bus trip to Grande Prairie!

Email us your name and phone number, and write “Easter Draw”, to be entered into our Easter Celebration Draw for a free round trip bus ride from Spirit River to Grande Prairie.

The bus leaves for Grande Prairie at 8:30am, from the MD of Spirit River office, on

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Email your entry by April 17^th, 2025 to mdsr133@mdspiritriver.ab.ca for your chance to WIN!

Application Package

TERMS OF REFERENCE

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!