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You are invited to participate in the Municipal District of Spirit River No.133’s photo contest. Enter up to 10 photos per person!

FIRST PRIZE $200.00 – Runner up $100.00

To be eligible for the contest, all photos submitted must be taken within the boundaries of the MD of Spirit River. Please give a description of where the photo was taken and when.

By entering and participating in the contest, you consent to the use of your photographs by the MD of Spirit River, during or after the contest closing date, without compensation.

Photos may be submitted in either color or black and white. Each photo should be at least 5” x 7” or larger & high resolution. Hard copies can be mailed to the MD of Spirit River No.133, Box 389, Spirit River, AB TOH 3G0. Digital copies may be emailed to: mdsr133@mdspiritriver.ab.ca. Don’t forget to include your name and contact information!

Photos MUST be submitted by October 16^th, 2025.

Winners will be selected by October 31^st, 2025.

The winning pictures and winners’ names will be posted on our Facebook page and all winners will be notified by phone or email.

Waiver forms/model releases and/or copyright laws are the responsibilities of the entrants.

Roadside Mowing Technician position is a standard 40-hour work week and is primarily responsible for supporting the vegetation control program by mowing rights-of-ways and other properties owned by the Municipal District, as well as for the operation and maintenance of the tractors, sidearms, and mowers. The Technician may also be cross trained on other equipment such as the skid steer, small mowing equipment, and tow trailers.

For full position details and requirements, go to https://mdspiritriver.ab.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Roadside-Mowing-Technician-Job-Description_.pdf

As previously announced at the beginning of this year, Council of the MD of Spirit River #133 dissolved the ward electoral system and implemented an at-large voting system. Further, at the next election, the councillor representation will be increased from 4 councillors to 5, elected at-large, representing the entire municipality.

So, what exactly does this mean?

Since there is no longer a ward system in the MD of Spirit River, each voter will be able to pick their top 5 candidates for Council. Each ballot will contain the names of all the candidates who are running for Council. Without the ward system, this also means that each voter can choose up to 5 candidates regardless of where they live in the MD – anyone in the MD can vote for anyone on the ballot.

However, it’s important to note that there can ONLY be 5 candidates selected. Any ballots with more than 5 candidates checked off will become VOID.

Remember that voters need to register to vote in the 2025 Municipal Election:

1)    All voters in the MD of Spirit River must be on the Permanent Electors Registry*.

2)    To register or check your registration status, visit www.voterlink.ab.ca.

3)    The MD of Spirit River receives its list of eligible voters from VoterLink, so please confirm your information is correct to ensure you’re ready to vote.

* If you do not register beforehand, you will still be able to vote. However, you will be required to register at the voting station on Election Day – October 20, 2025.

Elections Alberta has all the information as to what voters need to bring to the voting booth. 

Thank you to all who participated in this year’s rural beautification contest. The winners will receive a plaque commemorating their win, along with their photos displayed on our website, as well as our weekly newsletter and the Spirit of the Peace newsletter.

Bursaries Available

The Council of the Municipal District of Spirit River #133 has implemented a $1,000.00 bursary program for students entering full time studies at a post secondary institution in Canada such as University or Community College and on-line programs.

These bursaries apply to students and “continuing students” alike that are residents of the Municipal District of Spirit River #133.

Applicants must demonstrate their past leadership qualities and/or commitments to their community in helping others. Applicants must also illustrate how their course of study will assist them in the future to exercise leadership and/or continue to demonstrate their commitment to their communities and to others in Northern Alberta.

Applications are located @ 2025 Bursary Application or can be picked up at the Municipal District of Spirit River #133 office at 4202-50th street, Spirit River, AB.

Applications must be received by the MD office no later than July 31, 2025