Town News and Updates

• Effective May 1^st, the local RCMP business office will be set up in the new Town Hall on 41 Valley Road, after vacating their location at the former town hall.

• The town has received funding to construct washrooms at the sports complex.

• The Seniors & Community Services Committee Chair for Council is in the process of applying for funding to initiate a feasible study for seniors bussing.

• The town has applied for active living grants for construction of new dugouts for the lower softball field as well as to address an accessibility issue at the Harry Ivany Arena.

• Work will be commencing soon on phase 1 of the Commonwealth Drive infrastructure project so expect to see activity in this area soon.

• Building permits are required for all work except painting. This includes paving, backfilling, landscaping, construction of any kind and demolition. Demolition permits are free of charge. Installation of new windows and doors and all residential construction/renovations must meet the National Building Code.  Applications and guidelines can be found on the town website under Town Hall – Apply For Permit or picked up at the Town Office. All renovation materials are to be taken to a CNWM site as these materials are not eligible for pickup as part of our Bulk Garbage Program.

Wind to Hydrogen Project Updates 2025/04/29

Below are some recent developments associated with the Wind to Hydrogen project which the town would like to share with its residents.

Over the past few months EVREC has installed three MET (Meteorological) towers. These are essential structures in wind farm development, which are used to measure wind speed, direction, and other meteorological data at a potential site. This data is crucial for assessing a site’s wind energy potential, designing wind turbines, and ensuring the efficient operation of a wind farm.

These three towers are over 300ft high & are located at South Twin Lakes, New Bay Lake & Crow Valley (end of Glen Peyton’s Rd).

The proponent confirmed two weeks ago that they have paid the provincial government fees for the leasing of the nominated lands for the wind turbines which indicates a significant commitment and step forward in the advancement of this project.

Landmark Surveys are actively performing preliminary field surveys to assist with the layout of the wind farm design.