May 4th Council Meeting Highlights
Please click here to view the highlights of the May 4th Council meeting. If you would like more information on the meeting you can: - view the agenda on the town website -watch the meeting on the town’s YouTube page -call the town office and speak to administration,...
Bylaw 1034-17 and Lawn Care
With the weather warming up and the days getting longer, lawn care season is upon us! According to Bylaw 1034-17 (Dangerous and Unsightly Property), grass and weeds should be no longer than 20 cm (76cm for properties with a current animal permit). If your property has...
2020 Audited Financial Statements
On April 15th, 2021, the Audit & Finance Committee welcomed auditors from the Mercer Wilde Group who presented the 2020 Audited Financial Statements to members of the committee. During that Committee, the members passed a motion to accept the 2020 Audited...
2021 Capital Spending Plan – Pavement Rehabilitation
Tom Cochrane once said that, "life is a highway" and everyone knows that riding on a bumpy road is less than pleasant. Council has committed $75,000 in their 2021 Capital Spending Plan and will have spent over $1,000,000 between 2018-2021 improving our streets.
April 20 Council Meeting Highlights
The April 20 Council highlights can be found here. If you would like more information on the meeting you can view the agenda on the town website, watch the meeting on the town’s YouTube page, call the town office and speak to administration, or contact a member of...
2021 Capital Spending Plan – Raw Water Main Replacement – Phase 1
The Town has a 7.5km raw water main line that extends from the Ridge Water Treatment Plant to the pump house just east of the new RV Dump Station, west of Corner Lake. This line was installed in the 1960's and there are sections in soil with higher alkaline content....
Got Fish? Corner Lake Reservoir Will!
The Town has been working with AB Environment to have our Corner Lake Reservoir be added as a new stocking site for Rainbow Trout. Corner Lake is located on the southeast corner of Town, beside Perrett Park Campground. Fishing is not only a great, outdoor,...
Green Strip Naming Proposal: Taylor Trail
The town's Historic Resources Committee (HRC) would like to name the portion of the town’s walking trail known as the Green Strip. Please click the link to view the HRC's naming proposal. In accordance with Town of Raymond Policy GP 2018-05, Facility Naming Policy,...
Passing of HRH Prince Phillip – April 9, 2021
With the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Albertans are invited to offer their condolences to the Royal Family through an online book of condolence, which is available at alberta.ca/PrincePhilipMemorial.Premier Jason Kenney issued...
Vimy Ridge Day – April 9, 2021
Today, we remember the Canadians who victoriously fought in the Battle of Vimy Ridge in Northern France during the First World War. Ernest E. Betts, who is pictured on the left with his brother Clarence below, were the sons of Richard & Julia Betts, who relocated...
2021 Drive-In Concert Series is Back!
Having a hard time finding something you can do with all the COVID restrictions? Well, we are absolutely stoked to announce that our Drive-In Nights concert series is back and our first concert will be on May long weekend on our 40ft tall screen! Want to win free...
April 6 Council Meeting Highlights
Please click the link for the April 6 Council meeting highlights. If you would like more information on the meeting you can view the agenda on the town website, watch the meeting on the town’s YouTube page, call the town office and speak to administration, or contact...
2021 Capital Spending Plan – Curb & Sidewalk Replacement Program
We've all heard the phrase, "walk a mile in someone else's shoes." Well, it's nicer to do if the sidewalk is new. Council has committed $75,000 in their 2021 Capital Spending Plan and will have spent over $415,000 between 2018-2021 on improving our sidewalks!
2021 Capital Spending Plan – Hwy 845 Trail Expansion
Another project that was included in Council's 2021 Capital Spending Plan is the extension of our Walking Trail System along Highway 845 from Broadway to Railway Avenue. This project will see the paving of a trail on the west side of the "soon to be paved" Highway 845...
2021 Tax Rate Bylaw 1100-21 – 1st Reading
Council passed the first reading of their 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw #1100-21 on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. That same night, they passed their 2021-2023 Operating Budget and their 2021-2025 Capital Spending Plan. Council has worked hard to maintain a 0% increase in the...
Studio8 & VSP Fitness
COVID has caused tremendous economic stress & uncertainty for our local businesses. Studio8 has approached the Town about moving VSP Fitness to their studio and Council agreed after a Closed Session discussion during Tuesday, March 16 Council meeting to...
March 16th Council Meeting Highlights
Please click the link for the March 16th Council meeting highlights. If you would like more information on the meeting you can view the agenda on the town website, watch the meeting on the town’s YouTube page, call the town office and speak to administration, or...
2021 Gopher Control Program
The Town has notified the RCMP and CPOs that we will begin our 2021 Gopher Control Program this week. Gophers and Ground Squirrels can damage the landscape, carry diseases, and create holes that can injure people or other animals. Beginning March 16 - March 19, two...
2021 Capital Spending Plan – Playground Enhancement Project
Tomorrow night, Council is expected to pass their 2021-2025 Capital Spending Plan. This plan outlines what capital projects will be funded in 2021 and which projects have been endorsed (meaning included in the next four years) but may not actually be receiving funding...
March 2 Council Meeting Highlights
Please click the link for the March 2 Council meeting highlights. If you would like more information on the meeting you can view the agenda on the town website, watch the meeting on the town’s YouTube page, call the town office and speak to administration, or contact...