October 3rd Raw water Shut off scheduled
This is a notice to all our raw water users that on Monday, October 8th the raw water service lines will be shut off and cleared in preparation for the cold months.
Corner Lake Restock
Council is pleased to announce that on Friday, September 23, 2022, there was a restock of fish in Corner lake. Have you been fishing lately?
Truth and Reconciliation Committee (T-Shirt Fundraiser)
The Truth and Reconciliation Committee is fundraising by selling t-shirts with the profits going towards future reconciliation efforts. The Committe worked on the design with Courtney Running Rabbit from the Kainai Nation. For those interested in supporting the...
Town of Raymond to observe Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day, September 19, 2022
Monday, Sept 19 has been marked as a federal holiday to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Town of Raymond facilities will be observing the National Day of Public Mourning for the funeral services of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Town Office & Public Works...
No Commercial Garbage pick on Monday, September 19th
Due to the Federal Holiday, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day on Monday September 19th, Garbage will not be collected that day. This will affect commercial garbage pick up only. These bins will instead be collected on Tuesday, Sept. 20th along with Tuesday's regular...
Fire Hydrant Flushing
Starting today, running for the rest of the week town crews will be flushing all fire hydrants.There are no water leaks just controlled hydrant flushing at this time.
Cold Mix Asphalt Road Sealing – September 2, 2022
Recently the Town partnered with the County of Warner to lay down cold mix asphalt on 8 local roadways. These improvements have been a welcome change from the dusty, gravel roads they were before. The County will be back on those...
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing – Bylaw 1109-21 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Development Standards and Administrative Matters. Information on proposed bylaw 1109-21 CAN BE FOUND HERE. If you would like to speak to this application please see Mark Boltezar...
Gravel Road Pavement Project
We have begun laying cold mix asphalt on a number of gravel roads throughout Raymond this week. Over the past few years, the Town of Raymond and the County of Warner established an agreement under the Inter-municipal Collaborative Framework (ICF). This process...
MCCAC PHEV Grant
We would like to thank the MCCAC (Municipal Climate Change Action Centre) for their $7000 contribution towards the 4 year lease of a Kia Niro (plug-in hybrid) This vehicle has been used by Council members and staff for travel for out of town meetings and conferences....
Special Council Meeting
Council has announced that there will be a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, June 28 at approximately 6:30 pm (right after MPC) Due to changes in our summer meeting schedule, this special meeting will be held to pass our 2021 Audited Financial Report and review...
2022 Budget Report
Council Recently passed its 2022 tax rate bylaw along with the Operational and Capital budget for 2022. Attached is a detailed report that breaksdown all of our budget priorities for 2022. If you have any questions regarding this report, contact Kurtis Pratt at...
2022 Property Tax Bylaw – 1st Reading
Raymond Town Council on Tuesday passed 1st reading of Bylaw 1118-22. The bylaw outlines the 2022 municipal tax rate (or mill rate). This rate is determined by taking the Town's budget divided by the total value of all properties within the Town. An individual tax...
Sewer Flushing
Sewer Flushing Sanitary Sewer Main Cleaning The Town will be performing routine maintenance to keep its sewer pipes flowing over the next 2 weeks, Monday to Friday between 8 am and 4 pm. What Are Sanitary Sewer Mains? Everything you flush down your home’s toilets and...
Hwy 845 Construction Truck Routes
With construction beginning on Highway 845 today, traffic detours will be in effect until August 15, 2022. Specifically related to heavy truck traffic, all trucks will be required to use Broadway Ave and Railway Ave while traveling through the community. See yellow...
Licensed Restaurant Survey Results
During tonight's Council meeting, Council reviewed the results of the survey regarding the public interest in amending the land use bylaw to allow for Class A Minors Allowed liquor licenses. After some discussion, a motion was made by Councillor Jensen to...
Stirling Wind Project Virtual Open House
The Stirling Wind Project is a wind power plant owned by Stirling Renewable Energy Limited Partnership (SRELP), a partnership between Potentia Renewables and Paul First Nation that is located 8 km northeast of the town of Stirling, Alberta. The Stirling Wind Project I...
2022-2026 Capital Spending Plan
In the coming weeks, Raymond Town Council will pass its 2022-2026 Capital Spending Plan. This plan outlines which capital projects will be funded in 2022 and which capital projects are expected/likely to be funded over the next four years. To take a look at the...
Restructuring the Town’s Municipal Planning Commission
At the April 5, 2022, Council Meeting, Raymond Town Council passed a first reading of Bylaw No. 1087-20, which was recently amended to restructure the Town's Municipal Planning Commission. To see the amended Bylaw, click on the button below. If you have any questions...
Highway 845 Paving
In 2020 the Province and the Town agreed to cost-share the paving of Highway 845 within Raymond. Detailed design work was completed and the project went out for tender late last year. McNally Contractors was the winning bid and they have indicated that construction of...