Southwest AB county/municipal district round-up
On Monday, Dec.13, residents of Division 5 will have the opportunity to cast a vote for their Council representative.
As Lethbridge County did not receive any candidate nominations for Division 5 in the Municipal Election held on October 18, the Province has directed the County to hold a by-election to fill the vacant spot.
The Nomination Period is now open and those interested in running have until Monday, Nov. 15 at noon to submit their nomination papers. Papers can be picked up at the Lethbridge administration office (#100, 905 4 Avenue S.) or downloaded at https://lethcounty.ca/p/election-2021. Papers must be filed at the Lethbridge office during office hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Additional information on running for Council is available on the County’s website or by calling 403-3285525.
An Advance Vote will be held on Saturday, Dec. 4. Locations and times for the Advance Vote and Election Day will be announced at a later date on the County’s website.
Division 5 is in the northwest portion of the County, including Monarch and the area surrounding the Town of Nobleford and Village of Barons. A map is available online at https://lethcounty.ca/p/election-2021
Lethbridge County
Lethbridge County were asked to contribute their opinions about the upcoming budget. According to the County, this is the timeline for the budget:
• Nov. 2: this is an upcoming stage for Budget 2022; Operating and Capital Budget review by Senior Leadership;
• Nov. 30: Operating and Capital Budgets presented to Council;
• Dec. 1: Operating and Capital Budgets presented to Council;
• Dec. 7: Council Budget review;
• Dec.16, 2021 (tentative): Council approval of Operating and Capital Budgets.
M.D. of Taber
2021 Property Taxes are Due November 15. Please submit payment on or before this due date. Payments received after the due date will be subject to a 5% penalty. If you did not receive a copy of your 2021 property tax notice please contact Administration at 403-223-3541. Failure to receive a tax notice does not exempt you from the responsibility for payment of taxes or penalties.
For more information on making payments, visit: mdtaber.ab.ca/p/corporate-services
Cardston County
The Oct. 29 Tree Workshop scheduled for Magrath was postponed until Spring due to the Provincial Health Regulations. Call the County or email communications@ cardstoncounty.comn to be put on a waitlist for Spring
MD of Pincher Creek
Council, at their Organizational Meeting of October 26, changed the regular meetings of Council to the following: Council meetings will now be the second and forth Tuesdays starting at 5 p.m. Committee meetings of Council will now be the third Tuesday of the month starting at 5:00 pm