On February 23 the Village of Canal Flats council hosted a public information session at the Civic Centre, thank you to everyone who attended to learn more and ask questions about the village’s strategic plan. For those unable to attend, please...
More infoSeeking feedback on timing of council meetings
During the February 13 regular council meeting, council discussed updating the scheduled times for regular council meetings and committee of the whole meetings. Currently, meetings are held every two weeks on Mondays, starting with the...
More infoVillage supports community through grants in aid
During the Feb. 13 regular council meeting, council reviewed applications for 2023 Grants in Aid. Applications for the grant open each year and allow the village to provide financial support to groups that benefit the community. This year...
More infoFebruary 13 council update
Many resolutions were before council at this weeks Feb. 13 regular council meeting. Council started out hearing a request from the Canal Days Committee for the civic centre, arena, downtown park and Tilley Memorial Park to be available for...
More infoCouncil adopts strategic plan, public information session to follow
At the Feb. 13 regular council meeting the Village of Canal Flats council unanimously adopted a strategic plan. The plan, which outlines three key priorities and goals and tasks within them, was developed to outline specific steps being taken...
More infoCanal Flats Fire Rescue delights daycare
Last month Canal Flats Fire Rescue took the time to stop by the newly opened daycare to support their Fire Safety Week. Children took part in a fire drill to practice their evacuation procedures and then got to visit with firefighters. ...
More infoJanuary 9 Council Update
On January 9 the Village of Canal Flats’ council met for a regular council meeting. Council first received a report from staff regarding a community group’s suggestion for the creation of an outdoor rink near the existing arena. Council...
More infoMessage from the Mayor – January 2023
On behalf of the Village of Canal Flats’ council and staff, happy new year! It has been a whirlwind few months since being elected mayor in 2022 and there is much more to come. I chose to run for mayor at the encouragement of friends and family...
More infoCanal Flats Arena hosts tournaments, encourages local skaters
Just partway through the season the Canal Flats Arena has already welcomed six eight-team tournaments from Alberta as well as a few tournaments from Kimberly and Cranbrook. By the end of the year 16 tournaments will have been hosted at the...
More infoCanal Flats Fire Rescue reflects on 2022
2022 was a big year for Canal Flats Fire Rescue, calls were down from 2021’s total of 80, but were more typical for the village prior to the pandemic. Members also dedicated many hours to training, response and community events Throughout...
More infoDaycare welcomes first children
After an opening ceremony in December, this week the Village of Canal Flats Daycare welcomed children for the first time. On Jan. 3 families were able to drop off their kids for the day. Currently there are nine children attending the...
More infoCouncil supports Off-Road Vehicle trail
At the Dec. 12, 2022, regular council meeting Village of Canal Flats mayor and council heard from the president of the Elkford ATV Club. The club is currently working towards the creation of a significant backcountry trail system, starting with...
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