Town of Blackfalds
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The Town of Blackfalds is being recognized as a great place to visit, live and do business. We continue to be one of Canada’s youngest and fastest growing communities, with a 2016 population of 9,510 and an average resident age of 29.
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Wondering what to do for dinner before the big game tonight? Bring the kids down to the Blackfalds Fire Department's Open House at 6 pm (4401 South St) where the Fire Chief and his crew will be serving up smokies & hot dogs and volunteer firefighters will be on hand to provide tips on how to plan, prepare & be aware in the event of an emergency. Hope to see you all there!
Blackfalds Fire Department
Don't forget to stop by the Blackfalds Fire Department (4401 South Street) tonight from 6-8pm for the Emergency Preparedness Week open house, including a BBQ from 6-7!
Community Garden
Pine Crescent & Aspen Community Gardens will be ready for planting on May long weekend starting Saturday May 20. There are still some plots available so visit the Town office and register today. For more info visit https://www.blackfalds.com/living-here/community-garden
Council Agendas and Minutes
Come join us at a Regular Council Meeting tonight at 5018 Waghorn Street in Council Chambers commencing at 7:00pm. Members of the media and the public are always welcome and encouraged to attend. To see what's on the agenda, visit our website: https://www.blackfalds.com/government/town-council/council-agendas
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Way to go Blackfalds! In the first week, over 20% of residents have completed the Census online! Residents have until May 15th to complete online to be automatically entered for the draw, where one household will win an Annual Abbey Centre Family Pass or a tablet (an approximate $1200 value). Complete it online at censusalberta.ca/blackfalds. --- Each Blackfalds household has now received a PIN with instructions on how to reply to the census online. Should you choose to reply online using your PIN be sure to do so early in the census period to ensure your information is received. Those who respond online by May 15 will not be visited by a census taker. This year’s census will take only a few minutes to respond regardless of whether you reply online or at your door with a census taker. Complete online and your home will be automatically entered to win an Annual Abbey Centre Family Pass or a tablet! If you have not received a PIN, please contact the Census Office at 403.885.6248.
Abbey Centre
In case you haven't already been there, the Abbey Centre is fully open again today!
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It's Emergency Preparedness Week - is your family prepared? If an emergency happens, it may take emergency workers some time to reach you. You should be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours. Check out https://www.blackfalds.com/town-services/fire-rescue/emergency-preparedness for more information along with additional resources.
Abbey Centre News & Updates for MAY 2017
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Blackfalds Census 2017
Only 10 days left to complete the census online and be entered to win an annual Abbey Centre Family Pass or tablet (approximately $1200 in value)! Complete it online at censusalberta.ca/blackfalds. PIN letters have been delivered with instructions on how to reply to the census online. If you have not received a PIN, please contact the Census Office at 403.885.6248. Those who respond online by May 15 will not be visited by a census taker. The census only takes a few minutes to complete so please count yourself in today!
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Yard waste pickup has begun! Between the months of May and October, weekly collection of yard waste takes place on your designated solid waste & recycling collection day. Yard waste must be outside by 7am on your regular pickup day and must be labeled with a yard waste label that is visible to the driver (available for free at the Town Office). Check out the yard waste handout for details on this service at https://www.blackfalds.com/public/download/documents/14992 and contact the Town Office at 403.885.4677 with any questions.
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We're seeking out two new Children's Services Attendants to join the Abbey team! - Children's Services Attendant 1 (closes May 8) - Children's Services Attendant Day Camp (closes May 10) Visit https://www.blackfalds.com/careers to learn more - apply today!
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The 2017 Municipal Census is underway! Complete online by May 15th at censusalberta.ca/blackfalds and your home will be automatically entered to win an Annual Abbey Centre Family Pass or a tablet! (an approximate $1200 value). PIN letters have been delivered with instructions on how to reply to the census online. If you have not received a PIN, please contact the Census Office at 403.885.6248. Those who respond online by May 15 will not be visited by a census taker. The census only takes a few minutes to complete so please count yourself in today!
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