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May 30, 2022

May 31st 2022 Special Meeting

NOTICE:The Town has called a Special Council Meeting on May 31st 2022.FOIP MGA ACT (Sections: s 197 FOIP Act Division 2 Part 1 s17(1) s. 16-29MotionIn-Camera Personnel...

May 25, 2022

Tax Bylaw #2022-04 Has Been Passed!

Update from Mayor and Council,The 2022 Budget is Passed!At a Special Meeting of Council on April 24th, 2022 Council passed the 2022 Budget. It has been a tough 2.5 years with COVID and in 2020 Thorsby residents were provided temporary tax relief which we know helped many residents during a very tough pandemic.Covid is now ebbing in its intensity and the Town of Thorsby…

May 25, 2022

Bins For Spring Cleanup Have Arrived

Garbage bins for spring cleanup are located at the waste site by the cemetery here in town.From May 25th - 31stAcceptable items include:Paint - Do not dump, just place on topBatteriesGarbage - No recyclables, no rocks/concrete/asphaltMetalElectronicsIf you cannot throw it over, leave it next to the bin and we will do it for you....

May 24, 2022

Join us for our May 24th 2022 Regular Council Meeting!

The Thorsby Council would love for you to join us in viewing our Regular Council Meeting over Zoom call tonight. This meeting is available for anyone to watch without a password requirement. Time: May 24th, 2022 07:00 PM - 08:30PM Mountain Time Join the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2569581742 Meeting ID: 256 958 1742If you have any questions or concerns…

May 15, 2022

National Public Works Week!

Every day without fail our Public Works team gives all their effort to keep our Town functioning and without them we would be lost. Each one of our team members believes in the community and in the work they’re doing, and every single one is valuable and deserving of recognition. While folks sleep in their warm beds, Public Works has been out in the middle of the…

May 13, 2022

Notice: Street Sweeping

To all Thorsby Residents,Street Sweeping will occur all over town on Monday, May 16th from 8:00am to 5:00pm as long as weather is permitting.We ask that for this time you make sure to park your vehicles in your garages and driveways and keep the streets clear so that this can go as smoothly and quickly as possible. There will be marked signs to remind and inform…

May 12, 2022

Celebrating our Tiny Tots and their Volunteerism!

This Spring the Tiny Tots got together and went out to clean up the Recreation Centre of litter, keeping our Rec Centre clean, bright, and happy! They are so well behaved and everyone over at the Tiny Tots team does an excellent job at helping take care of and shape our next generation. All of the kids agree that even though cleaning up litter is hard work, it is…

May 11, 2022

The May Long Weekend Parade is Back!

Download the Parade RouteOur dedicated community and businesses are putting together the 2022 May Long Weekend Parade! We encourage all residents to view and engage in the festivities with their families and friends and the Town Team look forward to participating as well.For questions and inquiries please contact:Shawna Ofstie @ 780-499-9006...

May 10, 2022

Join us for our May 10th COW Meeting!

The Thorsby Council would love for you to join us in viewing our Regular Council Meeting over Zoom call tonight. This meeting is available for anyone to watch without a password requirement. Time: May 10th, 2022 07:00 PM - 08:30PM Mountain Time Join the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2569581742 Meeting ID: 256 958 1742If you have any questions or concerns…

May 9, 2022

UA - Winter Maintenance Vehicle Lighting Survey

A research team from the University of Alberta is conducting a survey study on winter maintenance vehicle lighting. Your contribution could go towards identifying safer lighting configurations for Alberta maintenance vehicles.Learn More Here:UA Winter Maintenance Vehicle Lighting Survey InformationParticipate in the Survey Here:UA Winter Maintenance Vehicle Lighting…

May 2, 2022

Canadian Mental Health Week

“The road to tomorrow is paved with hope. There are pages unwritten, stories untold, and a new chapter to begin”-Author unknown One in five Canadians experience some form of mental illness every year, however this number only includes those who have been diagnosed. It's important to remember that the people around you whom you know and don't know are all fighting…

April 25, 2022

Join us for our April 26th 2022 Regular Council Meeting!

The Thorsby Council would love for you to join us in viewing our Regular Council Meeting over Zoom call tonight. This meeting is available for anyone to watch without a password requirement. Time: April 26th, 2022 07:00 PM - 08:30PM Mountain Time Join the Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2569581742 Meeting ID: 256 958 1742If you have any questions or concerns…

April 24, 2022

National Volunteer Week!

The Town of Thorsby is pleased to support and celebrate National Volunteer Week, which falls on April 24th – 30th 2022. However, Volunteerism in Thorsby and throughout all of Alberta does not end when National Volunteer Week is over. The Town of Thorsby is dedicated to promoting volunteerism and volunteer events all through the year through our Community Grants…