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Author: Greg Farries
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Boil Water Advisory Lifted; Queen Street Precautions Continue
The Village of Barons boil water advisory has been lifted. Water samples came back clear and Alberta Environment has given the all clear, so residents can go back to using tap water normally. No more boiling for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or making ice. Thank you for your patience while the water system improvements were…
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Water Service Restored; Boil Water Advisory Now in Effect
Update, August 11, 2026: This advisory has been lifted. Residents on the 100 and 200 blocks of Queen Street should continue to take boil water precautions until further notice. Read the current notice here. The improvements to the water system have been completed and water service restored. However, due to the loss of water pressure, the…
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2025 Village of Barons Municipal Election Results
Here are the unofficial municipal election results:
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Boil Water Notice Issued for the Village of Barons – May 11, 2024
At approximately 9:00 this morning, the Village was notified of a possible break in a water line at the alley on the first block of Railway and King Street. After investigation it was determinethat there was a rupture in the water line and work has commenced to complete these emergency repairs. Initial reports from the…
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Boil Water Advisory has been lifted
Good News! Confirmation has come from Alberta Health Services, and the Boil Water Advisory has now been lifted for the Village of Barons, effective immediately. Regular water consumption habits can now return to normal, as boiling is no longer required. Here’s how to flush, clean, and sanitize areas that have had contact with water after…
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Emergency Water Notice
This notice has been lifted, please see latest updates. Alberta Health Services has issued a boil water order for the Village of Barons. View the official boil water order below. ****UPDATE**** The repair has now been completed as of 6:30 pm and the potable water system is now back in service. As flushing of the…
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Public Hearing – Amendments to the Land Use Bylaw
The Council of the Village of Barons is considering an amendment to the current Land Use Bylaw. This amendment seeks to: A public hearing will be held on November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Village of Barons Council Chambers. Anyone interested in discussing the proposed bylaw can inspect a copy at the Village…
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Barons Family Fun Day – 2023
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun at Barons Family Fun Day 2023 on July 8! Start with a delicious Pancake Breakfast at the Community Hall and make to bring a food bank offering. Then, be amazed by the vibrant Parade on Main Street, with prizes for the best entries. Kids can enjoy a…