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Category: Public Notices
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Water Service Restored; Boil Water Advisory Now in Effect
The improvements to the water system have been completed and water service restored. However, due to the loss of water pressure, the Village will be in a Boil Water Advisory. This advisory will remain in effect until such time as water samples can be provided. Alberta Environment has been notified and will advise us when the…
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Village of Barons – Notice of Temporary Water Service Interruption
Crews are starting a series of water system improvements in Barons, and service will be shut off several times over the next few weeks. The first outage runs Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Here is what residents need to do to prepare and what to expect when service comes back on.
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Village of Barons 2026 Byelection Results
The official results for the Village of Barons 2026 Byelection, held on May 25, 2026, have been released. Clinton Bishop has been declared elected to the final seat on Village Council, receiving 71 votes. Results: There were 106 actual voters out of 218 eligible voters. The official election results image is included below.
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Nomination & Byelection Dates Have Been Set
The Village Council Council has set the dates for the Nomination and Byelection of the councillor who will fill prior Councillor Baird’s vacant seat. Nomination papers are due at the Village Office no later than noon on April 23, 2026. The election will take place on May 25, 2026 at the Community Hall on 209…
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Canada Post on Strike
Due to the ongoing Canadian Union of Postal Workers strike, the Village of Barons is unable to mail out any utility bills or receipts. Utility bills and/or receipts will have to be picked up in person from the Village Office during Office hours. Bills can be paid in person at the Village Office during office…
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Notice: Village Office Phone Service Disruption
We would like to inform you that the Village Office phone is currently not working. The earliest available appointment for a Telus technician is next week; however, they are working to schedule a sooner repair. We are still able to access voicemail, so any messages left will be promptly returned once service is restored. We…
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Utility Billing Update
Alert Cancelled: Postal Services Have Resumed Normal Operations With the resumption of Canada Post services, paper utility bills will now be mailed on December 23, 2024, however we are expecting delays into January as Canada Post works to clear the backlog. Payment deadlines remain the same. Payments can be made in person at the Village…
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Boil Water Advisory Has Been Lifted (Updated)
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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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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Christmas Holiday Closure
The Village Office and Public Works will be closed from December 21st at 3:30 PM to January 2nd, 2024. If there is a Public Works emergency, please contact (403) 497-6042.