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Village of Barons Public Tax Land Sale Auction
Event Details & Poster The Village of Barons has announced a public auction for the sale of two tax recovery properties in accordance with the Municipal Government Act. The auction will take place on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Office, 210 Main Street, Barons, Alberta. The properties being offered include:…
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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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Councillor Baird Has Resigned
Councillor Baird has resigned from the Village Council, effective Feb 2, 2026. More information to follow regarding byelection dates.
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2025 Village of Barons Municipal Election Results
Here are the unofficial municipal election results:
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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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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted
****UPDATE**** Good News! Confirmation has come from Alberta Health Services, and the Boil Water Advisory has now been lifted for the Village, 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 the…
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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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Village of Barons Newsletter – December 2024
Decembers newsletter is fully digital as a result of the postal strike. Please see below.