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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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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 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…