The results of Devon’s first official Citizen Satisfaction Survey are now available, after being presented to Town Council during the Aug. 21, 2023 Council Meeting.
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Category Archives: Devon (Alberta)
Pleas for signs prohibiting use of engine breaks on Highway 60 turned down
Residents living along Highway 60 in Devon and near the Devon General Hospital have been campaigning for years for signs prohibiting the use of engine retarder brakes by truck drivers as they enter into town.
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Council approves growing and prospering master plan
After months of engagement with key community groups, Devon Town Council approved the Growing & Prospering Together Master Plan at their June 26, 2023, Council Meeting.
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Opinion: How the Edmonton region can reach its economic potential
At $107 billion in GDP, and a current population of 1.5 million, up 2.5 per cent from the previous year, we are the fifth-largest economy, and the second-fastest growing region in Canada.
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Town sets tax rate at 5.67 per cent
Devon’s 2023 Tax Rate Bylaw was approved by Council at their Tuesday, May 23 Council Meeting with a 5.67 per cent municipal tax rate increase for 2023.
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Town hosting electric vehicle station open house May 17
The Town of Devon is hosting a grand opening and open house Wednesday, May 17, in recognition of the new hypercharge electric vehicle charging stations. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Dale Fisher Arena parking lot.
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Opinion: How to grow the Edmonton region’s economy
On the eve of Alberta’s provincial election, all parties, and their leaders should use the Edmonton Metro Region Economic Recovery (EMRER) working group report as a roadmap to building a sustainable and inclusive future for the Edmonton region and Alberta.
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West phase of Highway 19 twinning project to conclude this summer
Commuters using Highway 19 regularly can look forward to a double-lane highway by the end of the summer. The Alberta government announced Phase 2 (west of Devon) of the Highway 19 twinning project will be completed by the end of the summer, weather pending.
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Commander’s Corner: Bridge construction underway
With melting snow and warmer temperatures, it certainly feels like spring. Another sure sign of spring is the resurgence of maintenance crews on Alberta’s highways. And motorists travelling across the North Saskatchewan River, on Highway 60, will see the buzz as crews get ready to resume the bridge repairs that the winter weather had put a stop to.
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Council holds special meeting on Esso building
The Town of Devon held a special council briefing meeting, February 2, to discuss next steps regarding finding a use for the former Esso Building.
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