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Draft Municipal Development Plan Open House Sessions Coming Soon

Join an Open House Session to Review the County’s Draft Municipal Development Plan. Explore the draft Municipal Development Plan that outlines our vision for land use and community development.

Why Attend?
Ask questions and learn more about the draft plan and the overall project.

Express Your Views: Your feedback is crucial to ensure the plan meets community needs.
We value your input and look forward to your participation!

Join us anytime between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at any of the following locations:

MONDAY, MARCH 31ST ABEE COMMUNITY HALL
5005 - 50TH AVENUE

TUESDAY, APRIL 1ST EGREMONT COMMUNITY HALL
4904 - 50TH STREET

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND NEWBROOK COMMUNITY HALL
4801 - 50TH STREET

THURSDAY, APRIL 3RD RADWAY NEW HORIZONS SENIORS CENTRE
5108 - 49TH AVENUE

FRIDAY, APRIL 4TH THORHILD COMMUNITY HALL
11 - 7TH AVENUE

Find more information about the Draft Municipal Development Plan.

For questions about the open house sessions or the project, please contact:
Baily Lapp, RPP, MCIP
Manager of Planning Services
Beairsto & Associates Engineering Ltd.
780-512-5818
bailyl@baseng.ca

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