Effective March 1st, 2010 water rates have increased as follows:

• Water rate will be $3.60 per cubic metre (1 cubic metre = 220 imperial gallons)
• Administrative fee of $30.00 bi-monthly ($15.00 per month)

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Village office.

DISCOVERY NIGHT IS THURSDAY!!

Be sure to stop by the Cultural Centre on Thursday March 11th, 2010 from 6:30 pm until 8:00 pm.
Find out what's happening in YOUR community.
Sign up for Soccer and Baseball!
See what resources are available!
Find out if there are courses that you may be interested in.
There will be lots of information regarding programs and contacts in and around the village.
Be sure to enter to win one of the many door prizes donated by various businesses and suppliers in and around the Village!

Date:

Thursday March 11th, 2010

Time:

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Linden Cultural Centre

COME OUT AND DISCOVER YOUR COMMUNITY!!!

By-Law 03-05 states:
"2. The owner or occupant of any premises abutting a sidewalk shall clear away any snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction from the front and flank of the abutting sidewalk within TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS after the time such snow, ice, dirt or other obstruction was deposited or formed on the sidewalk " This includes your driveway entrance. Also, if you live on a lot that is next to an alleyway entrance, you are responsible for half of that sidewalk entrance.
If you wish to read the By-Law in its entirety, it is located on the Bylaws page under 'Sidewalk Bylaw' or contact the Village office if you have questions or concerns.

When shovelling the snow, try to push it onto your lawn instead of the gutters. This will provide much needed moisture for your lawn and garden; and it helps to prevent ice build up on the streets and in the gutters. Please ensure that alleyway behind your home is clear of all obstructions (vehicles, trailers, other debris, etc.) and all vehicles to be stored for winter are off the streets and alleyways.

Tax receipts available at Village office

For those of you who donated or purchased items or just gave cash, your tax receipts are now available for pick up in the Village office.

The Linden Fire and Rescue has a new website. Please click on their name to get more details and help our Volunteers. Without the Fire Department, lives would be lost and property destroyed. They face dangers and tragedies that the average person would turn away from. Please support our department. Every little bit helps.

You can now recycle your used motor oil at the Linden Transfer Site. There is a container to collect your used motor oil as well as bins for the empty oil containers. If you have any questions, please call 403-546-0166 during transfer site hours.

The Village has been actively seeking donations and grants to help beautify our surroundings, as well as add recreational facilities. The first stage of this project is complete, with the addition of a new fountain in the Coulee Park, generously donated by EnCana. There will be a dedication ceremony soon. Check back here for further details. EnCana will also be improving the walkways around the pond in the near future.

If you would like further details about this project, please do not hesitate to contact the Village office. Some exciting new changes are coming!

Pelicans in our Lagoon

Linden is a beautiful and safe place to raise a family. The friendly community involved Village is home to 741 residents (Municipal Census - May 13th, 2008). The natural coulée that bisects the Village offers a picturesque view and is home to geese, deer, herons and wild flowers.

Linden was incorporated into a Village in 1964 with 264 residents. Now with a population of 741, Linden readily works with the growing community to maintain its vision of meeting the needs of residents and business owners and attracting new, diverse businesses. One of the Village Councils beliefs is that Linden's concerns do not end at our Village boundaries; we cannot survive without the support of the rural residents and they depend on us for our services.