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Due to the Province wide mandatory work from home order the Village office and public works shop are restricted access.
Staff will continue to report to work and are available to help you through various means;
- Telephone 403-546-3888
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Drop Box (cash or cheques)
- Online Bill Payments
- If you must attend the Office to make a manual payment, one person at a time following proper protocol will be allowed.
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MUNICPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER NEEDED!
The Village of Linden is currently accepting resumes for one member at large to sit on our Municipal Planning Commission (MPC).
The Municipal Planning Commission is composed of five (5) members appointed by resolution of Council as follows:
- two (2) Council Members
- three (3) members at large.
The MPC serve as Subdivision Authority pursuant to Section 623 of the Act (Subdivision Authority appointed by Council to Palliser Regional Municipal Services); serve as development authority on those matters referred to it by the Development Officer pursuant to Section 624; and advise and assist on all other planning matters as referred to in Section 7.0 of the Bylaw 2017-03.
Only Village of Linden residents are eligible to sit as a member at large on the MPC. Member at large appointments shall be appointed for an initial term of not more than three years so long as not more than one-member at large term expires in any one year. Members at large shall be eligible to serve for a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. Then, they must sit out at least one (1) year prior to again being eligible to serve on the Commission. Three voting members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the making of all decision and for doing any action required to be done by the Chairperson. The Commission shall appoint from amongst its members the following positions for a period of not more than one year; Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Meetings are normally at least one every two months and may be held as required.
Applications may be submitted to the Village Office – Attn: CAO or via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and will be accepted until May 21, 2021.
Please contact the Development Officer, Amy Beattie with any questions at 403-546-3888 or by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT NEEDED
Are you enticed by emergency management? This may be the position you are looking for!
The Village of Linden is looking for a Director of Emergency Management. This is a volunteer position, with an annually paid honorarium. The individual is appointed by resolution of Council and is responsible for the municipality’s Emergency Management Plan and Program. The successful candidate will be part of the Kneehill Regional Emergency Management Agency and work closely with both the Chief Administrative Officer and Regional Emergency Management Advisory Committee.
Emergency managers are professionals who are tasked with the responsibility of helping communities and organizations anticipate hazards and vulnerability, and undertake measures to more effectively deal with disasters (e.g., mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from them).
- Prepare and coordinate the municipal emergency plan and program
- Act as the Direction of Operations on behalf of the municipality’s Emergency Management Agency.
- Coordinate all emergency services and resources
- Perform other duties as required by the local authority
The successful candidate will be required to take appropriate training as deemed necessary by the Village to fulfill the duties of the DEM.
Applications may be submitted to the Village Office – ATTN: CAO or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and will be accepted until May 21, 2021.
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We are changing the way you view our Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes!
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Village News & Upcoming Events
- April 26 - Council Meeting via Zoom (see below on how to join)
- May 2 to 8 - Emergency Preparedness Week (follow our Facebook Page for updates)
- May 4 - Star Wars Day
- May 7 - PD Day, No School
- May 9 to 14 - Crime Prevention Week - Thank you Linden C.O.P!
- May 10 - Council Meeting via Zoom (see below on how to join)
- May 12 & 13 - Street Sweeping - please remove vehicles off side streets.
- May 16 to 22 - National Public Works Week - Thank you PW Department!
- May 21 & 24 - No School
- May 24 - Victoria Day - Village Office Closed
- May 25 - Council Meeting via Zoom (see below on how to join)
Regular Council Meeting will be held via Zoom during COVID-19 restrictions.
Council Meetings @ 7:00 pm Join Zoom Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 813 8550 0171 Password: 464044
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