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Regional Services Open House/Information Session  4pm – 8pm Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2nd Floor – Falher Regional Recreation Complex Falher, AB   This is a public engagement event to inform the public about potential service level changes based on current financial realities in the region. A venue for the public to ask questions about these possible changes, posing the questions directly to the public servants and elected officials overseeing the services. Services Invited: Falher Regional Intermunicipal Library Board McLennan Municipal Library Smoky River FCSS Smoky River Transportation Smoky River Regional Health Care Professionals Attraction & Retention Committee Falher Regional Pool Smoky River Regional Economic DevelopmentRead More →

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY click image for pdf version NOTICE OF NOMINATION DAY LOCAL JURISDICTION: TOWN OF FALHER, PROVINCE OF ALBERTA Notice is hereby given that Nomination Day is September 22, 2025 and that nominations for the election of candidates for the following offices will be received at the location of the local jurisdiction office set out below within the period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending at 12:00 noon on Nomination Day. Office: Councillor Number of Vacancies: 5 Location (Address) of the Local Jurisdiction Office: TOWN OF FALHER MUNICIPAL OFFICE 011 CENTRAL AVE NW FALHER, ALBERTA T0H 1M0 DATED AT THE TOWN OFRead More →

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Approved Development Permit 25-21 The following Development Permit has been approved in the Town of Falher.   PERMIT NO. 25-21 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 9, 10, 11-13, Block 2, Plan 1748CL; CIVIC ADDRESS:  20 CENTRAL AVE NE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Amusement Facility (Rentable Community Space) DATE OF DECISION: September 3, 2025   Any person affected by this decision may appeal to the Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, Town of Falher, Box 155 Falher, AB  T0H 1M0.   Such an appeal to the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board shall be submitted on the prescribed form (Form D – Development Appeal Application) and shall includeRead More →

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Road Construction   Road Construction will be starting soon. Scheduled start date is August 20th, 2025, running through September 30th, weather permitting. The affected Roadways are; 1st Ave SE, from Main Street to 1st Street SE 3rd Ave SW, from 2nd Street SW (Cemetery Road) to 1st Street SW 4th Ave SE, West of 2nd Street SE   These roadways will be closed during their respective construction, and no access will be available. Business owner’s and Residents will have to access properties from the alleyways and Garbage Cans and recycling will have to be placed in the alley for collection during road closures. Another areaRead More →

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Regional Service Agreement Withdrawals – MD Smoky River The Town of Falher Council has recently reviewed formal notice from the Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 indicating their intent to potentially withdraw from several regional shared service agreements, including—but not limited to: Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Local Libraries Falher Regional Pool Smoky River Economic Development Smoky River Transportation Program Smoky River Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee Read the letter here The MD’s notice is procedural, meaning they have not yet withdrawn, but they are preserving the option to do so in response to ongoing financial challenges. According to their letter, theRead More →

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Notice of Council Meetings Pursuant to Sections 194 & 195 of the Municipal Government Act, please be advised that the Town of Falher Council has made the following changes to their meetings. MOVED – Regular Meeting of Council – October 8, 2025 has been moved to October 1st, 2025 For the full list of currently scheduled Council Meetings please visit: Town Council  Read More →

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Black Knot The Town of Falher has identified a noticeable amount of Black Knot infections within the local tree population. To assist in the control of the spread of this disease, the Town of Falher will be accepting tree debris from Black Knot trimming for burning disposal. We ask that when trimming or pruning infected trees, the debris is disposed of immediately in order to prevent the spread. Debris can be disposed at the Town of Falher Public Works yard from November 12th – 16th, 2024. What is Black Knot? Black Knot, caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa, is a very common disease of plantsRead More →

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2024 Municipal Census Results Now Available In 2024 the Town of Falher completed a Municipal Census, to view the results visit our Census page linked below. Questions & Media Inquiries please call: Chief Administrative Officer – James Bell 780-837-2247 x103 cao@falher.ca     Municipal Census ResultsRead More →

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Notice of application to be filed for approval to renew the natural gas franchise agreement between the Town of Falher and ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. Application summary   The Alberta Utilities Commission expects to receive an application from ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. to renew its franchise agreement with the Town of Falher, following the submission deadline indicated below. The franchise agreement will, subject to further renewal, continue to allow ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd. the exclusive right to deliver natural gas to the residents of Town of Falher for approximately ten years from the effective date of the franchise agreement. The franchise feeRead More →

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Town of Falher Truck Fill Closure Town of Falher Truck Fill Closure – Extension November 21, 2024 After discussions with the Smoky River Regional Water Commission, the Town of Falher has made motion to extend the operation of the Town of Falher Truck Fill Station through 2025, with a revised closing date of January 1, 2026. The goal of this extension will allow the region to establish a suitable service replacement. Letters will be sent to all current Truck Fill users, however with the current Canada Post strike messaging may be delayed. Should you have any further questions on this matter, please contact the undersignedRead More →