NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION TOWN OF FALHER Notice is hereby given that under provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the Town of Falher will offer for sale, by public auction, in the Town Administration Building, Falher, Alberta on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. the following lands: Legal Address: Lot 8; Block 3; Plan 789HW Civic Address:  003 – 1st Avenue N.W. Certificate of Title: 0010916758 Minimum Bid:  $16,860.00 Legal Address: Lot 9-10; Block 3; Plan 789HW Civic Address:  005 – 1st Avenue N.W. Certificate of Title: 0010916765 Minimum Bid:  $21,280.00 Legal Address: Lot 11; Block 3; Plan 789HW Civic Address:  009 – 1stRead More →

Elections Below is where you can find information on Municipal Elections and High Prairie School Division Elections Municipal Elections At the close of Nominations at 12:00 pm on September 22, 2025, the minimum number of candidates for the Town of Falher was five (5). 24 hours after the close of nominations, the number of candidates is equal to the 5 positions of Councilor available in the Town of Falher. Thus, each of the candidates shall be elected to the office for which they were nominated. (Acclaimed). Click Here for more information High Prairie School Division Elections Public School Board Trustee Election Day – October 20th, 2025 10:00amRead More →

Approved Development Permit 25-22 The following Development Permit has been approved in the Town of Falher.   PERMIT NO. 25-22 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Lot 6, Block 7, Plan 8126ET; CIVIC ADDRESS: 007 2ND AVE SW PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: New Residential Fence DATE OF DECISION: September 16, 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 include the fee for submitting anRead More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

CLOSED – Big Red Slide Recently some safety concerns presented themselves at the Honey Capital Park, specifically with our ‘Big Red Slide’. Our crews, combined with local experts are assessing the issues in order to provide a safe playground for our region. Unfortunately, however, the current condition means we cannot allow the public to use the ‘Big Red Slide’. The tower structure itself remains safe to use and the 2 smaller slides remain open. This winter’s intense freeze thaw cycle caused excessive tension on the slide tube, and thus the damage we are left with. We are working to finalize some cost estimates for totalRead More →

Welcome to Falher Sign Replacement   Calling local artisans!   The Town of Falher is requesting proposals for the replacement of the of a bilingual welcome to the Town of Falher sign, and rehabilitation of it’s surrounding base (including landcaping) situated as travellers enter the municipality from Highway 2. The Town of Falher is requesting proposals from local artisan(s) for the creative design, construction, and installation of a signage project. Proposal format is flexible to allow local artisans to showcase their craftsmanship and leave a lasting mark on the community. Those at the helm of a successful proposal will be responsible for the design, fabrication,Read More →