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McLennan Royal Purple Elks Lodge #62 Annual Bursary Annual bursary is $ 500.00. Criteria and application: · Applicant must have graduated from any Smoky River MD # 130 high schools. · Applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution ie university, college or trade school in 1st or 2nd year. · High school and post-secondary school transcripts must accompany the application along with a picture. · Deadline is November 1st each year. · For more information or to send your application e-mail rpelkslodge62@gmail.com Bursary will be presented at the November Remembrance Day Service at the Elks Hall in McLennan. Application Post expires at 11:28amRead More →

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NEW Recycling Day Our collection day for recyling only will be changing. The Town of Falher’s new recycling collection day will be biweekly WEDNESDAYS instead of Thursdays. The first day will be October 14th. This means we’ll be skipping our regular week of October 8th. Our last Thursday recycling day is September 24th With Provincial changes and the Extended Producer Responsibility program, our curbside services will be transitioning away from Town of Falher operation, over to INTEGRITY WASTE SOLUTIONS & Circular Materials. With this transition the curbside recycling program will now be accepting a wider range of materials. Please see visit the Recycling page forRead More →

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Approved Development Permit 26-13 The following Development Permit has been approved in the Town of Falher. PERMIT NO. 26-13 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 13, Block 5, Plan 707E0; CIVIC ADDRESS: 128 2nd Avenue S.E PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT: Attached Accessory Structure (Pergola) DATE OF DECISION: September 17, 2026 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 an appeal.Read More →

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WATER SHUT OFF NOTICE – SEPT 30th, 2026 Please note that the Town of Falher will be conducting emergency repairs to a water valve on the East side of Town, Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 30th. Affected areas will experience water disconnection from approximately 9am – 4pm. An estimated area of affected properties is included here for reference. Please note that properties on the edges of the area my be affected differently than outlined. Properties on the edge of this outline are advised to remain prepared for possible loss of water service during this time.Read More →

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2026 Main Street Infrastructure Project Main Street Construction Ahead – What You Need to Know A major infrastructure project is set to begin on Main Street on August 7, with work expected to continue through to September 25. Recent engineering assessments identified serious deterioration in a key sanitary sewer trunk main beneath Main Street. Given the importance of this infrastructure and the consequences of a potential failure, this project has become the Town of Falher’s top priority for 2026. Construction will involve deep excavation and full replacement of sections of both sewer and water systems. As a result, Main Street will experience significant traffic disruptions,Read More →

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Tax Assesments and Notices Annual Tax Assesments and Notices were mailed out May 20th. For more information regarding your assesment and the Town’s 2026 budget, please click the below links: 2026 Budget Combined Tax Notice and AssesmentRead More →

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Seeking Full-Time Public Works Operator URGENT START DATE: Immediately, upon selection of successful candidate. FT PW Operator Job Posting pdf download The Town of Falher is seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our team in the Public Works department! We are a vibrant and dynamic community committed to providing excellent public services and maintaining a high quality of life for our residents. Public Works play a crucial role in shaping and overseeing the infrastructure and public services that contribute to the well-being of our community. Known as the “Honey Capital of Canada”, Falher is a buzzing community located in the Smoky River RegionRead 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 →