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Work continues this week on the west side of 48 Street (Hwy 779) with the widening of the roadway from the 57 Avenue intersection to 55 Avenue, the installation of two catch basins in the same area, and placement of topsoil and seeding in the completed areas between the 79 Avenue (Hwy 628) and 57 Avenue. While the work widening the roadway north of 57 Avenue will continue for a couple more weeks, the plan is to have the 57 Avenue intersection reopened to traffic by Friday, June 12.

The Capital Region is coming together to host a virtual Canada Day celebration this year. Multiple communities across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region will be hosting online activities for residents to participate in.

Fiscal Sustainability for the Future. Council was introduced to a new framework for financial sustainability during last night’s meeting.

As part of the Highway 779 (48 Street) construction project, back lanes on 48 Street between 53 Avenue and 55 Avenue West and those between 52 Avenue and 56 Avenue East will be closed starting Monday, June 1. Following the gas main work, the lanes will be paved.

Work on Alberta Transportation’s 48 Street (Hwy 779) Widening Project will resume on Monday, May 25th. Work will start on the west side of the roadway at 57 Avenue and proceed north to 55 Avenue.

Construction downtown has been put on pause due to inclement weather. Work will resume once the rain passes.

Alberta Transportation (AT) has informed the Town that beginning Tuesday morning, May 19, road widening construction will be proceeding as part of AT's Highway 779 project. Work will include widening the road on the west side, resurfacing the entire road from Willow Park Road North to 49th Ave, construction of raised concrete medians and a three metre wide multi-use trail along the west side of 48th Street between 47th Ave and 57th Ave, installation of streetlights from 57th Ave to 49th Ave, and paving of the back lanes.

Underground construction is set to continue, and temporary water lines will be live next week. Downtown will be getting a little greener as landscaping begins.

Every year, the Tri Municipal Region comes together to celebrate achievements and municipal growth at the State of the Region event hosted by the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Each municipality creates and presents a year in review video highlighting moments of celebration and reflection on challenging moments.

Tax Rate Bylaw Given First, Second, and Third Readings. Council gave first, second, and third readings to the 2020 taxation rate bylaw during last night’s meeting.