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The Village of Berwyn office will be closed tomorrow morning (Jan 27) until 11 a.m. as staff takes part in training with the Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency. The office will reopen for regular business hours at 11 a.m.

Municipal governments across Alberta are facing significant challenges in how to pay for local services that their residents want and need. The non-partisan association, Alberta Municipalities, which represents the province’s summer villages, villages, towns, cities, and specialized municipalities, has conducted considerable research around property taxes and community funding. They are sharing their findings through an information project called Property Taxes Reimagined. It explains what is happening and raises questions about whether Alberta needs to change how local services are funded. Please visit their website HERE to learn more.

Behind every Council decision are local residents who care about Berwyn and give their time to serve the community. Over the next few weeks, we’re sharing short profiles to share a bit more about the Councillors who represent you. Today we’re featuring 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗲𝗿, Councillor for the Village of Berwyn. Jane is currently serving her second term on Council. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺? My family and I have called Berwyn home since 2012, and we have always appreciated the warmth and welcoming atmosphere of the community. When my husband Dan was acclaimed to Council in 2021, the village needed another Councillor, and I felt compelled to step forward as well and am now serving my second term. It is a privilege to serve the community that I consider my home, and I look forward to continuing in this role. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘄𝘆𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆? Before moving to Alberta, we lived in a village in Ontario that was very similar to Berwyn. Because of that, Berwyn truly feels like home to me. I enjoy visiting the post office and other local spots where I get to see and connect with neighbours. The friendliness and familiarity of daily life here are things I deeply appreciate. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my family. Our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren live both nearby and in Ontario. One of my passions is crocheting thread chemo caps for people undergoing chemotherapy, and I have developed my own patterns and have made more than 350 caps, which I’ve donated to hospitals in Alberta and Ontario. I also serve on the Peace Regional Library Board and the MMSA Board and participate in local events such as the Berwyn Fiesta and the Harvest Moon Festival.

The Village of Berwyn is holding the first Regular Council Meeting of the new year on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Council Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Village Office, and are available online via Zoom. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89910744808?pwd=yakjQAngvUKva1iLDSTNq9knHR2qIn.1 Meeting ID: 899 1074 4808 Passcode: 686803 View/access the agenda here: https://berwyn.community-ca.diligentoneplatform.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=108

Members of the Nuclear Energy Engagement and Advisory Panel and Government of Alberta officials are hosting a Town Hall Meeting open to the public this Wednesday, January 21, 2026 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Quality Hotel and Conference Center in Peace River. Everyone is welcome to attend

Your Village of Berwyn Council is made up of neighbours who care deeply about our community and play an important role in shaping local decisions. To help residents get to know the people behind those decisions, over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing short profiles of each Councillor. We hope this helps residents feel more connected to the work of Council and the people who represent them. Our first feature is 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂, 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿, and this is his first term on Council. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺? Seeing the different business offers in town showed me that this is a place people want to live. Having lived in different parts of the province, I felt I could provide insight into attracting more businesses and families. I would also like to thank the previous Council for their time and work for the community. My hope is to support thoughtful, community-minded decisions that continue building Berwyn’s potential. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘄𝘆𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆? After deciding to leave our farm, my wife Paula and I toured the area looking for a new home. In Berwyn, we found a drugstore, a bank, a post office, a library, various clubs, and — most importantly — the friendliness of the community. The community at large has been warm and welcoming, with no shortage of activities. Paula and I have always felt at home here. 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹, 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 I have been retired for over three years, following a 20-year career with Grande Prairie Regional College (now Northwestern Polytechnic). Before living in Berwyn, I served in various roles with the Whitelaw Agricultural Society. Currently, I am a Director with the Berwyn Golden Age Society and enjoy spending time there—coffee is on at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday. My hobbies include camping, fishing, wood character carving and supporting Paula in her artistic endeavors as required.

Please see the following information from Alberta Health Services regarding a new support program at the Grimshaw/Berwyn and District Community Health Centre. The Virtual Emergency Physician program provides additional physician support during times when on-site emergency doctors are unavailable. Please see the memo below for full details.

The Village of Berwyn will be conducting snow removal and snow relocation operations over the coming days to address significant snow accumulation and improve roadway width, drainage, and safety (see the schedule below). To allow crews and contracted equipment to work efficiently, we ask all residents to remove vehicles from the listed streets on the scheduled days. Vehicles left on the roadway may limit our ability to complete the work. Friday & Saturday – January 9 and 10 Snow removal and widening will take place on the following streets: • 50 Street – from 52 Avenue to 49 Avenue • 50 Avenue – from 52 Street to 49 Street • 51 Avenue – from 52 Street to 50 Street • 52 Street – from 52 Avenue to 48 Avenue • 49 Avenue – from 52 Street to 49 Street Monday – January 12 Snow removal and relocation will take place in the following streets/areas: • 55 Avenue – from 50 Street to 52 Street • 51 Street – from 55 Avenue to 54 Avenue • Glenmeyer Park area • 53 Street – from 55 Avenue to 54 Avenue • Trailer Park area Thank you in advance for removing vehicles from the listed streets on the scheduled days.

Our recycling contractor has advised that they are working to get caught up and expect the recycle bins at 5008 – 52 Avenue to be emptied no later than Saturday, January 10, 2026. Due to winter weather conditions the bins were unable to be emptied in December. Thank you so much for your patience and support through this challenging winter weather.

The first planning meeting for the 2026 Berwyn Fiesta  is happening on Wednesday at 7 pm Muther Truckerz . Thank you in advance to the planning committee, volunteers and everyone involved - this event is so great for our community and region. If you'd like to get involved, please come to the meeting or call Colleen Jackson at 780-219-3849.

There is a free exercise program for seniors starting on January 6th at the Golden Age Drop In Centre in Berwyn. It runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11-12 pm. Pre-registration is required - call 780-332-4005 ext 4 to register.

Due to the holidays, garbage collection for the next two weeks has been rescheduled to Saturday, December 27 and Saturday, January 3. Remember to put your bins out early!