VILLAGE OF STANDARD
UPCOMING/COMPLETED PROJECTS - VILLAGE UPDATES
Campground: Upgraded power to provide 30 amp power to 8 sites. Book camping on line at: campspot.com
Internet: The Village is partnering with Connect Mobility to bring fast reliable internet service to the Village Residents. Internet Service. Rally Television programming now available to connect customers .
Village Speed Limit: Village Council decided to reduce the speed limit in the Village to 40km/hr. unless otherwise posted. Signs have been ordered and will be changed when they arrive. Please slow for playground zones = 30kmh!
Residential Lots for Sale: The residential lots in the new subdivision have been re-surveyed and made significantly larger. Lots have been reduced to $30,500. Contact Harry Morgan at Remax Realty, Phone: 403-966-4663 Residential Lots Map. Contact Village to learn which lots are available.
Industrial Lots: New industrial lots have been surveyed and subdivided with grant funding. There are 14 new 1-acre parcels. Infrastructure installation began in 2022. Industrial Lots Map
2021 Infrastructure Project: Replacement of the water and sewer on Broadway & Frederick is completed.
Memory Lane Projects: Picnic Shelter Completed in 2022 in time for Centennial. Gazebo on west end of trail. Memory Circle completed. Irrigation Project ongoing. Volunteers always welcome!
Cemetery: Plots have been surveyed on both new and old sections.
VILLAGE REMINDERS
Dog Licenses: Renew your dog licenses! Only two dogs are allowed per household. Spayed/Neutered $20.00 and Non-spayed/Non-neutered $50.00. See Registration/renewal form.
Watering Restrictions & Drought Plan
Volunteer Firefighters: Looking to train new members as volunteer Firefighters and Emergency first responders. Contact Fire Chief Mark Duguay or Deputy Fire Chief Malcolm McKinnon through Village of Standard Office: 403-644-3968 or email: cao@villageofstandard.ca Meetings on 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30pm at the firehall.
Fire Bans: The Village usually follows bans set out by Wheatland County and albertafirebans.ca. The signs on the highway to the north and south of the Village are for Wheatland County specifically. The Village may have different restrictions, information will be posted at the post office and on the villageofstandard.ca website. Wheatland County Fire ban level poster - what is prohibited, what is allowed?
Medical Equipment: Wheelchairs, walkers & assorted medical supplies are available to be loaned out. Please call the Village office.
Transfer Site Hours: If you are not sure an item is allowed, please call during hours of operation #403-899-3476. Open Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 9am to 5pm. Closed on Stat Holidays. https://wheatlandcounty.ca/locations/standard-waste-transfer-site/
Garbage Pick-up: Commercial & Residential pick-up on Wednesday, Residential limit of 5 bags per household. Have garbage out by 9am. Public works will not pick up bags that are over 50 lbs., broken, or not tied. Note: bags from diaper pails must be double bagged! The garbage truck is available for use, depending on material to be hauled. Call the office and schedule a time - 403-644-3968. Public works will drop off the truck and take it to the transfer site for you when done.
Keep the Village clean: Use the many garbage cans provided around the Village, and Pet Owners, consider others using the greenspace. You must clean up after your dogs when they are not on your property,
Broadleaf Weed Control: The Village has a schedule for spraying in spring and fall.
Celebratory certificates for significant birthdays and anniversaries: Issued by the Village Office to residents by request only. Please phone or write the Village Office with your request well before the big day to ensure the certificate is ready.
Neighborhood Watch: If you see any suspicious activity at any hour of the day please call 911 or if the crime has already happened call the complaint line at 403-934-3535.