Thorsby-County of Wetaskiwin Collaborative Effort

The Town of Thorsby and the County of Wetaskiwin are excited to announce the exploration of a new collaborative effort aimed at enhancing water services and ensuring robust water security for our region. Thorsby's sophisticated water system is at the heart of this initiative, which seeks to provide enhanced water options for County residents, businesses and the agricultural sector, both now and in the future.

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May 28, 2025

It's Lawn Mowing Time Again!

Hi everyone!We are all trying to get things mowed in Town, and although the rain is great, it delays mowing for a bit.  I was making my rounds this week and when it dries up, we have grass to cut. Please note the following: We need to keep our great score of last year 9 leaves out of 10.  Right now, we are at about a 6! On the 15 of each month, we will be doing…

May 22, 2025

Notice: Water Main Break Road Fixes (CANCELLED)

UPDATE MAY 22, 3:30PM: Due to weather, this work is cancelled until further notice.---- PLEASE NOTE: There will be Border Paving trucks out working today and conducting spot fixes for parts of roads that were dug up for water main break fixes. These fixes will occur on 50th Avenue by the Family Foods Village Supermarket, 52nd Street/Hwy 778 near the school intersection,…

May 22, 2025

NOW HIRING: Public Works Operator

The Town of Thorsby is looking for a hard-working and organized individual to join our team as a Public Works Operator!For the job description and information required, see here.Apply by May 30th, 2025, by sending your resume in to Public Works Chris Carleton at ccarleton@thorsby.ca or by dropping it off at the Thorsby Town Office (4917 Hankin Street) during regular…

May 21, 2025

Fire Ban Status - Updated May 21st, 2025

UPDATE, MAY 21 2025, 12:01AM: CAO Donna here re. Fire BanAs of 12:01AM May 21 we have sufficient moisture, and the Fire Ban and restriction is lifted. We are back to a fire normal status.Please be careful and use and enjoy fire responsibly. Thanks very much for your cooperation during these fire challenges.Have a great night,Donna UPDATE, MAY 15 2025, 6:00PM:CAO…

May 16, 2025

Property Tax Notices are Out!

Keep an eye out in the mail for your 2025 tax notices, which were put in post on May 15th, 2025. If you do not receive your notice in a timely manner, please feel free to come into the Town Office, with proof of identification, to receive a copy of your tax notice. If you are waiting for land titles to process, please contact the Town Office as you may not receive…

May 15, 2025

May Long Weekend 2025!

Thorsby May Long Weekend Parade & Family Fun!Saturday, May 17th, 2025 @ NOONRegistration Form (can be emailed to jcarleton@thorsby.ca, or dropped off at the Town Office!) Get ready, Thorsby! The May Long Weekend Parade is rolling back into town — and you're invited to the biggest kickoff to summer fun in the county! Parade Details: Starts at 50th Ave & 49th St…

May 14, 2025

Dumpster Day 2025!

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May 14, 2025

Clippings Pile Closed Until Further Notice

We have temporarily closed the clippings area in order to deal with and remove the amount of material already present. Although we understand this may be a disappointment for residents who are using it properly, we are hoping to have it cleared and back open soon. We will update this post when that is the case. Please keep in mind that unauthorized commercial dumping…

May 12, 2025

Seniors Appreciation 2025!

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May 7, 2025

Hydrant Flushing Planned

Hydrant Flushing is scheduled starting May 12th, 2025, and will occur intermittently for around two weeks. PLEASE NOTE: You may get yellow or coloured water while we are flushing, so please run your taps until the water clears. This will probably happen until all town flushing is completed. We appreciate your understanding as we conduct this important service on…

May 6, 2025

Street Sweeping Scheduled!

Street Sweeping is scheduled to occur all day on Saturday, May 10th. Please keep your vehicles off the roads for the day. Refer to the attached map image for all streets scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding!...