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Dans le cadre du projet Forces francos municipales (FFM), une délégation composée de deux membres du conseil d’administration de Smoky Hemp Decortication, François Côté et Normand Boulet, de Karine Thibault de la MRC des Sources au Québec, ainsi que de Diane Chiasson du Conseil de développment économique de Smoky River, s’est rendue à Winnipeg pour la conférence de la CHTA, du 17 au 20 novembre dernier.

Au cours de cette mission, la délégation a pu recevoir de l’information sur les progrès liés à la semence de chanvre ainsi que sur d’autres aspects de la recherche qui jouent un rôle clé dans le développement de l’industrie du chanvre. Karine et Diane avons également eu l’honneur d’être invitées à prendre la parole lors de la conférence, sous le volet de la résilience du chanvre : défis concrets, premiers succès et importance de la collaboration entre les acteurs de l’industrie.

Notre présentation a permis d’offrir une belle visibilité à nos partenaires du projet FFM ainsi qu’au village de Donnelly et la région de Smoky River.
Cette mission a confirmé l’importante place que peut occuper l’industrie du chanvre dans le développement économique de notre région. Elle a également renforcé nos relations avec des partenaires clés du secteur, tout en ouvrant de nouvelles avenues de collaboration.

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As part of the Forces franco-municipales (FFM) project, a delegation composed of two members of the Smoky Hemp Decortication board of directors, François Côté and Normand Boulet, Karine Thibault from the MRC des Sources in Quebec, as well as Diane Chiasson of the Smoky River Economic Development, traveled to Winnipeg for the CHTA conference from November 17 to 20.

During this mission, the delegation received information on progress related to hemp seed and other aspects of research that play a key role in the development of the hemp industry. Karine and Diane also had the honor of being invited to speak at the conference on the topic of hemp resilience: concrete challenges, initial successes, and the importance of collaboration among industry players.

Our presentation provided great visibility for our FFM project partners, as well as for the village of Donnelly and the Smoky River region.

This mission confirmed the important role that the hemp industry can play in the economic development of our region. It also strengthened our relationships with key partners in the sector, while opening up new avenues for collaboration.

Residents of Donnelly will be heading to the polls to vote on December 15th, 2025. Robert Drouin and Jacquie Livingstone are both running for the single council seat. Voting will take place in the Village of Donnelly Council Chamber between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on December 15th, 2025.

Please note that the Animal Bylaw has been updated.  Please click on the link to view: Bylaw 23-01

• Proof of current rabies and immunizations will now be required when purchasing a Dog/Cat Licence
• Owners of Dangerous Animal will be required to purchase an Annual Licence
  • Annual Licence will expire on the 31st day of December of the year it was purchased
  • Every owner who possesses an annual license must renew their annual licence prior to the 1st day of March of each calendar year

Do you have a Concern or a Complaint?

Please visit our website at www.donnelly.ca and click on ‘Contact – Concerns or Complaints”

We now have a form that you can download and send to the Village office.

You can send it by

• Fax: 780-925-2100
• Email: admin@donnelly.ca
• Village of Donnelly Drop Box conveniently located in the lobby area of the Village Office

Please note the form must be downloaded and/or printed before you can submit it – Download (click on link: Resident Complaint Form and follow submissions instructions:

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Hierarchy of Plans in Alberta

Land use planning in Alberta is subject to plans at both the provincial level and the municipal level of government. In addition, with the implementation of the provincial Land Use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act some planning decisions will be made at the regional level.

Please click on the link below to see a diagram outlining the various plans, their hierarchy and their place in the provincial, regional and municipal realms.

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