NEW IDEAS FOR CHAUVIN'S FUTURE
Communities in Alberta are required to complete a Municipal Sustainability Plan. Many communities are experiencing extreme growth, while others don't seem to be moving ahead at all.. Both scenarios bring problems regarding keeping up with aging infrastructure. The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association invited communities to send in proposals and from those proposals five communities were chosen to be Pilot Projects to receive assistance to prepare their plans. We are happy to report that Chauvin was one of the communities chosen.
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TOUR CHAUVIN TODAY!!
A"Walking Tour" Brochure for the Village of Chauvin. If you're visiting the Village or just interested in some of our history - please stop in at the Village Office and pick up the brochure - map included!
The Village Office also has for sale Antenna Balls - $2.00 each and Chauvin Lapel Pins - $2.00
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TRADES PEOPLE WANTED IN CHAUVIN
Carpenters
Plumbers
Electricians
etc
Chauvin is always looking for trades people. If you are planning on moving to, or would like to work in Chauvin, then please stop into our Village Office and let us know what your trade is as there is always someone looking for someone to do some work on or around their property/business.
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LOTS FOR SALE
The Village of Chauvin currently has various residential lots available ready for new housing. The lots are completely serviced and reasonably priced at $5000.00. Move to Chauvin and enjoy spacious living and down home values.
There is a building on Main Street (prime location), for sale for $15,000.00 (formerly a Confectionary). The building does require some maintenance in the front part. The lot size is 50 x 130. Great opportunity to open up a restrauant, small store, or whatever.
The Village also has a number of other commercial lots on Main Street for sale, some developed and some ready for new and creative ideas. Upon a recent survey of Village Residents, much interest was expressed in obtaining a new hardware store as well as other business ventures. Ideas such as a Confectionary, Meat Processing Plant, a Department/Variety Store and Food Establishments/Lounge were prevalent. The Village Council is very motivated and interested in encouraging new business ventures in our community, and Council is open to proposals.
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Things are moving right along in Chauvin. There is a new Garden Centre going up called Chauvin Gardens. The plan is to be open before Mother's Day. This is located along Highway 610 on the North side of the Village. All the best to the Geddes in their new business adventure.
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The Village of Chauvin now has a Hardware Store. Although the new owner, Alex, is awaiting new stock, but the store is open to the public now. All the best to Alex.
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The Village of Chauvin has incorporated a new by-law concerning cats. This came into effect 1 November 2008.
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Coucil Meetings are every second Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. held at the Village Office. These meetings are open to the public.
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The Village of Chauvin has an Emergency Preparedness Guide available for anyone who would like a copy. You can pick up your copy at the Village Office. This Guide will help you develop a plan and also help you to prepare a kit. It is full of very important information. Don't be left sitting in the dark when an emergency does happen. BE INFORMED and BE PREPARED.
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LIFE MATTERS CAPSULES
$10.00 PER KIT
THIS INFORMATION COULD SAVE A LIFE!
Inside the capsule is pertinent data for all household members and contains the following:
- Next of kin
- Emergency Contact information
- Prescription information
- Medical information, and
- DNR Order (if Applicable)
The “Life Matters Capsule” is to be placed into your refrigerator on the second shelf, right hand side, with a specialized fridge-magnet on fridge door to designate its presence. If for any reason the EMS are called to your residence and you are unable to communicate with them, they would look for that magnet on the outside of the fridge, indicating a “Life Matters Capsule” is kept within. This will give the EMS important information on you or anyone else living in the residence, allowing them to better assess and treat the situation.
The “Life Matters Capsules” kit sells for only $10.00 each and all profits from the sale will go towards building of the new Chauvin Fire Hall.
For further information contact the Village of Chauvin at 858-3881
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RURAL EMERGENCY PLAN
$25.00 EACH TUBE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TUBE IS IMPORTANT IN CASE OF A DISASTER!
This Rural Emergency Plan has been developed to provide you with a template for:
- Environmental emergency planning on your farm or acreage
- Providing Emergency Crews with details about the location of hazardous materials, electrical and power shut offs, as well as other important information pertaining to your property.
By completing the forms and maps you will be better prepared for two types of potential emergency situations on your property:
- Spills of hazardous material, and
2. Fire
It is critically important to distinguish between the probable response procedures for these two situations and plan accordingly.
The Rural Emergency Plan capsule sells for $25.00 each. All profits from these Emergency Tubes will go towards the building of the new Chauvin Fire Hall.
If anyone is interested in purchasing either one of the capsules, or would like more information on them please call the Village Office at at 858-3881.
