A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
Learn about the process that helps determine if a municipality is viable and sustainable.
A viability review is a process that helps municipalities determine their ability to continue as a municipality or develop a plan that leads to viability.
The process brings decision makers together and empowers communities to make decisions about their future through collaboration and cooperation.
The review analyzes the municipality's:
The review evaluates if a municipality is viable and can provide recommendations to achieve this. It is not meant to examine municipal councils or administrative practices.
Each viability review is unique to the specific municipality and the length of time varies dependent upon multiple factors, including the completion of the infrastructure audit and council and staff vacancies.
The cost of a review varies depending on the complexity and time it takes to complete.
Costs are distributed between Municipal Affairs and municipalities as follows.
At the request of the Village of Delia council, the Alberta government initiated a viability review of the village in January 2023. The review will include an infrastructure study funded by a grant from the Alberta Community Partnership program.
An initial public information session focused on what to expect during the viability review and collection of initial input was held on March 22, 2023 in the Delia & District Community Centre. A second public information session will be scheduled later in the viability review to offer another opportunity for residents and property owners to provide further input towards the review.
A viability review report will be developed by Alberta government staff, following their analysis of the:
This report will be distributed to the residents and property owners, and a final public information session on the viability review report will be held.
Once the public information session has been held, a vote of the electors on the question of dissolution will be conducted. Depending on the outcome of the vote, the Village of Delia will either:
The viability review is expected to take 12 to 18 months from start to completion.
Connect with Municipal Sustainability:
Phone: 780-427-2225
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
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