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Village of Cremona Viability Review Community Survey

Municipal Affairs is seeking your perspectives on the future of the Village of Cremona.

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Introduction

The Minister of Municipal Affairs initiated a viability review for the Village of Cremona in March 2025. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is developing a Viability Review Report that will examine the village’s community, governance, administration, finances, infrastructure and services, and outline options for how the community of Cremona can best move forward.

The report will include information collected from the Village of Cremona, Mountain View County, provincial records, and the community. When completed, the ministry will distribute the report to village residents and property owners. The report will also be available on the Government of Alberta website.

Following distribution, the ministry will host a public information session to review the report before village electors vote on whether Cremona should remain a village and make changes to achieve viability, or if it should dissolve and become a hamlet in Mountain View County.

This survey takes 10 to 15 minutes to complete and closes January 5, 2026. Only complete the survey once.

Survey overview

Municipalities are created by the province and must operate within legislated guidelines.
The purposes of Alberta municipalities are to:

  • provide good government
  • foster environmental well-being and economic development
  • provide services and facilities necessary and desirable for all or part of the municipality
  • maintain safe and viable communities
  • work collaboratively with neighbouring municipalities

With this in mind, we ask that you take some time to think about the survey questions and record your answers below. Do not include personal information about yourself or other people in your responses.

During a viability review, the province reviews 6 areas with respect to municipal viability:

  • community
  • governance
  • administration
  • finances
  • infrastructure
  • services

The Cremona Viability Review Report will contain information under each of the above headings.

Complete the survey

Thank you for participating and providing input to the Village of Cremona Viability Review.

All fields are required unless otherwise indicated.

Where do you live?
Do you own property in the Village of Cremona?
Do you operate a business in the Village of Cremona?
Your community
This section discusses community programs and recreation that contribute to making Cremona vibrant, energetic, and the village of tomorrow. This includes community identity and spirit, community groups and volunteerism, recreation programs and facilities, library services, and cemeteries.
Local governance
This section includes information about municipal elections in the village, council representation, public participation, municipal bylaws, long-term planning, and regional collaboration.
If you had the opportunity, would you be interested in running for municipal council?
Prior to March 2025, did you feel represented and heard by Cremona council?
Village administration
This section discusses the municipality’s capacity to operate on a daily basis and implement council decisions. This includes staffing, the municipal office and hours of operation, and communication with the community through newsletters and social media.
Do you feel you have appropriate access to municipal staff and the village office?
Sustainable finances
This section includes information about the village’s financial position, property tax rates, utility fees, tax due dates and penalties, and assets and liabilities.
Physical infrastructure

This section includes an overview of the condition of all village-owned infrastructure. It also discusses the municipality’s long-term capital and operational plans to maintain and upgrade existing infrastructure. This includes roads, water and wastewater systems, and municipal facilities.

The village has received provincial funding for an infrastructure audit to determine the condition of existing infrastructure in Cremona.

Does the village’s current infrastructure meet the needs of the community?
Municipal services
This section reviews the municipality’s capacity to provide municipal services that meet public expectations and relevant regulated standards. This includes water, wastewater, solid waste utilities, snow clearing and road maintenance, and how services are provided and funded.
Which of the following are the three most important municipal services for the village to provide?
Does the village meet your expectations in providing services to the community?
Additional questions

If the form cannot be submitted, it has incorrect/incomplete information. Scroll up to see the impacted fields.

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