March 2024 Mayor’s Message
I trust everyone has appreciated the recent snowfall; while you may not be a fan, it’s essential for this community and region to receive all the moisture we can get. It won’t be long until the spring is here and don’t get mad at me, but I hope it is a very wet...
Volunteer Appreciation Nominations Open
Hanna has always taken great pride in having a very strong and involved community. Many of the programs and activities offered in the community would not be available if it weren’t for the many hours of time, commitment and expertise of volunteers. Each spring,...
Employment Opportunity – Customer Service (Casual)
Applications are being accepted and reviewed for Customer Service positions at Centennial Place. This is a casual position that requires you to be friendly and outgoing with the public and with patrons of the facility. Duties include, but are not limited to providing...
Appointment to Library Board
During their meeting on January 8, 2024, the Library Board recommended to the Council the appointment of Michelle Daviau to serve a term ending in October 2026. Congratulations Michelle! Council-appointed citizen advisory boards and committees provide information,...
Caretaker Contract Available
The Town of Hanna invites proposals from interested individuals or entities to provide janitorial and caretaking services for the Hanna Community Centre located at 503 5 Avenue West. The contract’s commencement date will be coordinated with the Town of Hanna...
2024 Assessments are in the Mail
Annual assessment notices for the year 2024 were sent out to all property owners on March 6, 2024. Each notice includes a 60-day review period, clearly stated within the notice itself. These assessments are based on the economic conditions as of July 1, 2023, and the...Property Tax Deadline
Today is the deadline to pay property taxes. Bylaw 961-2011 states taxes are due and payable by August 31 in the year they are levied. 4% penalties on current outstanding taxes will be applied on September 4th, 2024 and October 1, 2024. Property owners on the...
Volunteers are Available
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is a free service where trained volunteers file tax returns for eligible people. The town of Hanna has once again been approved by the Government of Canada to provide this service. This program has been a huge success due to...
Utilities Bylaw Amended
Effective Jan 1, 2024, the cost per cubic meter of water from the Henry Kroeger Regional Water Services Commission increased from $3.00 to $3.06 per cubic meter. Consequently, in the approved 2024 Budget, an adjustment in water consumption rates is included for...
Serving Up Culinary Opportunities
The Hanna Community Centre kitchen is getting an upgrade thanks to funding from Prairies Can and the Harvest Sky Economic Development Corporation. Construction is in full swing and expected to wrap up by mid-March. The initiative is a testament to community...
Infrastructure Plan Updated
In 2014, MPE was hired by the Town of Hanna to make a detailed report about its roads, water systems, sewage systems, and stormwater systems. The report looked at how these systems were doing and made a plan for fixing and improving them over the next 10 years. In...
Recent Book Challenges To Date
Despite having strong traditions of free expression and free inquiry, Canadians also have a long-standing tradition of censorship. Historically, books and magazines have often been quietly removed from libraries and classrooms. Freedom to Read Week was founded in 1984...Municipal Enforcement: Snow and Ice
As winter blankets the town of Hanna, residents need to prioritize the timely removal of snow and ice from their property. The Town of Hanna’s regulations, particularly outlined in Section 7.1 of Bylaw #947-2009, emphasize the responsibility of property owners...