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A flurry of activity is underway in the parking lot to the west of Viking’s former administration building as a one storey building is under construction.
The building is expected to house the Beaver Emergency Services Commission (BESC), Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) and Viking and Holden Area Food Bank.
A public hearing into the annexation of Beaver County land by theTown of Viking was conducted by the Alberta Municipal Government Board (MGB) on Friday, Sept. 15 in Viking.
The town proposes to annex about 20.1 hectares (49.6 acres) on its northwest boundary to allow for commercial and light industrial growth over the next 20 years. Land for residential growth is considered adequate for that same period of time.
A public hearing into the annexation of Beaver County land by the Town of Viking was conducted by the Alberta Municipal Government Board (MGB) on Friday, Sept. 15 in Viking.
The town proposes to annex about 20.1 hectares (49.6 acres) on its northwest boundary to allow for commercial and light industrial growth over the next 20 years. Land for residential growth is considered adequate for that same period of time.
With the advent of colder weather last week, the Viking Community Registration Night was a timely chance for everyone to sign up for some fall and winter activities.
The registration night was held on Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Viking Carena.
Pastor Darren Anderson was manning two
Viking Royal Purple Lodge #22 came together to give out donations to worthy groups, topping the evening off with a social that included a Canada 150 birthday cake.
The not-for-profit society was chartered in 1950 and supports many groups and organizations in the community and beyond.