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I wanted to reach out directly and let you know that over the last week I have received excellent care in the hospital. I am working hard on recovering and returning to full strength, and am looking forward to returning to work as soon as I am able.

I am extremely grateful for our exceptional health care system and the skills and dedication of health care professionals in this province.

I am also incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support. Many have expressed interest...
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PARKLAND COUNTY, AB – On Friday, September 11, Mayor Rod Shaigec was involved in an agricultural accident. He was admitted to the hospital with serious injuries, and is now in stable condition. 

Mayor Shaigec and his family are extremely grateful for the work of all first responders, especially EMS and STARS Air Ambulance, and for the outpouring of support from the community. The Shaigec family is requesting privacy during this difficult time.

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Parkland County is pleased to be partnering with the Village of Wabamun and the WestView Primary Care Network to establish a medical clinic in Wabamun.

“We are excited to work with the County and the Village to bring primary medical care services to the residents of Wabamun. Our goal is to open the new clinic in the old medical clinic location by August 1, 2020,” said Marti Pickett, WestView Primary Care Network Executive Director.

While the clinic will get...
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Parkland County Council passed the 2020 Tax Rate Bylaw at today’s regular Council Meeting, which included a 1.28% decrease in the total tax requirement for the median resident and a 4.41% decrease for a median non-residential property.

Property taxes are calculated based on assessment values, which means properties throughout the County will be affected differently. An analysis of market values found that residential values have decreased by approximately 2.36% while non-residential...
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This morning, Parkland County Council voted to defer the property tax penalty deadline to August 31, 2020 and allow for a 90 day deferral on all municipal utility bills.

“As we continue to navigate these unprecedented circumstances, our residents’ safety and wellbeing is our top priority,” said Mayor Rod Shaigec. “We’re looking at different options to reduce the financial strain on our residents while ensuring we can still deliver the services...