Town of Raymond
210N 200W T0K 2S0 Raymond, AB, Canada

Did you know that dogs who are registered and have current licenses with the Town are automatically members of the exclusive Raymond K9 Club? They say that membership has its privileges and that is certainly true for those k9's whose owners are especially sophisticated. You and your k9 will enjoy these membership perks each and every year that they remain members: 1. Improved likelihood of getting your dog back if it goes missing. ... 2. One free ride home per year if your dog decides to take itself on a walk without you. If it does not have a current license, you will have to pay the impoundment fees, fines, and license fees before your dog will be released back into your care. 3. Your dog goes on the emergency pet registry so emergency responders know to look for your dog in the event of an emergency. In 2018, there were only 71 dogs registered in Raymond. By the end of 2020, that number had increased to 229. We would like to thank all of those who have taken the time to register their dogs with the Town. A notice will be sent out at the beginning of February reminding you to renew your license again for 2021 if you have not already done so. We do know that there are still some out there who are "harbouring" a fugitive or two, and we would encourage you to come in and register your k9(s) with the Town. Dog license fees have not changed since 2017. Dog License (Spayed or Neutered) $26 Dog License (Not Spayed or Neutered) $52 Vicious Dog License $100 Dog Fanciers License $55 Dog Tag Replacement $5 Impoundment Fine First Offence $100 Impoundment Fine Second Offence $200 Impoundment Fine Third Offence $400 Impoundment Fee per day $125

***FREE FIREWOOD*** Come and grab all the FREE FIREWOOD you NEED, located at the end of 200 SOUTH on the GREEN STRIP. PUBLIC WORKS are leaving it as is and you will have to cut and haul away yourself. If you need further information contact Public Works directly at 403-752-3121.

Is there anything better than spending Canada Day in Raymond??

The January 19 Council meeting highlights are up on the website -- please click the link below to view them.

The next municipal election will be October 18, 2021. In accordance with new legislation, Nomination Papers can be submitted to the Town Office during regular office hours anytime from January 1, 2021 to September 20, 2021. Please visit the website for more information (link below) or call the Town Office 403 752 3322 and ask to speak to the Returning Officer.

Canada’s next Census of Population will take place in spring 2021. Statistics Canada will be hiring across the country in every community, big and small, in preparation for the 2021 Census. In the current context of COVID-19, they are committed to hiring locally and ensuring the safety of their employees and community members at all times. Applications are being accepted since January 6, 2021 at www.census.gc.ca/jobs.

As we turn the page on 2020 and look forward to 2021 on behalf of our Mayor, Council and all the Staff we wish you the very best in the New Year!

Office hours for the Holidays are as follows: Dec 24: 8:30 to noon Dec 25: Closed all day Dec 28: Closed all day in lieu of Boxing Day... Dec 31: 8:30 - 2:00pm - due to year end being done Jan 1: Closed all day Will be back to normal office hours on January 4th.

Another great tip from our friends at the Baron Eureka Warner FCSS.

Congratulations to Raymond Dental for 20 years of excellent service to our community. Thank you for sponsoring another incredible firework show for the community on New Year’s Eve. For those who can watch home, please do so. For those of you who want to drive down, please stay in your vehicles to view the show. Also, please do not park on the opposite side of the road, as it completely, complicates traffic after the show is over and creates an unsafe environment.

REMINDER: Town of Raymond Taxes are due on December 31st. There will be a 12% penalty applied on January 4th if they are not paid in full.

The December 1st, 2020 Council meeting highlights are up on the Town Website. Please follow the link to view the highlights.

The December 15, 2020 Council Meeting Highlights are up on the website. Please click the link below to view the Highlights.

New health measures released by the province.

We can continue with Public Skate! Check out the website for more information: raymondrecreation.ca Or to register: http://raymondregistration.activityreg.com/ To book a private rental (local households only) call 403-752-3322 ext. 1021 or email [email protected]

Thank you Ag Society and Lions Club for helping those in need in our community this Christmas! Please see the poster for information on how to donate!

Service Canada posters outlining available Federal COVID support programs. Please share across your networks.

The Town's Historical Resources Committee was privileged to host a bus tour of Southern Alberta that was organized by the Nikkei National Museum in the fall of 2019. A documentary was created by Kenji Dyck and produced by David Iwaasa and the National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) in partnership with the Nikkei National Museum. It is entitled, "Japanese Canadians and Alberta Sugar Beets." The Town of Raymond would like to thank the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre for their willingness to share this video on our platforms and for the contributions and legacy these families and their descendants have made in our community.