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City of Camrose Upgrades Rec Centre Boilers to Save Energy and Money

The staff at the City of Camrose diligently monitors our facilities through routine maintenance and upkeep. It had been noted a few years ago that the original boilers put in the Encana arena were becoming very old and inefficient. In an effort to do our part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, we saw the opportunity to upgrade the boilers, and possibly receive a refund of a portion of the install costs back from the Municipal Climate Change Action Committee (MCCAC).

Ryan Poole, General Manager...

City Launches “Our Camrose” – A New Public Engagement Tool

The City of Camrose is excited to announce the launch of “Our Camrose!”

This online platform will be used as a public engagement tool to increase knowledge of City projects, build an active online community, provide a consolidated and respectful space for residents to interact with one another, and grow the public’s involvement in City processes.

We encourage everyone to register and follow the projects that interest them most. This way, they can always be the first to know of any project updates as...

Please Think Before you Flush!

Please think before you flush. ‘Wipes' and paper towels are not designed to breakdown in our wastewater system. Protect pipes from sewer backups and costly repair by ONLY flushing the 3 Ps: Pee, Poop, and (Toilet) Paper. Find out more here.

Council Votes to end Swan Program

In a unanimous decision, City Council voted to end the swan program due primarily to ethical concerns of keeping wild animals confined for five to six months a year, as well as managing offspring and trading the birds every three years.

The decision was not an easy one as Council acknowledged the iconic nature of the birds and how many people enjoyed their presence.

However, times and standards have changed with regards to keeping animals in captivity. Recognizing this, the City of Camrose brought...