Beaumont selects preferred proponent for ultra-high speed broadband

The City of Beaumont is finalizing details to host a broadband network connecting residents and businesses to the fastest internet infrastructure available commercially in the world.

Following a competitive Request for Proposal process that closed in June,...

Beaumont RCMP lay charges in drug trafficking Investigation involving youth

In August 2021, Beaumont RCMP launched a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) investigation within the City of Beaumont. On October 1, 2021, Beaumont RCMP General Investigation Section, with the assistance of the Beaumont RCMP Detachment members, ex...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP September 27-October 3, 2021

For the week of September 27 through October 3, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 61 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include Assault, 911 calls, Child welfare, Disturbing the peace, Mischief Damage/Obstruct, Fraud, Harassing communicat...

Road and Sidewalk Closure Notice

66 Street from north of 35 Avenue to south of 38 Avenue will be closed, starting October 4, 2021  at 7 a.m. The construction is estimated to take up to three weeks, weather permitting. Please follow detour signs. Please contact Nick Nikiforuk at ...

PSA: Upcoming traffic disruptions on 50 Street, Coloniale Way, Twp Road 510

As part of the new Le Rêve neighbourhood development in Beaumont’s northeast corner, the developer will be starting construction along 50 Street, Coloniale Way and Township Road 510. This construction will provide connected underground utilities for the f...

PSA: The province has further updated the REP guidelines.

The Government of Alberta has updated the guidelines for the Restriction Exemption Program (REP) regarding youth sport, fitness and performance activities. 

The updated provincial guidelines include:

• Adult (18 and older) coaches, officials, other v...

PSA: Youth recreation access adjusted

As a result of continued consultation with the Alberta government and clarification on details of the province's restriction exemption program, the City of Beaumont updated access requirements for all recreation facilities effective Monday evening.

The cha...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP September 13-19, 2021

For the week of September 13 through September 19, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 55 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include Harassing communication, Traffic collision, 911 Act-Offences Only, Breach of Peace, Abandoned Vehicle, Frau...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP September 6-12, 2021

For the week of September 6 through September 12, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 68 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included Assault, Breach of Peace, False Alarms, Liquor Act, Mischief, Traffic Violations, Theft under $5,000, Missi...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP August 23-29, 2021

For the week of August 23 through August 29, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included abandoned vehicle, breach of peace, dangerous driving, breach probation, roadside suspensions, items lost/found,...

How would you balance the city’s budget?

The annual operating budget directs funding so that the city can provide residents with services such as recreation, fire protection, policing, snow clearing and garbage collection. In many ways, it reflects the priorities and values of the community.

The ...

Beaumont Pool Reopens Saturday, August 28

The Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre pool will reopen tomorrow Saturday, August 28 with its regular operating hours.

All close contacts of the positive case of COVID-19 have been identified and tested and we are now able to reopen safely. The whole poo...

Beaumont pool closed until further notice

Effective immediately, the pool at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre is closed until further notice.

A positive case of COVID-19 was identified among pool employees and due to the number of close contacts, we are not able to meet minimum staffing re...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP August 16-22, 2021

For the week of August 16 through August 22, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 64 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included liquor act, disturbing the peace, roadside suspensions, items lost/found, criminal harassment, fraud, suspicious...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP August 9-15, 2021

For the week of August 9 through August 15, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 59 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included liquor act, fail to stop or remain at accident scene, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, municipal bylaws, me...

Fire advisory lifted for the City of Beaumont

The fire advisory issued June 25, 2021 is no longer in effect, thanks to recent wet weather conditions. Temporary restrictions on new fire permits and renewals are no longer in place.

Week in review Beaumont RCMP July 12 - 18, 2021

For the week of July 12 through July 18, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 61 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include break and enter, dangerous driving, trespass act, wellbeing check, liquor act, false alarms, suspicious persons/vehic...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP July 5 - 11, 2021

For the week of July 5 through July 11, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 63 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included Assault, Assist General Public, Unlawfully in a Dwelling, Breach of Peace, Criminal Harassment, Dangerous Driving, Di...

UDPATED: Spray Park reopening with lifting of water ban

Water use restrictions have been further eased in Beaumont, as instructed by the Capital Region Southwest Water Service Commission.

The following measures remain in place temporarily as water usage is monitored:

• UPDATE: The Four Seasons Spray Park operation...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP June 28 - July 4, 2021

For the week of June 28 through July 4, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 64 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included false alarms, uttering threats, roadside suspensions, municipal bylaws, mental health act, fraud, suspicious persons/...

Royer Way

47 Avenue, West of 36 Street will now carry the honourary name Royer Way. The residents of this cul de sac in Forest Heights came together to apply to the City for the honourary street name in tribute to Dennis Royer. Mr. Royer developed this street to be...

Water restrictions eased in Beaumont

With reservoir levels recovering, the ban on lawn watering and non-essential water use in Beaumont is now lifted. 

Residents are encouraged to use an odd/even schedule for watering their lawn:

• Water in the early morning between 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Do ...

Water restrictions in effect for Beaumont

A mandatory water ban on all non-essential water use is now in effect until further notice.

Due to the extreme heat and high water consumption, the reservoirs that serve the city are not able to refill at a rate sufficient to maintain normal water levels. ...

Beaumont preparing for Stage 3 of re-opening

With Alberta moving into Stage 3 of the Alberta government’s re-opening plan, most health measures are being lifted.

Masks will no longer be required for indoor public places in Beaumont and the current limits on customers allowed in businesses and restaur...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP June 21-27, 2021

For the week of June 21 through June 27, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 72 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included disobey court order, fire prevention act, liquor act, municipal bylaws, mental health act, fraud, suspicious persons...

Fire advisory in effect for the City of Beaumont

Effective June 25, 2021, a Fire Advisory is in effect for The City of Beaumont.  This advisory is a result increased temperatures, and reduced levels of moisture.

Under this advisory:

• All existing fire permits remain valid.
• Use of approved backyard ...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP June 14-20, 2021

For the week of June 14 through June 20, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 50 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include Assault, Child Welfare Act, Harassing Communications, Mental Health Act, Mischief – Damage to Property, Impaired Oper...

Apply now for Beaumont's Design Review Committee

Are you passionate about creating a better community through high-quality urban design? The City of Beaumont is accepting applications for its new Design Review Committee. This opportunity is open to five individuals for two-year terms. This committee is ...

PSA: Beaumont recreational facilities to follow provincial restriction exemption program

UPDATE: As a result of continued consultation with the Alberta government and clarification on details of the province's restriction exemption program, the City of Beaumont updated access requirements for all recreation facilities effect...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP June 7-13, 2021

For the week of June 7 through June 13, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 64 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included assault, breach of peace, break and enter, child welfare act, family relations act, mental health act, mischief, traf...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP May 31- June 6, 2021

For the week of May 31 through June 6, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 66 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included abandoned vehicles, animal calls, assault, child welfare act, criminal harassment, dangerous driving, false alarms, fa...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP May 24 - 30, 2021

For the week of May 24 through May 30, 2021, the Beaumont RCMP responded to 45 calls for service. Some of the calls for service included fail to stop or remain at accident scene, assault, false alarms, items lost/found, mental health act, municipal bylaws...

Statement from Mayor John Stewart regarding residential schools

"For many of us, news of the discovery of the remains of 215 children at the Kamloops Indian Residential School is still sinking in. Though we may have been aware of the legacy of Canada’s residential schools at an intellectual level, the f...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP May 17 - 23, 2021

For the week of May 17th, 2021 through May 23rd, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 54 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include aggravated assault, assault, break and enter, child welfare act, family relations act, health act, items lost/...

Fire advisory lifted for the City of Beaumont

The fire advisory issued April 30, 2021 is no longer in effect thanks to recent wet weather conditions. Temporary restrictions on new fire permits and renewals are no longer in place.

Week in review Beaumont RCMP May 10 – 16, 2021

For the week of May 10th, 2021 through May 16th, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 66 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include assault, break and enter, criminal harassment, dangerous driving, fraud, mental health act, health act, identi...

Land purchase helps secure Beaumont's future development

The recent purchase of a quarter section of land in the south end of the city secures a site for Beaumont’s Innovation Park and will help ensure the long-term sustainability of the community.

Sale conditions closed earlier this month on several parcels of ...

West Recreation site approved with five ball diamonds and expanded dog park

Council approved an updated plan Tuesday for the West Recreation site that will now include five ball diamonds and a 12-acre, off-leash dog park. Construction on the site is slated to start this June.

The project represents a $3-million investment in enhan...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP April 26 - May 2, 2021

For the week of April 26, 2021 through May 2, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 53 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include disobey court order, dangerous driving, impaired operation of a motor vehicle, municipal bylaws, mental health ac...

Beaumont Baseball wins “Field of Dreams” grant

Beaumont is the first Alberta community to receive the prestigious Blue Jays Care Foundation’s Field of Dreams grant since 2016.

The Beaumont Minor Baseball Association (BMBA) was selected for funding to support the construction of a ball diamond at the ci...

Fire advisory in effect for the City of Beaumont

Effective April 30, 2021, a Fire Advisory is in effect for The City of Beaumont.  This advisory is a result of drying conditions, increased temperatures, and reduced levels of moisture. 

 Under this advisory:

• All existing fire per...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP April 19 - 25, 2021

For the week of April 19, 2021 through April 25, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 53 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include theft from mail under $5,000, mental health act, fraud, suspicious persons/vehicles, assault, sexual assault, ...

Beaumont remains Alberta’s safest community

Beaumont continues to be Alberta’s safest place to call home in a recent ranking of communities across Canada.

“We’ve focused a lot on making sure Beaumont continues to be a great community where you can raise a family and have peace of mind,” said Mayor J...

Upcoming road closure and paving of Range Road 241

The City of Beaumont is investing in improved infrastructure to help residents and businesses thrive. Starting shortly, Range Road 241 from Highway 625 to 50 Avenue will be upgraded from gravel to a paved arterial road. To complete the upgrade, RR 241 wil...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP

For the week of April 12, 2021 through April 18, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 48 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include impaired operation of a motor vehicle, mental health act, fraud, suspicious persons/vehicles, Assault, beak an...

All 13 Edmonton Metro Region Mayors commit to working together on Collaborative Economic Development

Having signed a memorandum of understanding, effective April 12, 2021, all 13 regional Mayors are demonstrating a commitment to work in partnership on developing a new, innovative and scalable model with the Collaborative Economic Development (CE...

Week in review Beaumont RCMP

For the week of April 5, 2021 through April 11, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to 54 calls for service. Some of the calls for service include Mental Health Act, Criminal Harassment, Suspicious persons/vehicles, Assault, Beak and Enter, Fail to remain at...

Beaumont and Leduc forge partnership in fire

An agreement between Beaumont and Leduc’s Fire Services to call upon one another for back up will enhance the safety and protection of residents in both cities.

The two Fire Services signed a Mutual Aid Agreement that came into effect in March, allowing ea...

Alberta RCMP online crime reporting

The Alberta RCMP has a province-wide online crime reporting initiative. The online crime reporting tool allows Albertans to report select property crimes online. This project has been created to ensure the public is able to report select crime types in wh...

Beaumont RCMP execute search warrant – Charges laid

On March 14, 2021 the Beaumont General Investigation Section (GIS) Unit executed a search warrant in the City of Beaumont with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, Leduc Detachment, CAD CRU, and Edmonton RCMP GIS. Recovered during the search was...

Buckle up and save lives

Beaumont RCMP would like to remind residents that wearing your seat belt is the simplest and most effective way to protect you and your passengers from injury or death in the event of a collision. 

The Alberta RCMP encourages you to practice the f...

The BSRC re-opens March 8th

The Beaumont Sport and Recreation will re-open this Monday, March 8^th for low-intensity activities, household rentals and one-on-one training. The building will only be open to those who have pre-booked time slots or signed up for classes. Booking will be...

March is National Fraud Prevention month

March is Nation Fraud Prevention Month and the Beaumont RCMP would like to remind residents to be vigilant with their personal information. Canadians fall victim to frauds every day causing significant financial losses. Most don't think it could ...

Beaumont RCMP seek assistance to identify theft of mail suspect

 On February 22, 2021 the Beaumont RCMP responded to a complaint a break and enter and theft of mail from the Montrose apartments. The suspect broke into the building, accessing the main lobby and broke into multiple mailboxes.

Beaumont RCMP are s...

The frontline draws the line against bullying

Beaumont RCMP members and Beaumont Municipal Enforcement Officers proudly show their support for Pink Shirt Day. Emergency first responders often attend incidents that involve bullying and therefore witness firsthand the devastating impact it can have on ...

Beaumont council approves innovation park

Beaumont Council cleared the final hurdle Thursday to establish an innovation park in the city. 

The initiative will create a place for businesses and investors to pursue innovation in fields such as autonomous technology, artificial intelligence,...

Alberta RCMP reports reduced crime rates in 2020

With property crime a leading concern for many Albertans, the Alberta RCMP continues to focus on its Crime Reduction Strategy – an intelligence-led approach to policing that enables RCMP to identify repeat offenders and crime trends, as well as ...

Beaumont council paves way for innovation business park

Beaumont City Council took a step towards creating a place for businesses and investors to pursue innovation with the initial approval of a business park Tuesday. 

The proposed Beaumont Innovation Park is subject to council’s approval to borrow fu...

Approval received to legally form a regional transit services commission

Alberta’s government has approved the formation of a new regional services commission for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with a mandate for improving regional transit and mobility. The legal formation comes after several years of hard work and...

Regional Transit Services Commission Enters Next Phase

The Regional Transit Services Commission (RTSC) Interim Board is working on two primary milestones for 2020; approval from The Government of Alberta to legally form the commission and the selection of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The RTSC Int...

City of Beaumont votes yes to regional transit

Beaumont, AB – Last night, Beaumont City Council voted unanimously to continue to work towards submitting a formal application to the Government of Alberta for the creation of a Regional Transit Services Commission.

“Our council voted y...