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Snapshots in and around Vegreville

Manhole Replacement Project Underway

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

A crew with Colville Construction Ltd. began working on a manhole replacement project at 52 Street and 49 Avenue in Vegreville on May 23. According to the Town of Vegreville, the total cost of the project is approximately $60,000 for replacement of the manhole, base, and sewer main lead. The project is expected to be completed on May 26 depending on weather conditions.

Residential Property Demolished

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

A home that was located at 5141-51 Avenue in Vegreville was being demolished on May 23. The Town of Vegreville council approved the demolition permit to the property owner back in March. The property is located within a Direct Control District under the town’s land use bylaw and is regulated and controlled by council.

Striking Shorebird

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)

he American Avocet is a striking long legged shorebird with a distinct upturned bill that eats aquatic invertebrates and resides in shallow wetlands. A few were spotted in sloughs in the Two Hills area on a beautiful spring day on May 10.

(Michelle Pinon/Photo)