Town of Altona

10/28/2026

Yesterday, Town Council gathered for its final meeting of the current term.

As we prepare to welcome the new Council, we also want to take a moment to recognize Councillor Donna Rosling-Wolters, who is concluding 12 years of service to the Town of Altona.

Since 2014, Donna has been a dedicated voice at the Council table, contributing her time, experience, and perspective to decisions that have helped shape our community.

Donna, thank you for your commitment to Altona and the people who call it home. We are grateful for your years of service and wish you all the best in this next chapter!

Thank you as well to all members of Council for their continued dedication to our community.

10/27/2026

Cemetery Restoration Work Completed

The Town of Altona has completed restoration work at the cemetery located at 6th St NE and 4th Ave NE.

The project focused on restoring aging monuments, improving the cemetery grounds, and preserving this important part of our community's history.

Restoration work included:

- Cleaning and realigning monuments

- Repairing monuments where needed

- Removing deteriorating grave covers and cribbing

- Removing trees and overgrowth where necessary

- Landscaping improvements

These improvements will help preserve the cemetery for future generations while ensuring it remains a respectful and well-maintained place for families and visitors.

Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout the restoration process.

10/26/2026

Night of Lights is coming to a new location this year!

Join us on November 27 as we kick off the holiday season with the lighting of our Town Christmas Tree at Gallery in the Park, followed by festive activities, holiday music, and hot chocolate at the Millennium Exhibition Centre.

10/23/2026

As we wrap up another tree planting season, we want to thank everyone who participated in our Urban Forest Management Strategy. The Town's 20-year Urban Forest Management Strategy focuses on protecting and growing Altona's urban forest, with a goal of increasing tree canopy cover to at least 15% by 2045.

It was wonderful to see residents getting involved, from planting trees together at Ash Park to bringing new trees home through our tree voucher program. Thank you for making a difference in our community!

A special thank you to everyone who completed our feedback form and shared photos of their newly planted trees. As a token of appreciation, we selected one participant to receive a small gift from the Town.

Thank you for helping grow a greener Altona. We can't wait to plant even more trees together in 2027!

10/21/2026

Monthly Compost Collection Returns!

As temperatures drop, compost collection is switching back to a monthly schedule from November through March.

Upcoming collection dates:
- November 3–6, 2026
- December 1–4, 2026
Collection days vary depending on your area of town, so be sure to check and save the waste collection calendar for your side of town.

View the calendar here: https://altona.ca/waste-collection

10/19/2026

What doesn’t belong in your blue bin?

Watch as Russ Hildebrand from Blue Sky Opportunities explains which items cannot be recycled and why it’s important to keep them out of your blue bin.

Knowing what not to recycle helps reduce contamination and keeps the recycling process running smoothly.

For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items, visit https://altona.ca/waste-collection to find recycling information and the Town’s waste collection calendar.

Printed copies of the calendar are also available for pickup at the Town of Altona office.

10/09/2026

Lithium-ion batteries power many devices we use every day, from phones and laptops to e-bikes and e-scooters.

Damaged batteries, improper charging, or incompatible chargers can increase the risk of fire.

10/09/2026

Town of Altona offices will be closed Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving.

Have a great long weekend!

10/08/2026

We have identified the billing issue and are currently working on recalculating the affected utility bills.

If you have concerns about your bill being higher than expected, please contact the Town Office in person or by phone before making a payment.

If you have already paid your bill and the recalculation shows that you overpaid, a credit will be applied to your utility account.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

Have you noticed a higher utility bill this quarter? Here’s why.

The Town of Altona recently identified an error in the second-quarter utility billing process. Due to this error, some meter readings were not fully captured, resulting in lower bills for that quarter.

The consumption that was missed in the second quarter has now been included in the third-quarter bills, which explains the higher amounts some residents are seeing.

We apologize for the error and any confusion or inconvenience it may have caused.

If you have any questions or concerns about your utility bill, please contact the Town Office at 204-324-6468.

Thank you for your understanding.