Morinville signs fire services and mutual aid agreements

Morinville signs Fire Services Agreement with Sturgeon County and Mutual Aid Agreement with Alexander First Nation

Morinville, Alta. – At today’s Regular Meeting of Council, it was announced that Morinville had recently signed a Fire Services Agreement with Sturgeon County and a Mutual Aid Agreement with Alexander First Nation.

The signing of these agreements shows a collaboration between the municipalities to continue to provide a high level of emergency services to the residents of Morinville and surrounding area. Agreements such as this demonstrate Morinville’s commitment to be a trusted and valued partner in regional and community stakeholder collaboration and collaboratively prioritize the safety and well-being of residents and businesses, two goals of Morinville’s 2022-2025 Strategic Plan.

“We are proud of these formal agreements with both Sturgeon County and Alexander First Nation and thankful we provide support and can count on our neighbours to provide support if and when needed,” explains Mayor Simon Boersma.

“We are pleased to be able to provide and receive the support from our mutual aid partners and utilize the additional resources, staffing and apparatus our departments can deliver,” says Brad Boddez, Fire Chief/Manager, Community Safety Services.

The agreement with Sturgeon County is in effect until December 31, 2026. The agreement with Alexander First Nation does not have an expiry date.