Chris Clegg
South Peace News
The Main Street Revitalization Project at Berwyn has received a provincial award.
The project was selected in the Building Economic Strength Category for communities with a population under 10,000 through the 2025 Alberta Ministers Awards for Municipal and Public Library Excellence.
Berwyn Mayor Nicole Johnson was pleased to hear the news.
“Our downtown area has become an inviting space for people to gather and it reflects the pride we have in our community,” she says.
“We are very proud to see our community recognized at the provincial level, and we share this award with our residents and thank them for the patience throughout the process.”
Completed in August 2024, the project transformed Berwyn’s Main Street with new pavement, gutters, sidewalks, benches and flower boxes, creating a safer and more welcoming downtown for residents and visitors.
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams wrote the Village with the news.
“I commend you on your efforts to revitalize Main Street by upgrading infrastructure, enhancing safety and accessibility, and improving the appeal of the villages core commercial area,” he wrote.
The Minister’s Awards celebrate municipalities and libraires that demonstrate excellence and innovation in serving their communities. Award recipients are featured in a digital booklet and video on the Minister’s Awards website.