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1 September 2020
Marigold and the WID celebrated the official start of construction with a ground-breaking ceremony. Marigold CEO Michelle Toombs (l-r) Wheatland County Reeve Amber Link, Siksika Councillor Reuben "Buck" Breaker, Marigold Board Chair Lynda Lyster, WID Board Chair Dan Shute, Airdrie-East MLA Angela Pitt, Strathmore Town Councillor Denise Peterson, WID General Manager David McAllister and MP Martin Shields took part in the turning of the sod ceremony.
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13 August 2020
The Town of Strathmore approved and signed the Building Permit.
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20 July 2020
WID excavators began site clearing at the joint facility's new location near the No Frills grocery store in Strathmore.
More site-clearing pictures
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17 July 2020
The Marigold Executive Committee approved Lear Construction Management LTD as the contractor for the new joint facility for Marigold and the WID.
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July 2020
The Town of Strathmore presented Marigold and the WID with the Development Agreement in July.
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10 March 2020
Marigold met with BRZ Partnership Architecture Inc.'s interior designer to review proposed finishings for the facility. This includes flooring, lighting and general colour schemes. Another meeting took place on 26 March to discuss preliminary furniture proposals and other finishings.
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13 December 2019
The updated project schedule was presented at the Joint Facility Committee meeting.
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18 July 2019
Marigold staff had a chance to review the new building design, shortly after the Marigold Executive Committee approved the new facility design plans.
More staff reactions
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12 July 2019
The Joint Facility Committee met to address the adjusted project schedule and completion date.
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17 April 2019
BRZ Partnership Architecture Inc. discussed the process that led to their design decisions with members of Marigold and the WID.
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11 April 2019
Prime consulting services were awarded to BRZ Partnership Architecture Inc.
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19 March 2019
Marigold and the Western Irrigation District (WID) signed the Development Agreement.
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January - March 2019
Marigold staff review space needs.
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5 December 2018
Town of Strathmore council vote to rezone the joint facility parcel to Highway Commercial.
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17 October 2018
The Purchase of Sale Agreement for half of the parcel is approved.
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18 September 2018
Wheatland County council approves loan of up to $2 million.
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13 September 2018
Civic Works Planning & Design presented a conceptual site plan to residents during the Open House at the Strathmore Municipal Building.
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12 December 2017
Discussions begin with Town of Strathmore for rezoning options, permits and timelines.
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July 2017 to August 2018
The joint facility committee, with representation from Marigold and WID, meets 11 times..
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26 August 2017
The Marigold Board votes to support the co-location and building of the new headquarters facility, following a year of planning and findings of a Feasibility study.
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August 2017
Marigold proceeds with planning for a new headquarters facility in partnership with WID.
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