County of Wetaskiwin, AB

Council General Meeting

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Council General Meeting

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Council General Meeting

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Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will consider several reports and requests for decision. Key items include the review of 2026 agricultural bursary applications and updates on wild boar in the county.

• 2026 Agricultural Bursary Applications
• October 2026 Agricultural Service Provision Maps (mowing, spraying, and weed infestations)
• Wild Boar in the County of Wetaskiwin October 2026 Update
• Agricultural Services Project Costing Report
• Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulturist reports

Agricultural Service Board Organizational Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is holding an organizational meeting to establish its leadership for the 2026-2027 term. The board will vote on the election of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson.

• Election of 2026-2027 Chairperson
• Election of 2026-2027 Vice-Chairperson

Council Organizational Meeting

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Council General Meeting

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Council General Meeting

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Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will meet to discuss one new business item. The body is requested to make a decision regarding commission upgrades related to the Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) Grant.

• Decision request for Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) Grant commission upgrades

Council General Meeting

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Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will consider several requests for decision, including a utilities foreman report, findings from a June and July rain event, and a proposed lift station enclosure refurbishment. The commission will also receive an update on the rain event and related correspondence. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Utilities Foreman Report to September 15, 2026 – Request for Decision
• Presentation of Findings – June & July Rain Event – Norm Rinas – Request for Decision
• Proposed Lift Station Enclosure Refurbishment – Request for Decision
• June & July Rain Event – September 2026 Update – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council General Meeting on 2026-09-15 contains only boilerplate procedural text and no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Council General Meeting

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Council passed Bylaw 2026/36 to rezone an 8.5-acre property from Country Residential to Agricultural. The Council also awarded a bridge maintenance contract and decided not to award the Hilgartner Pit gravel contract at this time.

• Approved rezoning of 8.5 acres from CR to AG for market garden (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 Bridge Maintenance Contract to Bridgemen Services Ltd. for up to $587,000 (Unanimess)
• Denied awarding 2026 Hilgartner Pit gravel contract due to budget exceedance (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jason Smith as Bylaw Officer (Unanimous)
• Concluded Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Leduc County (Unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/40 to amend Fees & Charges Bylaw (Unanimous)
• Repealed Policy 21.1.2 and replaced it with an Administrative Directive (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Summer Village of Golden Days for transfer station use (Unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review and decide on several reports, including the Director of Agricultural Services report, project costing, service provision maps, sustainable agriculture, and a horticulturist report. They will also discuss a strategic planning session for the 2027 budget. All items are listed as 'Request for Decision,' meaning the board will vote on them.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Request for Decision
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – August 2026 – Request for Decision
• August 2026 Agricultural Service Provision Maps – Request for Decision (includes roadside mowing, spraying, weed inspections, orange hawkweed infestations)
• Sustainable Agriculture Report – July to August 2026 – Request for Decision
• 2026 Strategic Planning Session for 2027 Budget – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

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Council approved a development permit for the St. George and St. Paul the Anchorite Monastery with conditions, awarded contracts for road rehabilitation and roll-off bin replacement, and gave final readings to bylaws amending hamlet boundaries and repealing intermunicipal collaboration frameworks. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Development Permit D26/145 for St. George and St. Paul the Anchorite Monastery with 13 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved 12-month extension for subdivision application RW/22/15 until October 18, 2027 (unanimous)
• Awarded Range Road 12 Rehabilitation contract to Central City Asphalt Ltd. for $317,452 plus GST (unanimous)
• Awarded roll-off bin replacement/refurbish contract to Universal Handling Equipment for $36,526 plus GST (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2026/38 amending Hamlet Boundaries and Addressing Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw 2026/37 repealing Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks with Camrose and Ponoka Counties (unanimous)
• Approved reallocation of MSI Capital funds to RR 255 Cement Stabilization and Chipseal Project (unanimous)
• Approved adding $18,449.32 in outstanding utility charges to tax roll (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding Discretionary Development Permit D26/102, which seeks approval with a variance. The meeting includes presentations from the Development Authority, appellant, and applicant, along with comments from affected persons.

• Hearing: Discretionary Development Permit D26/102 – Approval With Variance
• Review of SDAB meeting minutes from Oct 9, 2025, Dec 23, 2025, and Jan 8, 2026
• Presentations from Development Authority, Appellant, and Applicant
• Comments from affected persons in support and opposition of the appeal

Council General Meeting

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Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2026/35 correcting a legal description for a road closure, and to Bylaw 2026/33 removing municipal reserve designation from a county-owned parcel to allow future sale by tender. It also gave final reading to Bylaw 2026/32 on orange and meadow hawkweed, refused a subdivision application, and approved health and safety documents. Several items were accepted as information, and a closed session resulted in a directive to act on an economic development opportunity.

• Approved Bylaw 2026/35 (road closure correction) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2026/33 (remove reserve designation) final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2026/32 (orange & meadow hawkweed) final reading (unanimous)
• Refused subdivision application RW/26/01 (unanimous)
• Approved Health & Safety Committee Terms of Reference (unanimous)
• Approved Health & Safety Program Statement as amended (unanimous)
• Directed administration to revise Transportation Master Plan scope at reduced budget (unanimous)
• Directed administration to act on economic development opportunity from closed session (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The board will review reports from the Director of Agricultural Services, Project Costing, Sustainable Agriculture, and Horticulturist, all with requests for decisions. They will also consider responses to provincial Agricultural Service Board resolutions and an update on the strychnine stewardship program.

• Director of Agricultural Services report with request for decision
• Agricultural Services Project Costing report for July 2026
• Sustainable Agriculture report for April–June 2026
• Horticulturist report for July 2026
• Provincial ASB resolutions responses and strychnine stewardship program update

Council General Meeting

The Council will decide on several policy updates, including recreational unit usage and access to information bylaws. The meeting also covers financial matters such as reserve balance reviews and the approval of community facility funding.

• Proposed Bylaw 2026/34 regarding ATIA/POPA (Access to Information)
• 2026 LGFF Community Facility Funding approval for Alder Flats Community AG
• Green Municipal Fund tree planting grant
• Review of Restricted Reserves Policy and balances
• Request to transfer an outstanding fire invoice to tax roll 448900

Council voted 2-4 against applying for a Green Municipal Fund tree planting grant. It approved amendments to the Recreational Units During Family Functions Policy, gave three readings to a new ATIA/POPA Bylaw, repealed two previous resolutions including one for a road contract, and approved a $60,000 backup generator purchase. A fire invoice of $3,452.34 was transferred to the property tax roll, and $50,000 in LGFF funding was approved for the Alder Flats Community Agricultural Society Skating Shack Renos.

• Defeated application to Green Municipal Fund for park concept tree planting (2-4)
• Approved amendments to Policy 61.0.3 Recreational Units During Family Functions (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third reading to Bylaw 2026/34 ATIA/POPA Bylaw (unanimous)
• Repealed resolution CB20251209.022 and approved backup generator up to $60,000 (unanimous)
• Repealed resolution CB20251209.025 regarding Lift Station SCADA upgrade (unanimous)
• Accepted Yellowhead Regional Library discussion as information (unanimous)
• Directed transfer of $3,452.34 fire invoice to tax roll 448900 (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 LGFF funding for Alder Flats Agricultural Society rink renovations (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board is reviewing administrative updates, budgets, and annual reports from several community libraries. This includes oversight of the Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell Area, Millet, and Wetaskiwin public libraries.

• Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library 2026 budget and financial statement
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society 2026 budget and operations statement
• Millet Public Library manager's reports
• Wetaskiwin Public Library 2025 Year in Review

Council General Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Cowles Landing Area Structure Plan. They will also consider road options for Bear Hills Lake/Summerhaven subdivision and gravel upgrades to Range Roads 252 and 254. Other business includes RCMP quarterly reports and a new bylaw to control orange and meadow hawkweed. Consent agenda covers routine approvals, monthly reports, and accounts payable.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026/31 – Cowles Landing ASP Amendment (Pt. NW 1-47-28-W4M)
• Bear Hills Lake – Summerhaven Subdivision Road Options – Request for Decision
• Range Roads 252 and 254 Graveled Road Upgrades – Request for Decision
• Wetaskiwin, Thorsby, & Breton RCMP Quarterly Reports – Request for Decision
• Bylaw 2026/32 – Orange and Meadow Hawkweed Bylaw – Request for Decision

Council tied 3-3 on second reading of Bylaw 2026/31, defeating the amendment to remove two lots from the Cowles Landing Area Structure Plan. Council also approved a $425,483.70 contract for gravel road upgrades and amended the fleet truck replacement plan. First reading was given to a bylaw declaring orange and meadow hawkweed as prohibited noxious weeds.

• Denied second reading of Bylaw 2026/31 (Cowles Landing ASP amendment) (3-3 tie, defeated)
• Approved Range Roads 252/254 gravel upgrades to Road to Rail Construction for $425,483.70 (unanimous)
• Amended fleet resolution to replace four trucks with total $290K from Fleet Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Directed administration to incorporate new road cross-section standard and report on Summerhaven development options (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2026/32 declaring orange and meadow hawkweed as prohibited noxious weeds (unanimous)
• Accepted RCMP quarterly reports as information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to proceed with closed-session actions on agenda items 10.1 and land options (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a public hearing on June 8, 2026, regarding an appeal of Discretionary Development Permit D26/077, which was approved with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous SDAB meetings on April 2 and April 7, 2026.

• Hearing for appeal of Development Permit D26/077 (approved with conditions)
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026 SDAB meeting
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 SDAB meeting

Council General Meeting

Council will hold a general meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the first reading of Bylaw 2026/31 to amend the Cowles Landing Area Structure Plan, a request to sell county land in Mulhurst Bay, and procurement decisions for vehicles. They will also receive reports from the RCMP and Public Works, and consider solid waste collection for non-residential properties and participation in ALUS advocacy.

• First reading of Bylaw 2026/31 for Cowles Landing ASP amendment (Pt. NW 1-47-28-W4M)
• Request to sell/purchase county land NW-14-47-28-W4M (Mulhurst Bay)
• Canoe procurement results for 2026.U02 medium duty truck
• Tender results for 2026.U05 purchase of a CPO vehicle
• Solid waste collection decision for non-residential properties

Council approved the removal of Municipal Reserve designation and sale of a county land parcel by tender, gave first reading to an ASP amendment for Cowles Landing, and awarded vehicle purchases including a medium duty truck and a CPO Explorer Interceptor. They also directed administration to investigate non-residential solid waste collection options and approved participation in the ALUS advocacy campaign.

• Approved process to remove MR designation and sell county lot NW-14-47-28-W4M by tender (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2026/31 amending Cowles Landing ASP (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026.U02 medium duty truck to Diamond International for $199,795 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026.U05 CPO Ford Explorer to Denham Ford for up to $101,378.16 (6-1)
• Accepted May 2026 Public Works report as information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate options for non-residential solid waste collection (unanimous)
• Approved participation in ALUS advocacy for Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program (unanimous)
• Accepted CAO update from closed session as information (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on closing and selling a road allowance at NE-36-46-3-W5M. Delegations will discuss traffic control amendments, bridge demolition/culvert tender results, and RMA RiskPro program. Other business includes a hamlet public engagement plan and a third subdivision extension request.

• Public hearing on proposed road closure and sale (NE-36-46-3-W5M)
• Traffic control devices bylaw amendment for Range Road 270 at Township Roads 454 & 453
• Tender results for CA0057941.2939 BF 8525 demolition, bridge culvert installation and other work
• Decision on RMA RiskPro program from Director of Emergency Services
• Third subdivision extension request for RW/23/02 (MPS File #23-R-646)

Council approved a 12-month subdivision extension and awarded a $295,380 bridge demolition contract. After a public hearing, a proposed road closure sale was amended to a lease arrangement to preserve public access, and the amended bylaw received first reading. A traffic control bylaw was also passed with three readings.

• Approved 12-month subdivision extension for RW/23/02 (unanimous)
• Awarded Contract CA0057941.2939 to Prairie Erectors International Inc. for $295,380 (unanimous)
• Amended Bylaw 2026/29 from road closure sale to lease, then gave first reading (unanimous)
• Gave first, second, and third readings to Bylaw 2026/26/30 amending traffic control devices at Range Road 270 (unanimous on each)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is hearing an appeal of a refused discretionary development permit (D26/047). The hearing will include presentations from the development authority, the appellant, and affected persons. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the refusal.

• Appeal of Discretionary Development Permit D26/047 refusal

Council General Meeting

Council will decide on several financial and policy items including setting 2026 property tax rates, funding recreation and community grants, approving a road overlay contract, and designating invasive weeds. The most notable is a bylaw amendment to allow data processing facilities under the land use bylaw (second reading).

• Second reading of Bylaw 2026-16 to permit data processing facilities
• 2026 property tax rates bylaw
• FCSS and recreation zone grants
• Tender award for Pipestone Road overlay
• Purchase of a used ¾-ton truck

Council gave final reading to Bylaw 2026/28 setting 2026 property tax rates and transferred $330,815 surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve. Also approved cancellation of municipal property tax for church manse (Bylaw 2026/19) and reallocated unrestricted surplus funds. Approved numerous recreation and FCSS grant funding requests for all five zones.

• Approved Bylaw 2026/28 (2026 property tax rates) – unanimous
• Approved Bylaw 2026/19 (church manse tax cancellation) – unanimous
• Reallocated $1,400,160 unrestricted surplus: $287K for bridge maintenance, $133K for P&D master plans, $980K held for strategic planning – unanimous
• Transferred $330,815 projected surplus to Tax Stabilization Reserve – unanimous
• Approved FCSS grants totaling $14,250 – unanimous
• Approved Zone 1 recreation grants $19,215 – unanimous
• Approved Zone 2 facility operations $65,832.13 and programs $32,950 – unanimous
• Approved Zone 3, 4, 5 recreation grants ($27,399, $49,812, $15,090.93) – unanimous

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will discuss unauthorized withdrawals from its bank account and consider approving the 2025 audited financial statements. They will also decide on appointing an auditor for 2026, updating a wastewater services agreement, and reviewing financial reports for the first quarter.

• Unauthorized withdrawals from NEPL bank account (security incident)
• 2025 audited financial statements adoption
• Appointment of auditor for 2026 fiscal year
• South Side Pigeon Lake wastewater services agreement update
• Financial variance report as of March 31, 2026 (Q1 budget variance)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will consider designating Orange and Meadow Hawkweed under the Weed Control Act. They will also review and decide on the Weed Control Plan and Weed Inspector Process for the 2026 growing season. Reports from the Director of Agricultural Services, Sustainable Agriculture, and project costing are presented for decision.

• Request for Decision: Designation of Orange and Meadow Hawkweed as noxious weeds under Weed Control Act
• Request for Decision: Weed Control Plan and Weed Inspector Process for 2026
• Director of Agricultural Services Report – Request for Decision
• Agricultural Services Project Costing Report – April 2026 – Request for Decision
• Sustainable Agriculture Report February–March 2026 – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

Council holds a public hearing on Bylaw 2026/27 for a local improvement levy to fund Village West wastewater collection lines. They also consider 2025 audited financial statements, decide on several 2026 special tax bylaws for sewer extensions in Winfield and other projects, and review a development permit for a Christian Coptic Orthodox Monastery. Other items include tenders for a 5th wheel truck and road work on RGE RD 255.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2026/27 – Village West Local Wastewater Collection Lines Local Improvement Levy
• 2025 Audited Financial Statements presented by Laura Marcato
• Multiple 2026 special tax bylaws: Winfield sewer extensions (tax rolls 3466.90, 3464.02, etc.), Bearhills Lake Drainage District, Silver Creek Water Management
• Request for decision on Direct Control District Development Permit D26/034 for Christian Coptic Orthodox Monastery
• Tender results for RGE RD 255 chip seal and culvert replacement, and purchase of a 5th wheel truck

Council gave third reading to Bylaw 2026/27 imposing a $578,173.33 local improvement levy on 49 lots for completed wastewater lines after a public hearing. Also approved three special tax bylaws for sewer repairs in Winfield, West Bittern Lake management, and dust treatment in Curilane Beach. Awarded the Twin Lakes Campground contract to Amy Dakin for $34,000 plus $35/hour.

• Approved $240,000 reserve bid for tax recovery parcel Roll 346729 (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/17 for Winfield sewer repair special tax (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/18 for West Bittern Lake maintenance special tax (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/21 for Curilane Beach dust treatment special tax (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/27 for Village West wastewater local improvement levy (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 audited financial statements (unanimous)
• Awarded Twin Lakes Campground contract to Amy Dakin (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2026/23 for Winfield sewer extension special tax (unanimous)

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission will consider adopting its 2025 audited financial statements and reviewing a clarification on the wastewater system capacity study. They will also make decisions on infrastructure tours, the Westerose offload station revenue, and appointment of an auditor for 2026.

• 2025 Audited Financial Statements review
• Asset Management Plan & System Capacity Study clarification
• Westerose Offload Station (Truck Dump) revenue information
• Appointment of Auditor for 2026 fiscal year
• Wastewater Services Agreement update for South Side Pigeon Lake collection system

Council General Meeting

Council will hold two public hearings: one on Bylaw 2026/16 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for data processing facilities, and another to repeal an area structure plan and rezone a parcel from Conservation to Agricultural. They will also consider tenders for a plow truck, a 5th wheel truck, two pickup trucks, and roadside mowing contracts, as well as appoint weed inspectors and discuss funding for Millet Legion cenotaph repairs.

• Public hearing: Land Use Bylaw amendment for data processing facility (Bylaw 2026/16)
• Public hearing: Repeal of Area Structure Plan Bylaw 2019/50 and rezoning from Conservation to Agricultural (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2022948)
• Tender results for plow truck (2026.U03), 5th wheel truck (2026.U01), and two pickup trucks (2026.U06)
• Tender for roadside mowing 2026 with options for 2027-2028
• Funding request from Millet Legion for cenotaph repairs

Council approved the repeal of an Area Structure Plan and rezoning of a 27.43-acre parcel from Conservation (C) to Agricultural (AG) to facilitate a subdivision. A three-year roadside mowing contract was awarded to Bedrock Energy Services Ltd. at $64.74 per mile. Council also appointed five weed inspectors for the 2026 season. A public hearing was held on a proposed bylaw to allow data processing facilities, but no decision was made.

• Rezoned 27.43 acres from Conservation to Agricultural (unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year roadside mowing contract to Bedrock Energy Services Ltd. at $64.74/mile (unanimous)
• Appointed five weed inspectors for May–Sept 2026 (unanimous)
• Repealed Area Structure Plan Bylaw 2019/50 (unanimous)
• Selected councillors to attend WRPS Forum on April 30 (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is hearing an appeal of a discretionary development permit (D26/023) issued with conditions for a wedding event venue. The board will consider presentations from the development authority, the appellant, the applicant, and affected persons before making a decision.

• Appeal of Discretionary Development Permit D26/023 for Atrium Wedding Events
• Traffic Impact Assessment (Peterson Wedding TIA Appeal) included as evidence
• Noise study (Peterson Wedding Appeal Review - Noise) included as evidence
• Environmental Desktop Assessment Summary submitted by applicant
• Redacted neighbor testimony (Real Life Experience letters) presented

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding a discretionary development permit (D26/020) for Westerose. The meeting includes presentations from the development authority, appellant, and applicant, as well as submissions from affected persons.

• Hearing for Discretionary Development Permit D26/020
• Presentation from Development Authority
• Presentation from Appellant
• Presentation from Applicant
• Submissions from affected persons