Yellowhead County, AB

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

Special Council Meeting

Heritage Advisory Board

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to discuss a strategic plan review and a records management bylaw. The body is also considering a land use amendment to change a specific property's designation from rural to industrial.

• Bylaw 08.26: Proposed amendment to change Part of SE-12-53-18-W5M from Rural District to Industrial District
• Bylaw 09.26: Third reading of the Records Information Bylaw
• Agricultural Services Bursary award of $500.00 to Abby Kennedy
• Review of the Strategic Plan 2026 - 2030
• July 2026 Financial Report

Organizational Meeting

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting for a special session to reconvene a meeting from October 19, 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to hold discussions regarding the 2027 budget.

• 2027 Budget Discussions led by CAO Luc Mercier

Agricultural Services Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to discuss updates to agricultural scholarship and soil conservation policies. The board will also consider recommending specific bursary awards to Council and review several operational reports.

• Recommendation for Abby Kennedy and Brigitte Messerschmidt to each receive a $500.00 Agricultural Services Bursary
• Review of Policy 6300.02 and Administrative Directive 6300.02A regarding Agricultural Service Bursaries
• Recommendation for Council adoption of Soil Conservation Policy 6300.09 and Administrative Directive 6300.09A
• Review of the 2026 Vegetation Management Report
• Review of the October 22, 2026 Weed and Pest Inspection Report

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is discussing amendments to several grant policies, including increasing maximums for community hall and event grants. The board is also reviewing specific funding requests for community associations and literacy programs.

• Proposed increase of Community Hall Operational Grant maximum to $12,500
• Proposed increase of Board authority for Community Hall/Outdoor Amenity Capital Assistance Grants to $20,000
• Proposed Alberta Day Community Grant framework for projects up to $4,000
• Grant request of $3,276.80 for Pine Grove Community Association washroom flooring and hall counters
• Grant requests for Lobstick Literacy & Learning Society ($2,200.00) and Drostan Community Association ($2,196.25)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee is reviewing several informational reports, including a water and sewer options analysis for Marlboro. The body is also discussing the approval process for data centres in white and green areas and receiving a presentation from Community Futures West Yellowhead.

• Marlboro Water & Sewer Options Analysis
• Data Centre Approval Process in relation to White and Green Areas
• Draft Berland Sub-Regional Plan update
• Community Futures West Yellowhead presentation on business services and $500,000 annual budget
• Community Services Monthly Highlights for July-September 2026

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting for a special session to hear from CAO Luc Mercier regarding the 2027 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 2027 Budget Discussions

Council Meeting

Council is discussing a land use amendment to change a rural district to an industrial district. The meeting includes a report on the Malachite One Data Centre and a request to meet with Otipemisiwak Metis Government regarding water and sewer costs in Marlboro.

• Bylaw 08.26: Proposed land use amendment for Part of SE-12-53-18-W5M from Rural District to Industrial District
• Sale of YCF-23 surplus fire engine to MONDI Hinton Incorporated Pulp Mill for $60,000.00
• Bylaw 09.26: First and second reading of Records Management, Retention and Destruction Bylaw
• Adoption of Policy 3200.10 Road Construction
• Discussion on Northern Rockies Museum annual operating funding request

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority meets September 28, 2026 at the Best Western Conference Room in Hinton. The board will consider 2027 tipping fees for domestic waste, a five-year extension of its management agreement with Yellowhead County, and the 2027 interim operating and capital budget. It will also receive reports on GFL Environmental Inc. services and the Solid Waste Manager's report, and meet in closed session for a CAO update.

• 2027 domestic waste tipping fees proposed at $70.00 per tonne within the authority and $105.50 per tonne outside, effective January 1, 2027
• Management Agreement dated May 5, 2022 would be extended five years to April 30, 2032 on existing terms, subject to Yellowhead County consent
• 2027 Interim Operating and Capital Budget presented for acceptance
• Report on services provided by GFL Environmental Inc. to be accepted as information
• Closed session for a CAO update

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council is meeting to adopt minutes from previous meetings, receive a presentation from the STARS Foundation, and consider a letter from Mountain Park Properties Condominium Corporation. The agenda also includes receiving reports on human resources policy changes, properties exempt from municipal taxation, and routine administrative items. The meeting will move into closed session under ATIA sections 28 and 29.

• STARS Foundation presentation (9:30 AM)
• Mountain Park Properties Condominium Corporation letter
• 1300.00 Human Resources Policy - Annual Summary of Changes report
• Properties Exempt From Municipal Taxation report
• Closed Session under ATIA s.28 & 29

Heritage Advisory Board

The Yellowhead County Heritage Advisory Board will consider approving a $5,000 grant to the Hinton Historical Society for operating funds at the Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage, despite the society's request for $10,000. The board will also review and potentially approve the final design for an interpretive sign at St. George Russian Orthodox Church, and receive updates on the Heritage Program Digital Collection and the Heritage Coordinator's report.

• Hinton Historical Society grant request of $5,000 for operating funds at Northern Rockies Museum of Culture and Heritage
• Chip Lake Park Society grant request of $2,500 for replacement and installation of heritage signage at Chip Lake Park
• St. George Russian Orthodox Church interpretive signage design approval for printing and installation, subject to Communications approval
• Heritage Program Digital Collection update using Laserfiche platform
• Adoption of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Yellowhead County's Governance and Priorities Committee will consider directing administration to propose cancelling Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreements with seven neighbouring municipalities, subject to partner agreement. The agenda also includes information items on a data centre, a condominium corporation's request for consultation on Node 9 lands, and departmental updates, followed by a closed session.

• Direct administration to advise seven municipalities of intent to cancel Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreements if partners agree
• Public presentation from Mountain Park Properties Condominium Corporation no. 8520527 requesting consultation on Node 9 lands (approx. 1,800 acres)
• Emerald - Malachite One Data Centre report accepted as information
• Marlboro Water & Sewer Options Analysis (Option 2) accepted with further direction to administration
• Updates on pit registration and processing under Bill 28

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Yellowhead County FCSS Advisory Board is meeting to decide on grant requests and receive reports. Key items include a proposed $2,500 grant for the Wildwood Quilt and Craft Group to purchase supplies for charity quilts, and a $5,486.86 grant for the Wildwood Grandparent Program. The board will also accept informational reports on the FCSS Alberta Conference, summer programming, and coordinator updates.

• Grant request: $2,500 for Wildwood Quilt and Craft Group, with direction that supplies be used only for charity quilts
• Grant request: $5,486.86 for Wildwood Grandparent Program, with direction to explore collaboration with Evansburg Seniors
• Information item: FCSS Alberta Conference (Nov 25-27, 2026, Edmonton)
• Information item: Wildwood Seniors and School Grandparent Grant Report 2025-2026
• Information item: Summer Programming 2026 and coordinator reports

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a recovery strategy for the YCE Multiplex to maintain the April 2027 pool demolition date and avoid potential cost increases. They will also set the date for the 2026 Property Tax Auction and review reserve bids for land parcels.

• YCE Multiplex schedule recovery strategy to maintain April 2027 pool demolition
• 2026 Property Tax Auction scheduled for November 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM
• Reserve bids for property tax auction including a $450,000 bid for ROLL 031459
• Reserve bids for property tax auction including a $400,000 bid for ROLL 302878
• Approval of 10% deposit and full payment terms for auction winners

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider approving dates for 2027 interim budget deliberations and public open houses, direct the sale of 14 county-owned parcels, and give first reading to a land use bylaw amendment. They will also discuss a commercial kitchen addition at Marlboro Hall and property tax agreements with two energy companies.

• Approve 2027 budget deliberation dates: Oct 19, Oct 26, Nov 9, 2026, 9:00am-12:00pm
• Approve open house dates: Oct 6 (East Side), Oct 13 (Central), Oct 20 (West Side), 7:00-9:00pm
• Direct sale of 14 County-owned parcels identified as high potential for sale
• First reading of Bylaw 08.26 to redistrict Part of SE-12-53-18-W5M from Rural to Industrial District
• Property tax agreements with Jixing Energy (Canada) Ltd. (2023-2026) and JX Energy Ltd. (2024-2026)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider several items, including appointing councillors to local attraction and retention committees, receiving an update on enforcement of county-owned lands, and directing administration on a water and sewer servicing analysis for Marlboro. The committee will also review road construction standards and enter a closed session for specific land and personnel matters.

• Appoint Councillor Shallen Erickson to Edson ARC and Councillor Jack Williams to Hinton ARCH, with Deputy Mayor Brigitte Lemieux as alternate
• Marlboro water/sewer options: annual landowner payments range from $650.64 to $15,619.98 over 25 years depending on option
• Direct administration to bring forward draft revised Policy 3200.10, Road Construction
• Closed session: sewer line and discharge land transfer to Mountain Park Properties Condominium Corporations No. 8520527
• Closed session: Chief Administrative Officer overview

Council Meeting

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed administration to proceed with the recommended gabion wall and granular fill remediation for the Range Road 164A landslide and to fund the unbudgeted $1,100,000 expense from the Reserve‑Infrastructure: Roads and Bridges. It also approved the award of Tender 2026‑912 to E Construction (a division of Colas Western Canada Inc.) for Range Road 183 pavement profile improvements at a contract value of $991,797 plus GST. Additional items were accepted for information only, including a broadband update, enforcement management of county‑owned lands, and a preliminary design presentation for the Hamlet of Marlboro water and sewer system.

• Range Road 164A landslide remediation – gabion wall & granular fill, $1,100,000 funded from Reserve‑Infrastructure
• Tender 2026‑912 – Range Road 183 pavement profile improvements awarded to E Construction for $991,797 plus GST
• Marlboro Water & Sewer Preliminary Design – administration directed to proceed to detailed design Phase 1
• Broadband Update – accepted as information
• Enforcement Management of County‑Owned Lands and Property – accepted as information

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The FCSS Board will vote on a proposal from Moving Edson and Area for non-emergent medical transportation, with three service levels: Edson Catchment, Expanded Regional, and Full Service Area. The recommendation is to include the Full Service Area option in 2027 budget deliberations. The board will also adopt previous minutes and receive reports from coordinators.

• Moving Edson and Area proposal for non-emergent medical transport (three options)
• Full Service Area option recommended for 2027 budget
• Adoption of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Reports from Children's Program, Community Outreach, Youth Services, and FCSS Supervisor
• FCSS Association of Alberta bylaw change update (information only)

Agricultural Services Board

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board will review and recommend approval for several agricultural policies, including coyote control and weed management, and approve grant funding for local organizations like the 4-H District Council and Agricultural Society.

• Approves $4,189 grant to Yellowhead 4-H District Council
• Approves $2,000 grant to Yellowhead Agricultural Society
• Recommends approval of Policy 6300.03 for Coyote Control
• Recommends approval of Policy 6300.05 for Weed Control
• Submits grading response for Provincial Resolution Report Card

Council Meeting

Council will receive presentations from TC Energy and Emerald Energy Technologies, discuss problem wildlife, and consider first and second reading of a bylaw to amend the Agricultural Services Appeal Committee. Key decisions include whether to cancel the Robb trail development project and approve an additional $20,000 for the Peers Seniors Housing Review. Council will also consider property tax agreements with two energy companies.

• Cancel Robb trail development from Trails Master Plan and 2026 construction program
• Approve $20,000 additional funding from reserve for Peers Seniors Housing Review
• First and second reading of Bylaw 06.26 amending Committee Bylaw 10.24 (Agricultural Services Appeal Committee governance)
• Enter into property tax agreements for 2026 with Northrock Resources PTR Ltd and Canlin Energy Corporation
• Receive presentations from TC Energy and Emerald Energy Technologies

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is meeting to establish clearer principles for grant eligibility based on facility location and function. The board will also decide on several funding requests for local community associations and festivals.

• Clarification of Policy 7100.02 regarding grant eligibility for out-of-bounds organizations
• Denial of annual line-item budget funding for Edson Sno-Seekers
• Funding approval for Donahoo Community Association: $4,335 (initiatives) and $2,977.50 (capital)
• Funding approval for Pine Grove Community Association: $1,300 (event) and $3,732.64 (washroom renovations)
• Grants for Wild Mountain Music Society ($2,200) and Surprise Lake Society ($2,050)

Alberta Rural Industrial Caucus (ARIC)

Heritage Advisory Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation on homelessness in Edson and Yellowhead County, including proposed transitional housing. They will also decide on selling 15 county-owned parcels identified as high potential for sale, and receive a planning department update on permits and enforcement.

• Edson & District Homelessness Task Force presentation on transitional housing (32-40 units, $6.4M-$13.9M capital cost)
• Sale of 15 land parcels identified as high potential for sale (prices based on assessed value)
• Planning and Development Services update: 34 development permits (total value $5.3M), 2 land use bylaw amendments
• Closed session items: Range Road 164A landslide remediation, Seabolt Estates road issue, CAO overview

Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 04.26, a major Land Use Bylaw update. They will also receive a presentation on the ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project and discuss proceeding with a comprehensive assessment and RFP for a future Evansburg community hall. The Q1 2026 financial report will be received.

• Bylaw 04.26: Second and third reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment
• ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project presentation at 11:00 AM
• Evansburg Community Hall: direct administration to proceed with assessment and RFP for schematic design
• January, February, and March 2026 Financial Report
• Adoption of minutes and routine administrative items

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation from Robin Miller requesting reconsideration of a denied road closure (Bylaw 05.26) for a portion of Road Plan 5222LZ. They will also consider conditional approval for the Edson Fire Guard Project and receive updates on Indigenous Tourism Alberta and road construction standards. Council reports and a closed session on the CAO overview are scheduled.

• Road closure Bylaw 05.26: portion of Road Plan 5222LZ in SE-32-52-19-W5M
• Edson Fire Guard Project - conditional approval with listed conditions
• Indigenous Tourism Alberta presentation
• Road Construction and Design Standards Review
• Mayor and Councillor Reports (Soroka, Giezen, Russell, Erickson, Sobon, Williams)

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The board will vote on a $2,400 grant for the Evansburg Seniors Special Projects and decide whether to support a $55,000 funding request for the Moving Edson and Area program for the 2027 budget. They will also receive reports on summer programming, an annual FCSS report, and a bylaw change from the provincial association. The grant policy and administrative directive will be returned to administration with further direction.

• Approve Evansburg Seniors Special Projects Grant 2026 for $2,400
• Support Moving Edson and Area proposal – $55,000 for 2027 budget
• Review FCSS Grant Policy and Administrative Directive returned to admin
• Accept 2025 Annual FCSS Report as information
• Receive updates on Summer Programming 2026

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider adopting the 2026 Final Budget and Business Plan totaling $256,849,637 and pass a bylaw setting tax rates for the year. They will also hold a public hearing on a Land Use Bylaw update, vote on rezoning a parcel for country residential use, and decide on a library levy increase. Other items include appointing weed and pest inspectors and a variance request for road construction standards.

• Adopt 2026 Final Budget and Business Plan: $256,849,637
• Bylaw 07.26 to authorize 2026 taxation rates (first to third reading)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 04.26, a Land Use Bylaw amendment
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 03.26 to rezone SW-19-53-07-W5M from Rural to Country Residential District
• Increase Yellowhead Regional Library levy from $4.85 to $5.60 per capita