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

Le conseil du FCSS votera sur une proposition de Moving Edson and Area pour le transport médical non urgent, avec trois niveaux de service : Edson Catchment, Expanded Regional et Full Service Area. La recommandation est d'inclure l'option Full Service Area dans les délibérations budgétaires de 2027. Le conseil adoptera également les procès-verbaux précédents et recevra les rapports des coordonnateurs.

• Proposition de Moving Edson and Area pour le transport médical non urgent (trois options)
• Option Full Service Area recommandée pour le budget 2027
• Adoption des procès-verbaux du 13 mai 2026
• Rapports du programme pour enfants, de l'action communautaire, des services jeunesse et du superviseur du FCSS
• Mise à jour sur le changement de règlement de l'Association du FCSS de l'Alberta (information seulement)

Agricultural Services Board

Le Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board examinera et recommandera l'approbation de plusieurs politiques agricoles, y compris le contrôle des coyotes et la gestion des mauvaises herbes, et approuvera le financement de subventions pour des organisations locales telles que le 4-H District Council et l'Agricultural Society.

• Approuve une subvention de $4,189 au Yellowhead 4-H District Council
• Approuve une subvention de $2,000 à Yellowhead Agricultural Society
• Recommande l'approbation de la Policy 6300.03 pour le Coyote Control
• Recommande l'approbation de la Policy 6300.05 pour le Weed Control
• Soumet la réponse de notation pour le Provincial Resolution Report Card

Council Meeting

Le Conseil recevra des présentations de TC Energy et Emerald Energy Technologies, discutera de la problématique de la faune et examinera la première et la deuxième lecture d'un règlement visant à modifier l'Agricultural Services Appeal Committee. Les décisions clés incluent de déterminer s'il faut annuler le projet de développement du sentier Robb et approuver un montant supplémentaire de 20 000 $ pour la Peers Seniors Housing Review. Le Conseil examinera également des ententes de taxes foncières avec deux entreprises énergétiques.

• Annuler le développement du sentier Robb du Trails Master Plan et du programme de construction de 2026
• Approuver un financement supplémentaire de 20 000 $ provenant de la réserve pour la Peers Seniors Housing Review
• Première et deuxième lecture du Règlement 06.26 modifiant le règlement de comité 10.24 (gouvernance de l'Agricultural Services Appeal Committee)
• Conclure des ententes de taxes foncières pour 2026 avec Northrock Resources PTR Ltd et Canlin Energy Corporation
• Recevoir des présentations de TC Energy et Emerald Energy Technologies

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

Le Conseil des loisirs du comté de Yellowhead se réunit pour établir des principes plus clairs d'admissibilité aux subventions basés sur l'emplacement et la fonction des installations. Le conseil décidera également de plusieurs demandes de financement pour des associations communautaires locales et des festivals.

• Clarification de la politique 7100.02 concernant l'admissibilité aux subventions pour les organisations hors zone
• Refus du financement budgétaire annuel par poste pour Edson Sno-Seekers
• Approbation de financement pour Donahoo Community Association : $4,335 (initiatives) et $2,977.50 (capital)
• Approbation de financement pour Pine Grove Community Association : $1,300 (événement) et $3,732.64 (rénovations de toilettes)
• Subventions pour Wild Mountain Music Society ($2,200) et Surprise Lake Society ($2,050)

Alberta Rural Industrial Caucus (ARIC)

Heritage Advisory Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Le comité entendra une présentation sur l'itinérance à Edson et dans le comté de Yellowhead, y compris un projet de logement transitoire. Ils décideront également de la vente de 15 parcelles appartenant au comté identifiées comme ayant un fort potentiel de vente, et recevront une mise à jour du service d'urbanisme sur les permis et l'application des règlements.

• Présentation du Groupe de travail sur l'itinérance d'Edson et du district sur le logement transitoire (32-40 unités, $6.4M-$13.9M de coût en capital)
• Vente de 15 parcelles de terrain identifiées comme ayant un fort potentiel de vente (prix basés sur la valeur estimée)
• Mise à jour des Services de planification et de développement : 34 permis de développement (valeur totale $5.3M), 2 modifications du règlement d'urbanisme
• Points à huis clos : réparation du glissement de terrain sur le Range Road 164A, problème de route à Seabolt Estates, aperçu du CAO

Council Meeting

Le Conseil examinera la deuxième et la troisième lecture du Règlement 04.26, une mise à jour majeure du Règlement d'urbanisme. Il recevra également une présentation sur le projet de pipeline ATCO Yellowhead et discutera de la poursuite d'une évaluation complète et d'un appel d'offres pour une future salle communautaire d'Evansburg. Le rapport financier du premier trimestre 2026 sera reçu.

• Règlement 04.26 : Deuxième et troisième lecture de la modification du Règlement d'urbanisme
• Présentation du projet de pipeline ATCO Yellowhead à 11 h 00
• Salle communautaire d'Evansburg : donner instruction à l'administration de procéder à l'évaluation et à l'appel d'offres pour la conception schématique
• Rapport financier de janvier, février et mars 2026
• Adoption des procès-verbaux et des éléments administratifs courants

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Le comité entendra une présentation de Robin Miller demandant la reconsidération d'une fermeture de route refusée (Règlement 05.26) pour une partie du Plan routier 5222LZ. Ils examineront également l'approbation conditionnelle du projet Edson Fire Guard et recevront des mises à jour sur Indigenous Tourism Alberta et les normes de construction routière. Les rapports du conseil et une séance à huis clos sur l'aperçu du CAO sont prévus.

• Fermeture de route Règlement 05.26 : partie du Plan routier 5222LZ dans SE-32-52-19-W5M
• Projet Edson Fire Guard - approbation conditionnelle avec conditions énumérées
• Présentation d'Indigenous Tourism Alberta
• Examen des normes de construction et de conception routières
• Rapports du maire et des conseillers (Soroka, Giezen, Russell, Erickson, Sobon, Williams)

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

Le conseil votera sur une subvention de $2,400 pour le projet Evansburg Seniors Special Projects et décidera s'il doit soutenir une demande de financement de $55,000 pour le programme Moving Edson and Area pour le budget 2027. Ils recevront également des rapports sur la programmation estivale, un rapport annuel FCSS et un changement de règlement de l'association provinciale. La politique de subvention et la directive administrative seront renvoyées à l'administration avec des directives supplémentaires.

• Approuver la subvention Evansburg Seniors Special Projects Grant 2026 pour $2,400
• Soutenir la proposition Moving Edson and Area – $55,000 pour le budget 2027
• Examiner la politique de subvention FCSS et la directive administrative renvoyées à l'administration
• Accepter le rapport annuel FCSS 2025 à titre d'information
• Recevoir des mises à jour sur la programmation estivale 2026

Council Meeting

Le conseil du comté de Yellowhead examinera l'adoption du budget final et du plan d'affaires 2026 totalisant 256 849 637 $ et adoptera un règlement fixant les taux d'imposition pour l'année. Il tiendra également une audience publique sur une mise à jour du règlement d'utilisation des terres, votera sur le rezonage d'une parcelle à usage résidentiel rural, et décidera d'une augmentation de la taxe de bibliothèque. D'autres points incluent la nomination d'inspecteurs des mauvaises herbes et des parasites, ainsi qu'une demande de dérogation aux normes de construction routière.

• Adopter le budget final et le plan d'affaires 2026 : $256,849,637
• Règlement 07.26 autorisant les taux d'imposition de 2026 (première à troisième lecture)
• Audience publique sur le règlement 04.26, une modification du règlement d'utilisation des terres
• Deuxième et troisième lectures du règlement 03.26 pour rezoner SW-19-53-07-W5M de Rural à District résidentiel rural
• Augmentation de la taxe de la Bibliothèque régionale de Yellowhead de $4.85 à $5.60 par habitant