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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-21",
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning 35 acres near Rocky Mountain House for industrial use",
   "summary": "Clearwater County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws, including first reading of a rezoning application for approximately 35.26 acres near Rocky Mountain House from Agricultural to Industrial district. The agenda also includes adopting the Fire Rescue Services Bylaw, revising the former Village of Caroline Community Standards Bylaw, and a budget adjustment for fire capital. Council will receive various reports on finances, capital projects, broadband, and emergency services.",
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   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=462"
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   "date": "2026-09-22",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=463"
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   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=469"
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   "date": "2026-10-13",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=464"
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   "date": "2026-10-26",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=470"
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  {
   "date": "2026-10-27",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
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   "summary": null,
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "MPC to decide on 10 development permits, subdivisions, and short-term rentals",
   "summary": "The Clearwater County Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on a series of subdivision and development applications, including a 4.0-acre CRA parcel creation, a boundary adjustment, a campground expansion with cabins, several short-term rental permits, and multiple dwelling placements. The meeting includes site tours and in-office appointments for each item, followed by a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/71900/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D63172DC649046CFB9388E6C3383F44A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=492"
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   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Land Use Bylaw amendment Application No. 17/26",
   "summary": "Clearwater County Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the second and third readings of Bylaw 26/100. The meeting includes delegations from the Alberta River Rats Society and the Clearwater Regional Housing Foundation, as well as a review of the gravel road network maintenance program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/71446/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=F68040F494F1415D91CE3481450919B9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=460"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Clearwater County to discuss new surplus allocation policy",
   "summary": "The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will review a draft policy to replace a 1992 surplus and reserves policy. The committee is also discussing fire services, economic development, and Nordegg development projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/71391/Strategic%20Planning%20Council%20Committee%20of%20the%20Who.pdf?handle=49B7A61A80BB4B309F8B4E176E447EBA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=484"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Clearwater County MPC discusses development permits and land redesignations",
   "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing several development permit applications, including an agri-tourism business and a waste management facility. The agenda also includes multiple short-term rental applications and recommendations regarding land use bylaw amendments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/71132/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=AE4AE10A11F74F10BB7A8589DCCA274B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=491"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=459"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Public hearing for aggregate extraction at Premier Tech Horticulture",
   "summary": "Council holds public hearings on four land use bylaw amendments and a development permit for an aggregate extraction operation. They will consider second and third readings of three bylaws and award the Leslieville Lift Station upgrade tender.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/70585/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=22817F8A2B8643C1845085F79F09D693",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=458"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to hear Alberta Animal Services on animal control bylaw",
   "summary": "The Strategic Planning Committee will receive a delegation from Alberta Animal Services regarding a draft Animal Control Bylaw and provide direction. They will also discuss the Brush Clearing Policy, a new Records Management Bylaw, amendments to development node Area Structure Plans for Saunders-Alexo and Whitegoat Lakes, and two 2027 budget items: a heated storage facility project and a solid waste management plan with transfer station options.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/70545/Strategic%20Planning%20Council%20Committee%20of%20the%20Who.pdf?handle=08EACD5567D84710A583D84EC5608B5D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=468"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Clearwater County discusses land redesignations and short-term rental permits",
   "summary": "The Commission will review several land use bylaw amendments and rezoning requests. The agenda also includes multiple applications for short-term rental operations and various subdivision requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/70359/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=E22EEEDFAD2A4F7F9E93F60300DB1702",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=488"
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   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to appoint new CAO and interim CAO",
   "summary": "Clearwater County council will vote on appointing a new Chief Administrative Officer effective July 13, 2026, following the retirement of the current CAO on June 30. Due to a 12-day gap, council will also appoint senior manager Erik Hansen as Interim CAO from July 1 to July 12. The appointments require a resolution per the Municipal Government Act and Bylaw 26/071.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/70373/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=30FFB12AF5744B9E854A4A145FF689A9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=490"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review land use amendments and ambulance coverage in Caroline",
   "summary": "The Council will consider several land use bylaw amendments through public hearings and readings. They will also conduct an operational review regarding ambulance type and coverage for the Hamlet of Caroline.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/70041/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8B48B27B77FC41C695CD689C46A9A8EE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=457"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Broadband Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider final approval of Broadband Committee Bylaw",
   "summary": "The council will decide on third reading of Bylaw 1120/22 to establish a Broadband Committee to develop and implement a broadband infrastructure plan. They will also consider appointing council members to the committee, with strict eligibility rules to avoid conflicts of interest related to broadband projects.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/22522/Consideration%20of%20Third%20Reading%20-%20Bylaw%201120_22%20.pdf?handle=98F1AC781D214F85ACC1D38A6F33C7E3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=489"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider land use bylaw change, budget, strategic plan",
   "summary": "Council will hold first reading of Bylaw 26/096 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. They will also review the First Quarter Financial Report, a draft 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, and the RCMP Community Priorities Plan for 2026-2027. Multiple expired bylaws and borrowing bylaws are up for review and potential repeal.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/69541/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A2BA67C1400E4FD5970C4276D2FFF335",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=456"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Deciding on Condor Trail phase 1 and animal control bylaw",
   "summary": "The committee will discuss and possibly decide on developing the first half-mile of the Condor Trail in Caroline, with options ranging from full development to leaving it as is. They will also consider updates to the Animal Control Bylaw, approaches to business licensing, an economic development strategy, and several policy and operational reviews including gravel road maintenance and bylaw repeals.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/69450/Strategic%20Planning%20Council%20Committee%20of%20the%20Who.pdf?handle=3ECD52E952CF47C08CD1995BF7B22C6B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review multiple subdivision and development permits",
   "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to decide on several land subdivision applications and development permits. The body will also consider a recommendation to Council regarding a Land Use Bylaw amendment for a specific property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/69290/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=E38BF97611C74D949EE6B01ACCA158A8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=487"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/68962/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=250D76255B37403D93AA192FB5A34E6F",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=455"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider multiple land use amendments, MDP update, and ambulance support",
   "summary": "Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land use bylaw amendments (Bylaws 26/075, 26/084, 26/080) and a municipal development plan amendment (Bylaw 26/078). A delegation at 11:00 a.m. will request support for improved emergency medical coverage for Caroline and area. Other business includes a pilot curbside waste initiative, a development permit for peat harvesting, and the draft 2025 financial statements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/68582/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=61BE2AAB09D64AAB9E66184DE912A78B",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=454"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider legalizing airport and heavy industrial use",
   "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will review and vote on several subdivision applications, Land Use Bylaw amendments, and development permits. Key decisions include legalizing an airport and a heavy industrial business, as well as approving multiple short-term rental permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/68209/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=E8EEBC52E18B430FB0C7F5929FB19052",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=486"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearings on three land use and planning amendments",
   "summary": "The Clearwater County council will hold three public hearings on proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Development Plan. Following the hearings, council will consider second and third readings for those bylaws. Council will also give first reading to the 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw and consider a new Dust Suppression Policy. Additional items include a bylaw to repeal obsolete bylaws and various reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/68195/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=0C69C6A42C6C4ABFB8614E2A0B520526",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=453"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-24",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers land-use bylaw amendments and infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "Clearwater County Council will consider second and third readings for Bylaw 26/077 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, along with first readings for Bylaws 26/084 and 26/080. The meeting also includes a public hearing for Bylaw 26/077, updates on township road projects, and a delegation from RCMP detachments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/67680/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=385D636B3FB745F1830E77DE2BB45289",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=452"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to review emergent facility grant policy for community halls",
   "summary": "The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will consider the Emergent Facility Infrastructure Grant for Community Halls Policy, including its future direction and the possible creation of a Community Hall Committee. The committee will also revisit the Dust Suppression Policy with associated SP90 costs for subdivisions. Additional items include a recommendation on the Broadband Committee and a closed‑session discussion on a disclosure matter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/67620/Strategic%20Planning%20Council%20Committee%20of%20the%20Who.pdf?handle=9079F1E269C347A880450D0096795133",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=481"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-11",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "MPC to consider subdivision and land use bylaw amendments",
   "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will review subdivision applications and land use bylaw amendments, including a recommendation to approve a 12.05-acre CRA parcel and several short-term rental permits.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/67309/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2011%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=1971D29207B640E9BF924B883955C417",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=480"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on land-use bylaw, vote on second/third reading",
   "summary": "The public hearing at 9:00 a.m. concerns Bylaw 25/070 to amend the Land Use Bylaw, followed by a council vote on second and third readings. Council will also give first readings to four other land-use bylaw amendments and consider a new fee structure bylaw. New business includes the proposed sale of the Rocky Medical Clinic, airport terminal building updates, and a review of the regional solid waste services agreement. The meeting closes with a closed session on a partnership update.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/67254/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2010%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=838E05084DC74524AC2A92E2DB078DC3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=451"
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  {
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "body": "Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on land-use bylaw amendment, consider zoning and MDP changes",
   "summary": "The Clearwater County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 25/069 to amend the Land Use Bylaw (Application 42/25), followed by consideration of second and third readings. The agenda also includes first readings for another land-use bylaw amendment and a Municipal Development Plan amendment. New business items include budget reallocation for public engagement on development nodes, a regional solid waste services agreement review with Rocky Mountain House, and a cemetery expansion grant funding agreement. Reports from RCMP, tourism, and capital projects will be received.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/66602/Regular%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=E2C189756E204ABF86021B921002B746",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=450"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to review dust suppression policy with oil-based treatment option",
   "summary": "The Strategic Planning Council Committee of the Whole will review the Dust Suppression Policy and decide on potential amendments, including restoring oil-based dust suppressants (SB90) as a County-applied option, setting a subsidized rate, and continuing or discontinuing contractor use. The committee will also discuss a bylaw review for the Broadband Committee (Bylaw 1120/22). A closed session is scheduled for a facility matter involving disclosure harmful to a third party's business interests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/66472/Strategic%20Planning%20Council%20Committee%20of%20the%20Who.pdf?handle=640E23E71A5642B1A058B7E39B9BB191",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=466"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Municipal Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Approval of 960kW natural gas power sites for Bitcoin mining",
   "summary": "The Clearwater County Municipal Planning Commission will review several land‑use bylaw amendments, development permits for accessory buildings and secondary suites, subdivision proposals, and temporary business permits. It will also consider three applications to install 960 kW natural‑gas power generation sites for Bitcoin mining in the SW, SE, and NE quadrants. Recommendations will be made to Council for each item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/document/66297/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=36859D994B7648F29FC07D1C971F25B0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://clearwatercounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=479"
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