High River public meetings in 2025
48 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing whether to transition residential garbage collection to a third-party contractor. This move is prompted by the upcoming retirement of two operators and the need to replace trucks. Administration suggests this could potentially reduce resident utility rates by approximately 50%.
- Proposed RFP for residential solid waste collection contracting
- Estimated cost of $966,159.00 for two replacement garbage trucks if services remain in-house
- Current resident monthly cost of $11.55 for solid waste collection
- Proposed transition to a part-time employee for roads crew duties following operator retirements
Regular Council
The council will approve a 2026 interim operating budget of $25.65 million to fund town operations starting January 1, 2026. It will also renew its partnership agreement with the United Way of Calgary and Area for 2026‑2027 and authorize a $17,948.20 write‑off for the 2025 Grants in Place of Taxes levy. Additional items include a follow‑up on the High Country Drive and High View Gate intersection design and the adoption of a strategic priorities work program.
- Adopt 2026 Interim Operating Budget – $25.65 million
- Renew partnership agreement with United Way of Calgary and Area (2026‑2027)
- Authorize write‑off of $17,948.20 for 2025 Grants in Place of Taxes
- High Country Drive & High View Gate intersection design to be presented in 2026 capital budget planning
- Adopt Strategic Priorities Chart and Work Program
Assessment Review Board - 28 Nov 2025 (Continuation on 1 Dec 2025)
The High River Assessment Review Board will continue the hearing that was adjourned on November 28, 2025 for Roll No. 4460100, located at 1010 24 Street SE. Parties will present evidence, rebuttals and legal arguments regarding the 2024 assessment and a requested reassessment of $6,250,000. The board will consider a request to dismiss the complainant’s rebuttal and will hold the hearing for an estimated four hours.
- Continuation of the adjourned hearing for Roll 4460100 (1010 24 Street SE)
- Submission of 2025 ARB evidence and appendices for the property
- Request to dismiss the complainant’s rebuttal of the 2024 assessment
- Preliminary requested assessment value of $6,250,000
- Estimated hearing duration: 4 hours
Assessment Review Board - 28 Nov 2025 (Adjourned to Monday)
The board will hold a hearing on assessment complaint Roll 4460100 for the property at 1010 24 Street SE. The complainant, Collective Assets Ltd., represented by Northern Property Tax Advisors, requests a revised assessment of $6,250,000 and will present evidence and arguments. The respondent municipality will also present its case and both sides may ask questions and make closing arguments.
- Hearing of assessment complaint Roll 4460100 for 1010 24 Street SE
- Requested assessment value: $6,250,000
- Complainant: Collective Assets Ltd., represented by Northern Property Tax Advisors
- Estimated hearing time: 4 hours
- Both parties will submit evidence, rebuttals, and may ask questions
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive updates on a property tax auction sale and traffic plans for High Country Drive, and consider a request to remove a town‑owned crabapple tree at 922 8th Street SW. It will also review two variance applications for front‑setback adjustments at 113 Montane Link SE and 1225 1 St. SE. No final decisions on the variances are indicated at this meeting.
- Proposed removal of crabapple tree at 922 8th Street SW
- Variance application DP 1057.25 – front setback for 113 Montane Link SE, Greenfield
- Variance application DP 4003.25 – front setback for 1225 1 St. SE
- Property tax auction sale – direction to continue existing strategy
- Traffic summary for 32.23011 High Country Drive & Highview Gate – direction to develop new drawings
Regular Council
Council will discuss a regional wastewater treatment facility upgrade in partnership with Foothills County. The meeting includes a proposal to fund a stream sensitivity analysis and appoint members to a community grant task force.
- Proposed change order with MPE for Stream Sensitivity Analysis not to exceed $200,000 (shared equally with Foothills County)
- Appointment of Mayor Craig Snodgrass, Councillor Jamie Barton, and Councillor Vicky McGonigle to the FCSS Community Grant Program Task Force
- Delegation from Allen Brander regarding the High Country Drive and High View Gate intersection
- Support for Foothills County's 2025/26 Alberta Community Partnership grant application for a Regional Wastewater Environmental Assessment Study
Regular Council
The Regular Council will receive an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction project. The meeting will also consider the consent agenda items, including adoption of the October 14 and October 27 meeting minutes. Councillors will share reports from internal and external boards and committees, and the Council will review several pieces of correspondence. Public comments will be accepted on agenda items.
- Aquatics Expansion Construction Update (Item 4.1)
- Adopt October 14, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (Item 3.1)
- Adopt October 27, 2025 Organizational Meeting Minutes (Item 3.2)
- Sheppard Family Park meeting minutes (Item 6.1)
- Council correspondence regarding 605 Macleod Trail SW (Item 8.3)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review the 2025 Property Tax Auction Sale for a designated manufactured home at 212 Polar Avenue NE, which owes $1,284.00 in taxes and penalties. Council will consider settlement options with the mobile‑home park owner and, if no payment is received, proceed with the public auction scheduled for November 28, 2025 at the Town Office. The meeting also includes a temporary traffic summary for High Country Drive & Highview Gate and a Phase 2 engagement report for the High Country Corridor Study.
- 2025 Property Tax Auction Sale – 212 Polar Ave NE, arrears $1,069.39, total $1,284.00, assessed value $17,200, auction Nov 28, 2025 at 309B MacLeod Trail SW
- High Country Drive & Highview Gate temporary traffic summary (BN‑25‑49)
- High Country Corridor Study – Phase 2 engagement findings (BN‑25‑35)
- Warning siren system repair discussion – no funds approved, future Council consideration
- Adoption of agenda, minutes, and procedural items
Organizational Meeting
High River council will adopt the meeting schedule for the next year and appoint members to internal and external boards and committees. The council also approved a schedule for mandatory orientation training and discussed updates to its procedure bylaw.
- Council adopts meeting schedule for Nov 2025–Oct 2026
- Council appoints members to internal and external boards
- Council orientation training extended to Jan 26, 2026
- Council to review procedure bylaw at future meeting
- Hank Leeferink reappointed to Assessment Review Board
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider a delegation request from FAAS Architecture asking council to recognize their design as meeting setback requirements without a variance. Other items include a discussion of the town's warning siren system, a drainage issue on Centre Street near an Esso gas station, and a proposal to contract residential curbside garbage collection. The meeting also reviews a sports fields user‑group analysis of maintenance costs and usage.
- FAAS Architecture delegation request on setback interpretation for project at SW QS 7‑Twp 19‑Rng 29‑W4m
- Warning Siren System (item 5.1)
- Centre Street drainage memo regarding water pooling near Esso Gas Station
- Contracting proposal for residential curbside garbage collection
- Sports fields user group analysis of maintenance costs and community use
Regular Council
The council will award $4,400 to Unity Film Festival for a documentary series. It will adopt a $16,340 reserve bid and auction terms for the tax‑arrears manufactured home at 212 Polar Avenue NE. Council will approve a review of multi‑family development in the Traditional Neighborhood District of the Land Use Bylaw and start a public engagement process. It will direct the library to consider camera installation and a privacy policy for the 2026 budget, and approve a five‑year water and sewer services agreement with Foothills County.
- Award $4,400 to Unity Film Festival for a 3‑part documentary series
- Adopt $16,340 reserve bid for tax auction of 212 Polar Avenue NE manufactured home
- Approve review of Traditional Neighborhood District land‑use bylaw for multi‑family development
- Direct High River Library to consider interior/exterior security cameras and develop a privacy policy
- Approve a five‑year Intermunicipal Water and Sewer Services Agreement with Foothills County
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an analysis of sports field utilization and the costs to upgrade and maintain one ball diamond and one soccer field owned by school divisions. Administration is proposing that the Town first work to increase the use of existing Town-owned fields, which are currently 9% utilized.
- Proposed upgrade of Highwood High School Ball Diamond at an initial cost of $20,169.41
- Proposed upgrade of Holy Spirit Academy Soccer Field at an initial cost of $5,553.06
- Review of residential curbside garbage contracting proposal
- Discussion of drainage issues on Centre Street near 7th Street NW
- Analysis of annual costs for 4 Town-owned ball diamonds and 2 soccer fields
Regular Council
The High River Council adopted an updated Strategic Priorities Chart, including new priorities such as recycling education and a gravel road rehab plan. It directed administration to consult on a draft sponsorship policy for the Highwood Curling Club while maintaining the existing 50/50 cost‑share agreement. The Council resolved to initiate a Land Use Bylaw review and report back with a scope and timeline by the October 14, 2025 meeting. Additional items included an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction project and several correspondence requests for community groups.
- Land Use Bylaw Review – Council directs administration to begin the review and return with scope and timeline by Oct 14 2025 (Resolution #143-2025).
- Highwood Curling Club Sponsorship – Council directs consultation on a draft sponsorship policy and retains the 50/50 cost‑share agreement.
- Strategic Priorities Chart – Council adopts updated top‑five priorities and adds a gravel road rehab plan.
- Aquatics Expansion Construction – Project lead provides status update on the ongoing construction.
- Council correspondence – Requests for Royal Canadian Legion illumination, Foothills Country Hospice Gala sponsorship, Youth Hub advocacy letter, and Wales Theatre matters.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss updates regarding road maintenance on Longview Trail and a community initiative to name town fleet vehicles. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from August 11, 2025.
- Longview Trail update regarding spray patching and roadwork performed September 3, 2025
- Town Fleet Naming Initiative featuring public voting at Balloon Glow (Sept 26) and Car Show (Sept 28)
- Adoption of August 11, 2025, Special Committee of the Whole minutes
- Adoption of August 11, 2025, Committee of the Whole minutes
Regular Council
The High River Council will hear a construction update on the Aquatics Expansion project. Delegations from the Highwood Curling Club will be presented for a sponsorship request and a sound‑reduction request in the ice area. Council will review several pieces of correspondence, including a request for a letter of support for the High River & District Seniors Friendship Centre and information about 605 Macleod Trail SW. A closed meeting will be held to consider a labour item.
- Highwood Curling Club – sponsorship request delegation
- Highwood Curling Club – sound reduction request for ice area
- Aquatics Expansion Construction Update
- Council correspondence regarding 605 Macleod Trail SW
- Letter of Support Request – High River & District Seniors Friendship Centre
Community Vitality Advisory Committee
The committee will consider a $4,400 funding application from High River Chronicles and review several funding accountability reports. The body will also discuss a revised accountability report format and the upcoming departure of the committee chair.
- Funding application from High River Chronicles for $4,400
- Review of funding accountability reports for Stampede Breakfast, Rowan House, and HR Chronicles
- Discussion on a revised Funding Accountability Report to include an income statement
- Notification that Chair Cathy Couey will step down on September 30th
- Welcome of new member Kristle Panfili
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the request to add an 8‑meter accessible parking stall in front of the Highwood Health Centre on 4th Avenue SW. It will also discuss a heritage designation for 605 Macleod Trail SW, provide updates on the Aquatics Expansion construction and Emerson Lake landscaping, and review provincial changes to privacy legislation. A delegation from the Welcoming High River Committee will present recommendations for newcomer support.
- Accessible Parking Stall – Highwood Health Centre (request to add a second 8‑meter stall)
- Heritage Designation of 605 Macleod Trail SW
- Aquatics Expansion Construction Update (pool and arena closed July 28‑Aug 1 for duct work)
- Emerson Lake Trees and Landscaping Update
- Welcoming High River Committee delegation – recommendations for newcomer initiatives
Council Engagement Session
Council is holding an information session with consulting firm V3 regarding the Northeast Area Structure Plan (ASP) and Functional Servicing Report (FSR). The session provides updates on stakeholder engagement held July 29, 2025, and requests high-level feedback from Council. These documents must be adopted before further rezoning, development, or subdivision can occur in the area.
- Introduction of consulting team V3 for the Northeast ASP and FSR project
- Review of July 29, 2025, landowner and public engagement sessions
- Designation of four properties at the northern section of 112 St. E. as a 'Special Study Area'
- Discussion of the 315.4 ha total ASP area
- Review of project timeline with subsequent engagement rounds planned for January and April 2026
Regular Council
The High River Council is deciding on a land use bylaw amendment to change a site from Urban Reserve District to Traditional Neighbourhood District. The body is also discussing the renewal of a 10-year natural gas franchise agreement with ATCO Gas and Pipelines Inc.
- Bylaw 4651/2025: Redesignation of Part of SW Quarter of Section 7, Township 19, Range 28, W4M
- Bylaw 4652/2025: 10-year Natural Gas Franchise Agreement renewal with ATCO at a 20% rate
- Proposed $5,000 award for a tree carving art piece in George Lane Park
- Lease agreement renewal for Highwood Centre at 128 - 5 Avenue SW
- Update to Municipal Displays of Respect and Support Policy POL-0094
Regular Council
The High River Council will consider a public hearing on a land‑use bylaw amendment (Bylaw 4651/2025). It will vote on a $20,000 grant to the Sunset Drive‑In for a new projector, a $6,445 yearly contribution to the Invest Greater Calgary partnership, and a revised budget of $1,150,000 for the outdoor skating rink renovation at 820 Highwood Trail SW, including $300,000 for insulation. The council will also adopt a generative artificial intelligence policy and approve a $2,500 sponsorship for the 2025 Guy Weadick Rodeo.
- $20,000 grant to Sunset Drive‑In for a new projector.
- $6,445 per year for three years to support Invest Greater Calgary.
- Approval of $300,000 insulation work and increase of the rink budget to $1,150,000.
- Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy POL 0086.
- $2,500 sponsorship for branding the 2025 Guy Weadick Rodeo chute.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation regarding accessible parking at the Highwood Clinic and receive updates on the Aquatics Expansion and Emerson Lake landscaping. The body will also discuss provincial legislative changes to FOIP.
- Delegation from Ken Wardley regarding handicap parking spaces on 4th Avenue in front of Highwood Clinic
- Construction update on the 72.22021 Aquatics Expansion
- Landscaping update for Emerson Lake
- Discussion on provincial legislative changes to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP)
Community Vitality Advisory Committee
The Community Vitality Advisory Committee will consider several funding applications, including a $30,000 request from Sunset Drive‑In and a $4,000 request from the Highwood Curling Club Great Scot event. The agenda also includes a $6,600 application for Connecting Culture through Basketball, a $10,000 Gift of Music project, and a $6,250 Tree Art initiative. Financial reports and funding accountability reports will be reviewed during the meeting.
- Sunset Drive‑In – $30,000 funding application
- Highwood Curling Club Great Scot – $4,000 funding application
- Connecting Culture through Basketball – $6,600 funding application
- Gift of Music – $10,000 funding application
- Tree Art – $6,250 funding application
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction, which includes approved change orders totaling $1,213,061.47. It will also consider the final skatepark design concept and budget proposal from Newline, and discuss the provincial repeal of the Council Code of Conduct. Additional items include updates from the RCMP Annual Performance Plan and the 2024 Fire and Protective Services Annual Report.
- Aquatics Expansion Construction Update – $1,213,061.47 in change orders
- Final Skatepark Design Concept and Budget Proposal from Newline
- Provincial Repeal of Council Code of Conduct
- RCMP Annual Performance Plan update
- 2024 Fire and Protective Services Annual Report
Regular Council
Council is reviewing a request to change land designation for a portion of SW-7;Twp-19; Rng-28; W4M from Urban Reserve District to Traditional Neighbourhood District. The body is also deciding on a new Business License Bylaw, a Council Procedure Bylaw, and a policy for Generative AI use.
- First reading of Bylaw 4651/2025 to rezone SW-7;Twp-19; Rng-28; W4M
- Second and Third reading of Bylaw 4648/2025 (Business License Bylaw)
- Adoption of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Policy POL 0086
- $2,500 sponsorship for 2025 Guy Weadick Rodeo chute branding
- Update to Top Five Strategic Priorities including skatepark funding and water strategy
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a briefing on the High River RCMP’s 2025 Annual Performance Plan and the 2024 Fire and Protective Services Annual Report. Updates on the Aquatics Expansion construction schedule and a proposal for building massing and articulation standards will also be presented. Council members may ask questions of administration during the Q&A portion.
- RCMP Annual Performance Plan briefing (2025)
- 2024 Fire and Protective Services Annual Report briefing
- Aquatics Expansion construction update – possible June or July closure
- Proposal for building massing and articulation standards
- Delegation inclusion Foothills
Regular Council
The High River Council will decide on several items, including relocating the golf‑cart crossing at High View Gate and awarding a change order to Bow Mark Paving Ltd. It will also renew the youth centre agreement with BGC Foothills Club at $10 per year, approve a new Telus cell‑tower lease for $10,000 annually, award a building‑maintenance contract for $18,600, and adopt a joint use and planning agreement with local school divisions.
- Relocate golf‑cart crossing at High View Gate and award change order to Bow Mark Paving Ltd.
- Renew youth centre agreement with BGC Foothills Club at $10 per year for a 5‑year term.
- Enter new Telus cell‑tower lease for $10,000 annually, 5‑year term with automatic 15% renewals.
- Award affordable‑housing building‑maintenance contract to Summit Property Group at $18,600 base price.
- Adopt joint use and planning agreement with Foothills School Division and Christ the Redeemer Separate School Division.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a construction update for the Aquatics Expansion project and discuss building massing and articulation standards. The body will also formally acknowledge the cancellation of the May 12, 2025, meeting.
- Aquatics Expansion construction adjustments totaling $1,189,749.38
- Aquatics project milestones: old basin closure Nov 11, 2025; new basin opening Dec 10, 2025
- Discussion on Building Massing and Articulation to address lack of formal Architectural Design Control
- Pool closure scheduled for May 25-29 for return-air duct replacement in the small arena
- Formal acknowledgment of the cancelled May 12, 2025, meeting
Regular Council
The council approved a $1,600 grant for two tree‑carving art pieces in George Lane Park and appointed Steve Debienne as Director of Emergency Management. It also awarded a one‑year building‑maintenance contract for affordable‑housing units to Summit Property Group at a base price of $18,600, adopted a joint use and planning agreement with the Foothills and Christ the Redeemer school divisions, and authorized an election agreement with those school divisions for the 2025 municipal and school‑board elections.
- Approve $1,600 Tree Art funding for George Lane Park
- Appoint Steve Debienne as Director of Emergency Management
- Award $18,600 building‑maintenance contract to Summit Property Group
- Adopt Joint Use and Planning Agreement with Foothills and Christ the Redeemer school divisions
- Authorize 2025 municipal‑election agreement with school divisions
Regular Council
Council will consider the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw to raise $16.022 million through general municipal taxation. The meeting includes decisions on land redesignation, a new business license bylaw, and pedestrian infrastructure contracts.
- Bylaw 4650/2025: 2025 Property Tax Bylaw to raise $16.022 million
- Bylaw 4644/2025: Redesignating land from Commercial to Multi-Family in South High River Area Structure Plan
- Contract award of $754,624.55 to Bow Mark Paving Ltd. for 2025 Miscellaneous Pedestrian Improvement Services
- Bylaw 4648/2025: First reading of new Business License Bylaw
- Bylaw 4639/2025: First, second, and third reading of the Good Neighbour Bylaw
Annual Meeting with Foothills School Division
The High River Council will provide updates on its strategic priorities and on plans to improve pedestrian safety for students. It will discuss a partnership for the October 2025 election and recognize community partnerships. The council will also review the condition and maintenance of local sports fields.
- Strategic Priorities Update
- Enhancing Pedestrian Safety for Students
- Election Partnership for October 2025
- Celebrating Community Partnerships
- Sports Field Condition and Maintenance
Regular Council
High River Council will give final reading to two rate bylaws for permits and utilities and authorize a $2.09 million contract for bank armoring and riparian rehabilitation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a South High River Area Structure Plan amendment.
- Bylaw 4649/2025: 2025 Rate Bylaw (Permits & Licenses)
- Bylaw 4641/2025: 2025 Rate Bylaw (Utilities)
- Public Hearing: Bylaw 4644/2025 to amend South High River Area Structure Plan
- Contract Award: Bank Armoring and Upstream Riparian Rehabilitation for $2,086,711
- Contract Award: High River Utility Master Plan Update for $178,588
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive a construction update on the Aquatics Expansion project, noting $1,139,905.61 in approved change orders and upcoming milestones through June 2026. It will also hear a Snow and Ice Control season report covering 83 cm of snowfall, sand/salt usage and contract costs. Additionally, the body will discuss temporary traffic adjustments at Highview Gate and High Country Drive, with administration tasked to present options at the May 12 council meeting.
- Aquatics Expansion change orders total $1,139,905.61
- Project milestones: old basin closure Nov 11 2025, new basin opening Dec 10 2025, full completion Jun 9 2026
- Snow and Ice season total accumulation 83 cm; sand/salt stockpile depleted, extra order placed
- Snow service contracts: $98,300 for downtown & facilities, $30,680 for Happy Trails weekend work
- Temporary intersection measures at Highview Gate/High Country Drive to be reviewed for May 12 council meeting
Regular Council
Council will consider several funding decisions, including awarding a contract for the Northeast Area Structure Plan and Functional Servicing Report, approving community grants, and funding facility improvements. Delegations from Northback and CAN Pathways will also present. The meeting includes routine adoption of minutes and reports.
- Award $248,233.50 to V3 Companies of Canada Ltd. for the Northeast ASP/FSR project, plus $5,000 for miscellaneous costs
- Approve 2025 United Way/High River Partnership Community Grants totaling $55,368.00 to six local organizations
- Award $10,000 to High River Gift of Music and $6,250 to the High River Art Committee for a tree in George Lane Park
- Approve $13,774.20 (Town's 50% share) for new council chamber chairs, funded by the Tax Stabilization Fund
- Approve up to $121,000 for HVAC work at the Charles Clark Medical Centre, including a drycooler installation
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will adopt its agenda and minutes, acknowledge a previously cancelled meeting, receive an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction, and review a briefing note on the High Country Corridor Study. The briefing note outlines Phase 1 results and proposes Phase 2 public engagement to gather feedback on design options for High Country Drive between Centre Street N (Hwy 2A) and Longview Trail NW. The council will decide whether to move forward with the Phase 2 engagement process.
- Resolution #15-2025 – adopt the Committee of the Whole agenda
- Resolution #16-2025 – adopt minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting
- Resolution #17-2025 – formally acknowledge the cancelled March 10, 2025 meeting
- Aquatics Expansion construction update – no new change orders reported
- High Country Corridor Study – Phase 2 engagement proposal for High Country Drive
Community Vitality Advisory Committee
The Community Vitality Advisory Committee is meeting to review funding applications and accountability reports. They will consider a $10,000 request from High River Gift of Music, discuss a second tree art project, review a $1,468.68 expense for a Foothills Bisons event, and make edits to the funding accountability report template. The meeting also includes updates on a letter to council about funding carryover and a brochure update.
- High River Gift of Music requests $10,000 for artistic director transition
- Tree Art project: discuss second tree and funding accountability report
- Foothills Bisons event held Feb 8, 2025 - $1,468.68
- Edits to Funding Accountability Report template
- Letter to Council regarding no funding carryover from 2024
Special Meeting re: Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI)
This is a special council meeting focused on the Alberta Coal Industry Modernization Initiative (CIMI). Council will hear from provincial representatives, including Assistant Deputy Minister Wade Clark, about the initiative. The agenda lists only this consultation item, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Consultation with Alberta Department of Energy on Coal Industry Modernization Initiative
- Presentation by Assistant Deputy Minister Wade Clark
- Attendance by Government of Alberta Energy and Minerals and Environment and Protected Areas representatives
Regular Council
High River Council is meeting to decide on several items, including first reading of a bylaw to rezone land in South High River from commercial to multi-family, adoption of the 2025 recreation rate bylaw, and authorization of a recycling agreement with Circular Materials. They will also hear a sponsorship request from the Southern Alberta Pump Track Club for the 2025 Provincial Pump Track Championships and consider updates to several policies.
- First reading of Bylaw 4644/2025 to amend the South High River Area Structure Plan, redesignating land from Commercial to Multi-Family
- Adoption of Bylaw 4642/2025, the 2025 Recreation Rate Bylaw, setting fees and charges
- Authorization of the Circular Materials Master Services Agreement, with EPR funding of $7,921.00 per month from April 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
- Sponsorship request from Southern Alberta Pump Track Club for $5,000 for the 2025 Alberta Provincial Pump Track Championship
- Adoption of updated Snow and Ice Control Policy, Community Art Policy, and new Decorative Crosswalk and Intersection Policy
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction project, including progress, budget impacts from change orders totaling $1,007,394.51, and facility disruptions. They will also formally acknowledge the cancellation of the March 10, 2025 meeting.
- Aquatics Expansion construction update with $1,007,394.51 in change orders
- Pool closures: Jan 24-30, Mar 4-7, Mar 14 due to mechanical failures
- Upcoming pool closure April 3-5 for wall demolition
- Project completion expected June 9, 2026
- Formal acknowledgment of cancelled March 10, 2025 meeting
Regular Council
Council will consider accepting a 6-week schedule delay and $271,891.69 in fees for the Aquatics Expansion project due to unexpected groundwater conditions. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a request to speak, and a closed meeting for a labour item.
- Aquatics Expansion Change Directive 001: accept 6-week delay, $271,891.69 in fees
- Request to speak by J. Bruinsma
- Notre Dame Collegiate Graduation invitation (May 24, 2025)
- Foothills Country Hospice 2025 Hike for Hospice Hustle sponsorship request
- Closed meeting for labour item
Regular Council
High River Council will vote on adopting a new policy to regulate bench signs on public lands, approve the allocation of $75,000 in 2025 FCSS community grants to local organizations, and authorize sharing up to $7.548 million in flood mitigation grant funding with Foothills County for the Lower Highwood Flood Risk Mitigation program. The meeting also includes ratification of a letter of support and correspondence on a water licence.
- Adopt Policy POL 0087: Bench Signs on Public Lands
- Approve 2025 FCSS Community Grants totaling $75,000 to 10 organizations
- Authorize up to $7.548 million to Foothills County for Lower Highwood Flood Risk Mitigation
- Ratify letter of support for Narrow Road Home Society
- Correspondence re: Water Licence on Highwood River
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is receiving an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction, including $742,912.89 in approved change orders and a schedule delay still under review. Council is also being asked for direction on how to secure tenants for two vacant units at the Charles Clark Medical Centre, with options including a realtor agreement with commissions up to $75,000.
- Aquatics Expansion change orders total $742,912.89; schedule delay cost under review
- Project completion expected June 9, 2026; new basin opening December 10, 2025
- CCMC Units 202 and 203 vacant since tenant termination February 23, 2025
- Realtor commission proposed at 5% of net lease, estimated $20,000-$75,000
- Four options presented for filling CCMC vacancies, including in-house marketing or RFP
Regular Council
Council will consider a recommendation to award $5,000 from the Community Vitality Fund to support the 2nd Annual High River Stampede Breakfast, scheduled for July 26, 2025, in George Lane Park. The agenda also includes routine updates to the Deputy Mayor rotation and a council appointment to Westwinds Communities following a recent resignation, plus a closed meeting for a land item.
- Award $5,000 to support the 2nd Annual High River Stampede Breakfast
- Adopt updated Deputy Mayor and Acting Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule to October 20, 2025
- Appoint Councillor Jamie Barton to Westwinds Communities to October 20, 2025
- Closed meeting for a land item under FOIP and MGA provisions
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the town's drinking water licensing and usage, covering water license limits, aquifer capacity, and infrastructure constraints. The report outlines current consumption, future growth projections, and challenges such as high leakage rates and limited filter capacity. No decisions are scheduled; this is an information item for discussion.
- Drinking water licensing and usage update, including a 42% unaccounted water rate
- Total licensed water capacity of 4,624,093 m3, with current usage at 55%
- Potential to support an additional 12,204 people at current consumption rates
- Future growth areas listed, including Spitzee Development (11,822 people) and NE Greenfield (9,000 people)
- Water treatment plant filter capacity limits, with no further upgrades permitted by Alberta Environment
Community Vitality Advisory Committee
The Community Vitality Advisory Committee is reviewing several grant applications and discussing the 2025 funding summary. The meeting includes discussions on new funding agreement feedback and accountability reports from previous projects.
- Rowan House Society $2,000 application for 25th anniversary brunch
- Highwood Curling Club $2,000 application for Provincial Championship Stick Curling
- High River Stampede Breakfast $15,000 application
- Ratification of El Papalote email poll vote
- Lions Club Horseshoe Pits Project delay to Spring/Summer 2025
Regular Council
Council will hear delegations from the Royal Canadian Legion about a veterans crosswalk and from the Highwood Curling Club requesting a $2,500 donation. The main business item is a recommendation to approve Change Directive 001 for the Aquatics Expansion project, which updates the weeping tile design at an estimated cost of $360,839.30, funded from the project's $2.4 million contingency. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes, councillor reports, and a closed session for a labour item.
- Change Directive 001 for Aquatics Expansion: new weeping tile system and sump scope, estimated $360,839.30
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 delegation: proposed Veterans Cross Walk at Center Street and Veterans Way
- Highwood Curling Club delegation: request for $2,500 donation to host Provincial Championship Stick Curling
- Closed meeting for a labour item under Municipal Government Act and FOIP provisions
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive an update on the Aquatics Expansion construction, including $217,311.51 in approved change orders and potential schedule delays. They will also discuss the Boys and Girls Club of Foothills community facility license agreement, which is set to expire December 31, 2024, with a possible five-year renewal.
- Aquatics Expansion construction update with $217,311.51 in change orders
- Change directive for weeping tile drainage system under review
- Potential two-day pool closure and arena ice impacts from construction
- Boys and Girls Club of Foothills license agreement discussion
- Agreement renewal option for 2025-2029 term
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to adopt the agenda and minutes from December 9, 2024, then will close the meeting to the public to discuss a land and legal item under provincial privacy and municipal government legislation. The remainder of the meeting is set aside for council questions and adjournment; no other business is listed.
- Closed meeting for a land and legal item under Municipal Government Act s.197(2) and FOIP Act ss.16, 24 and Regulation ss.18(1)(a), (c), (e)
Regular Council
High River Council will consider several bylaws, including an updated Solid Waste Management Bylaw, a 2025 operating line of credit, and a supplementary assessment bylaw. They will also discuss a scope change for the 112 St. E. area structure plan, mold remediation at the Boys and Girls Club, and adopt updated strategic priorities.
- Bylaw 4640/2025 - Solid Waste Management Bylaw (replaces 4620/2024)
- Bylaw 4638/2025 - 2025 Operating Expenditures Line of Credit (up to $22.9M)
- Bylaw 4637/2025 - 2025 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
- 112 St. E. and 20 St. Connector ASP/FSR scope change (adds 214.01 ha)
- Boys and Girls Club mold remediation and lift replacement ($66,000)