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 "city": "Hinton",
 "state": "AB",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/hinton/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Hinton council to hold public hearing on land use bylaw changes",
   "summary": "The Town of Hinton is holding a special council meeting and public hearing to consider amendments to Land Use Bylaw No. 1088-27. The changes would rezone a property at 190 Maurer Drive to allow medium-to-high density housing and add townhouses and multi-dwelling units up to five storeys in specific districts. Council will hear public input before voting on the bylaw.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/179368/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=97C35E58040D441D8337253C5316DBD5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3388"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Hinton committee to review youth advisory council bylaw amendments",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing proposed amendments to Bylaw 1169-3, which governs the Hinton Youth Advisory Council, to clarify eligibility, roles, meeting frequency, and volunteer hour requirements. The committee will also discuss advocacy items and a letter of support for FlyAV8 air service development, and receive updates on the 2026-2029 tactical plan. The meeting includes a closed session for the CAO performance review and mutual performance discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/179119/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=03398A3FCD854A6DA8C31F85B89824F5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3370"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider rezoning for co-op housing project",
   "summary": "Council will give first reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 1088-27, which would rezone two town-owned infill parcels to allow a co-operative housing development by the Northern Alberta Co-operative Housing Association. The meeting also includes scheduling a public hearing for August 20, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/179011/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2005%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D2F1C66926A44264A14A495CADCB0979",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3386"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Hinton council to consider land transfer for co-op housing proposal",
   "summary": "The Town of Hinton’s Regular Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to discuss a proposal to transfer two municipal lots (Boutin Avenue and Baker Street) to a community land trust for a co-operative housing development. The agenda also includes a financial request from the Hinton Art Club for an in-kind donation to support its annual Art Walk event.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/178948/Regular%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=D5230FFA01CB439082B0CB046BF66172",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3369"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Town of Hinton reviews municipal policies and council committees",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a comprehensive inventory of active town policies to prioritize future updates or rescissions. Additionally, administration is tasked with reviewing non-statutory Council committees regarding their mandate, structure, and future status.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/178530/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=932FD67D603E475BB014C076B12AC3E3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3367"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider third reading of Short-Term Rentals Bylaw No. 1162-3",
   "summary": "Council will decide on final readings of the Short-Term Rentals Bylaw Amendment after a previous non-statutory public hearing and amendments. Other items include a one-off financial request for DMO: Fridays in Green Square, awarding 2026 Community Grant applicants, and accepting the resignation of Councillor Dewly Nelson.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/178422/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5BC031A037F745E4806338F4CEDB4832",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3366"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing and votes on short-term rental rules.",
   "summary": "The Hinton Town Council will hold a non-statutory public hearing to finalize amendments to Short-Term Rentals Bylaw No. 1162-3, following a divided debate on rental caps and award systems. Members will also review presentations from youth groups and community organizations, vote on the 2026 Community Grant recipients, and appoint members to the Regional Assessment Review Board. Closed session discussions will cover a rural transit grant commitment and ongoing negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/178217/Regular%20Council%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=D83B3110A5DD4753B407D8016D791133",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3356"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on short-term rental bylaw amendment",
   "summary": "Council will consider amending the Short-Term Rentals Bylaw (No. 1162-3), discuss incentives for developing Tier 1 and Boutin Lands, and decide on appointments to the Regional Assessment Review Board. Other items include a levy increase for the Yellowhead Regional Library, a grace period for municipal levy penalties, and rescinding outdated policies. The meeting also features a presentation from the Yellowhead Regional Library Board and a public update on the Pathway to the Park.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/177637/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=5B09EC8DB5954CADBE27685D0E978E54",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3354"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to endorse updated Advocacy Document with new priorities",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider endorsing an updated Town of Hinton Advocacy Document, which includes formally adopted initiatives like a helipad at the hospital and healthcare recruitment, with several items marked as complete and removed. They will also review possible incentives for the sale and build-out of Tier 1 and Boutin Lands, and discuss cooperative housing development. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land matters under provincial privacy and economic interest exemptions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/177517/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=594BE386510B4C418F015982E1999EFB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3344"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Town considers strengthening short-term rental rules to protect housing",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Alberta Hotel and Lodging Association advocating for stricter short-term rental regulations, including a principal residence requirement. Council will also review a proposed Short-Term Rentals Bylaw No. 1162 and receive the RCMP Hinton Q4 report. Additionally, the town's Advocacy Document and a closed-session land discussion are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/177207/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=D93F897D768843D2AE67F342B02F5269",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3343"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss $1M healthcare funding and new incentives for doctors",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is discussing a proposed Civic Agency Agreement with the Hinton Healthcare Foundation to provide direct incentives for doctor recruitment, including accommodation support and clinic overhead subsidies, building on a previous $1,000,000 funding commitment. They are also reviewing the Council Action Pending List to potentially rescind outdated motions and focus on priority items. A closed session is scheduled for land discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/176902/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A81323624A68493487A4270F9E3A875A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3335"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Hinton Policing Committee",
   "headline": "Hinton Policing Committee appoints leaders, reviews bylaws, sets annual plan",
   "summary": "The newly formed Hinton Policing Committee will hold its inaugural meeting. The committee will appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair, review Bylaw #2023 and its Terms of Reference, develop an annual policing plan and community safety plan, and hear presentations from the RCMP and Protective Services. It will also set meeting frequency and dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/document/176419/Hinton%20Policing%20Committee%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=D465280CE15C443FBCF27CAAC6DFCA2A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://hinton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=3351"
  }
 ]
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