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   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ATCO gas franchise agreement and bylaw updates",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will consider several bylaws, including a new ATCO Gas franchise agreement, and amendments to update procedural, records, and joint assessment review board bylaws to reflect ATIA/POPA. They will also review policies on snow removal and personnel, and discuss various business items such as a watertower painting project and a donation to Canadian Foodgrains Bank.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42826/Regular%20Council%20-%2010%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=DF8F29C2D1C2431089695904D4044E37",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=291"
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   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Linden Council discusses ambulance shortages and land use amendments",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss an ambulance shortage, a sludge survey proposal, and pump replacements. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a Land Use Bylaw amendment for the Workcamps Industrial District.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42607/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=93CE7CFEB91D48D99217C431017DFC78",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=290"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Public Hearing",
   "headline": "Public hearing on work camp bylaw amendment for industrial district",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden is holding a public hearing for Bylaw 2026-07, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to allow temporary work camps as a discretionary use in the Industrial District. Council is considering second and third reading of the bylaw after hearing public submissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42572/Public%20Hearing%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=1104F0FD11CC4CB792CAB575D7BECE4A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=306"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider work camp zoning and effluent water purchase agreement",
   "summary": "The Linden Council will discuss a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to add 'work camps' as a discretionary use in the Industrial District. They will also review a draft agreement for purchasing effluent water and approve accounts payable totaling $47,938.26.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42373/Regular%20Council%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F23F68367C0544EDAA7371BD8C9D42B6",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=289"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider Xplore telecommunications installation and land use changes",
   "summary": "The Village Council will discuss a request from Xplore Inc. for site access and utility rights-of-way for a telecommunications installation. The meeting also includes a review of dog park survey results and an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42298/Regular%20Council%20-%2008%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F7C37164EA4A4B24BAADE4A3658C43BC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=288"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Linden Council to hear from Emergency Health Services and review STARS funding",
   "summary": "The Village Council will receive a presentation from Alberta Emergency Health Services regarding regional services. Members will also consider a funding request for STARS air ambulance and review monthly financial and administrative reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42017/Regular%20Council%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=F2E3FA720FDA4D4D848C33897B794506",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=287"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Special",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 property tax bylaw with 10% levy increase",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden council is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw and review the draft 2026 budget. The proposed tax levy is $1,988,397, a 10% increase from 2025, driven by provincially mandated hikes in education tax, police funding, and housing requisitions. Council will also discuss capital projects including a pumphouse upgrade and trunk line repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/42050/Special%20-%2025%20May%202026.pdf?handle=5D09EA5E5F9D4C2FB5ACDCCFD6B5E2DA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=305"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to vote on banning firearms discharge in village",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is discussing and may give second and third reading to a bylaw that would prohibit discharging firearms (including air guns, BB guns, and archery equipment) within village boundaries, with fines starting at $250. The committee will also receive information from Kneehill County, including a community report and an agency referral package, and hear an emergency management presentation. A closed session is scheduled for confidential matters related to land, legal, or labor.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41824/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=045B23BB16B34772A70819D0B03C73E8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=300"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider ATCO Gas & Pipelines Franchise Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes for the May 11, 2026 meeting. Council will hear a public hearing, delegations, and consider two bylaws—the 2026-03 Firearms Bylaw and the 2026-05 ATCO Gas & Pipelines Franchise Bylaw draft agreement. Business items include records for destruction, a US Bank draft, fire department matters, a parade, a security system, and a special meeting, followed by financial, administrative and legislative reports. A closed session will address confidential land, legal, or labor matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41820/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20May%202026.pdf?handle=DA183E6AF6BA47DE947A03ACC9DD704C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=286"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider draft Firearms Bylaw (2026‑03) at April 27 meeting",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hold a public hearing, receive delegations, and discuss several business items. Key items include a draft Firearms Bylaw (2026‑03), a declaration of Seniors Week, a KidSport Kneehill donation request, a Community Futures Wild Rose door‑prize request, and a pumphouse sump‑pump replacement. Reports and a closed‑session on confidential matters will also be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41580/Regular%20Council%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=BBE5A4CF2490417A8E9E68D66DAA12CA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=285"
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  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide reinvestment of $79,616.10 maturing term deposit",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear delegations, and consider several business items including a funds transfer, a National Public Works Week proclamation, and an ATCO franchise renewal presentation. A key decision will be the reinvestment of a maturing municipal reserve term deposit of $79,616.10. The meeting also includes routine financial, administrative, and legislative reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41406/Regular%20Council%20-%2013%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=7818D62202F043A1BB88CED0424133A9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=284"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Linden Council to review audited financial statements",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss the 2025 audited financial statements and receive a presentation from STARS. The body will also review monthly financial and administrative reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41235/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=1FFB5583C9E84BDB9850866A95063F91",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=283"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council hears a PRMS planning overview and new council orientation",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will adopt the meeting agenda and then listen to a presentation by Devin Diano, CEO/Director of Planning for Palliser Regional Municipal Services. The presentation covers a general overview of PRMS, Planning 101, project status, GIS web‑map tools and the 2026 new council orientation. No other decisions or motions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41093/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=B3B30C0F57754699B1C8A31E05098C08",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=299"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider draft Firearms Bylaw at March 9 meeting",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, then discuss several business items including a funds transfer, a school gym fundraiser, a regional meeting, an RCMP Community Priorities Plan, and a dog park feasibility study. A draft RFD Firearms Bylaw will be presented for consideration. Reports on finances, public works, fire, and RCMP will be accepted for information, followed by a closed session on confidential matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/41097/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=7831FE521B024EEB86372902877F4380",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=304"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-23",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Linden Council to discuss police funding and sanitary fees",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss several policy updates, including police funding and sanitary sewer fees. The meeting includes a delegation from the Innovative Partnerships in Education (IPEP) program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/40930/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=EB6D7F665C4B43698036E35A9F50AF73",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=281"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $2,500 for smoke detectors at Community Centre",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will consider approving a $2,500 expenditure to install two smoke detectors at the Linden Community Centre. The agenda also includes a request to purchase a new commercial dishwasher for the facility and discusses a regional Strategic Planning course.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/40700/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=36E7141E878B4AFAB9D97D2B24B6DE6E",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=280"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council approves $650,000 transfer from grant savings to operating account",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council adopted its agenda and minutes, held a public hearing and delegations, and considered several bylaws and policy updates. Council approved the transfer of $650,000 from the grant savings account to the Village operating account at Servus Credit Union. It also reviewed and approved the Drinking Water Safety Plan and signed the Development Authority Pilot Project Agreement.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/40526/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=FF0166E7DC6C453FA09D9BE24ECDC99C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=279"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Council",
   "headline": "Linden Council to consider new Master Fees & Services Bylaw",
   "summary": "The Village of Linden Council will meet to discuss updates to the Master Fees & Services Bylaw and the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw. The agenda also includes a delegation from the Airdrie RCMP Detachment and discussions on a pilot project development authority.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/40393/Regular%20Council%20-%2012%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=CF4434D1649D42979410DCC56315E911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=277"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Village of Linden to review Drinking Water Safety Plan",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review and consider approving the Village's Drinking Water Safety Plan (DWSP). The plan assesses risks to water quality and outlines mitigation strategies for supply loss and infrastructure failure.",
   "agenda_url": "https://linden.civicweb.net/document/40398/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2012%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=4EA166CE1C9940D09EE167488F7FD504",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://linden.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=278"
  }
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