Northern Sunrise County
Upcoming
Youth Council Advisory Committee
The Youth Council Advisory Committee will adopt minutes from April and discuss updates on summer events including a Youth Boat Tour, trip to Grande Prairie, and Welding Trades Camp. New business focuses on planning the Fall Youth Dance, including date, budget, and attendance caps.
- Youth Boat Tour on July 18 (10:30am-4:30pm)
- Trip to Grande Prairie on July 24
- Welding Trades Camp in High Prairie July 21-22
- Fall Youth Dance planning: possible dates, DJ cost $500, attendance caps for ages 13-17
- 57 teens attended the spring 'Buds and Boots' dance
Last 30 days
Council
Council will discuss implementation of Bill 28, including new councillor accountability rules, mandatory disclosure of policing costs on tax notices, and changes to off-site levy bylaws. They will also consider a seniors housing demand assessment and playground criteria for Cecil Thompson Park. Additional items include a bylaw on access to information and a letter of intent for the Peace Regional Energy Alliance.
- Review of Bill 28 fact sheets on councillor accountability, growth and housing, and municipal transparency
- Seniors housing demand assessment presented by Economic Development Officer
- Playground criteria report for Cecil Thompson Park
- Bylaw B486/26 on Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
- Ratification of letter of intent for Peace Regional Energy Alliance expression of interest
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on several development permits, including a recreational cabin, two moved-in trailers, and an industrial work camp by Islander Oil & Gas. They will also consider a farmstead separation subdivision and a separate subdivision request. A presentation on the proposed Mihtha Askyi Data Center will be received.
- 26-13: Doug McCullough recreational cabin (640 sq ft) at Heart River Golf Course
- 26-14: Tina Paluck moved-in trailer (over 25 years old) on NE.22.82.19.W5M
- 26-15: Islander Oil & Gas industrial work camp on SE.6.82.12.W5M
- 26-18: Northern Cross Oilfield moved-in trailer on SE.16.84.20.W5M
- 26MK013: Limoges Seed Farms 14.68-acre farmstead separation subdivision
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board will review proposed 2026 edits to several crop and livestock health policies, including controls for clubroot, blackleg, grasshoppers, weeds, and general pests. Members will also discuss a proposed update to the right-of-way vegetation management agreement and ratify a new code of ethics for board members. Additional discussions cover quarterly industry updates, weather station coordination, and correspondence on federal funding cuts and animal protection regulations.
- Proposed 2026 edits to policies on clubroot, blackleg, grasshoppers, weeds, and pest control
- Discussion of updated right-of-way vegetation management agreement
- Ratification of Board Committee Member Code of Ethics & Guiding Principles (Policy 1.18)
- Quarterly update from Peace Country Beef & Forage Association on 2025 projects and 2026 plans
- Review of federal funding cut correspondence and Bill 22 animal protection act updates
Governance & Priorities Committee
The committee will decide on the location of a proposed pump track (budgeted at $300,000) after previous relocations. They will also give direction on the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) with the Town of Peace River, which involves an expired $1.7 million cost-sharing agreement. Other discussions include updates to the Strategic Priorities Chart regarding a Regional Strategic Forum and service level review, a policy on donations and sponsorship, and a briefing on Alberta's Bill 28 (Municipal Affairs and Housing Statutes Amendment Act, 2026).
- Direct administration on pump track location (budget $300,000) after moving from Cecil Thompson Park to St. Isidore and back
- Provide direction on Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Town of Peace River – expired agreement worth $1.7 million annually
- Discuss Regional Strategic Forum and whether to mark as complete or continue
- Review service levels for potential cuts or efficiencies – first since 2020
- Receive briefing on Bill 28, which affects municipal affairs and public libraries