Northern Sunrise County public meetings in 2025
50 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agricultural Service Board
The board will elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair as required by Bylaw No. B446/24. It will discuss funding for the 2026 Environmental Farm Plan, noting NSC is receiving $27,862 for extension activities. Additional items include a partnership request from the Alberta Invasive Species Council for 2026, nominations for the 2025 Farm Family Award (due Dec 19, 2025), and registration requirements for the 2026 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference in Edmonton (Jan 20‑22, 2026).
- Election of Chair and Vice‑Chair per Bylaw No. B446/24
- Review of Environmental Farm Plan funding – $27,862 allocated for 2026 extension activities
- Alberta Invasive Species Council 2026 partnership request presented by Executive Director Megan Evans
- 2025 Farm Family Award nominations – deadline Dec 19, 2025
- Registration required for the 2026 Provincial ASB Conference, Jan 20‑22, 2026 in Edmonton
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will consider the 2026 provisional operating and capital budgets and hold a public hearing for Land Use Bylaw B458/24 amendments. The body is also deciding on the repeal of the Parks Committee bylaw and signage for the Sunrise Gateway Business Park.
- Public hearing for Bylaw B473/25 to amend Land Use Bylaw B458/24
- Review of 2026 Provisional Operating and Capital Budgets
- Proposed $70,000 for Sunrise Gateway Business Park business signs in 2026 Capital Budget
- Third reading of Bylaw B477/25 to repeal the Parks Committee (Bylaw B455/24)
- Capital purchase for Agricultural Services Department IT equipment
FCSS Committee
The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to discuss community program statistics and strategic planning updates. The body will review the 2025 Christmas Gift Card Program and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule.
- 2025 Christmas Gift Card Program update with $12,050 in total donations
- Discussion on 2026 FCSS Meeting Schedule
- Review of Community Van statistics and schedules for December 2025 and January 2026
- Discussion of Caregivers Alberta and Bridge to Campus
- Review of program statistics for September, October, and November 2025
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review a subdivision application for a 37.8-acre parcel located at SW.22.84.21.W5M. The land is proposed for recreational use and is located along Range Road 213.
- Subdivision Application 25MK022 for Nadine Kacho (Midwest Surveys Inc) for a 37.8-acre parcel for recreational use
Council
The council will consider Bylaw B477/25 to repeal Bylaw B455/24, which created the Parks Committee, and will give it first and second readings and schedule a third reading for the December 9 meeting. It will also review Motion 594/09/23/25 from September 23, 2025, to decide whether to rescind the directive stopping public comments on IAAC documents about the Peace River Nuclear Project and the related disclaimer. Additional items include an update to the 2025 development permits list, a charitable donations report showing $104,889 spent of a $135,050 budget, and several invitation requests for upcoming community events.
- Bylaw B477/25 to repeal Bylaw B455/24 Parks Committee – first and second readings, third reading to be scheduled
- Motion 594/09/23/25 – request to rescind direction to stop public comments on IAAC documents and the disclaimer to IAAC
- 2025 Development Permits List update (November 19, 2025)
- Charitable donations tally: $104,889 spent of $135,050 budget, $30,161 remaining
- Invitations: Protective Services Christmas Party (Dec 20, St. Isidore), FutureWorks Grand Opening (Nov 28, Peace River), 2026 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference (Jan 20, Edmonton)
Budget Meeting
The Northern Sunrise County Council will adopt the meeting agenda and then review the operating budgets for each department, including Protective Services, Community Services, Economic Development, Assessment, Agricultural Services, Water/Wastewater/Solid Waste, Transportation and Operations, Facilities, Planning, and Administration. It will also discuss the Council Operating Budget and the various Community Halls grant funding applications. Finally, the council will approve the 2026 Draft Capital Budget and the reserve balance before adjourning.
- Protective Services Operating Budget
- Community Services Operating Budget
- Economic Development Operating Budget (CAPEX for business signs)
- Council Operating Budget & Community Halls Grant Funding Requests
- 2026 Draft Capital Budget and Reserve Balance
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to elect its leadership and review three land-use applications. The body is considering development permits for a solar power plant and storage tanks, as well as a subdivision for hamlet public use.
- Development permit 25-24: Orizon Energy for Ross Barrett for a personal solar power plant (NE.4.85.20.W5M)
- Development permit 25-25: Champion X Canada ULC. & E-Z Goin Holdings Inc. for above-ground storage tanks and ancillary structures (Plan 1420832; Block 3; Lot 2)
- Subdivision application 25MK023: 0.546-acres for Hamlet Public Use (Plan 9222596; Block 1; Lot 3)
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee will elect a Chair and Vice Chair, adopt the agenda and minutes, and receive the Economic Development Officer's quarterly report for July‑September 2025. Members are asked to bring three priority topics for discussion to shape the 2026 agenda. The committee will also review the Invest In Alberta Magazine 2026 advertising opportunity, which has a circulation of 15,000.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Adoption of agenda and minutes
- Members to present three strategic priorities for 2026
- Review of Invest In Alberta Magazine 2026 (15,000 circulation)
- Economic Development Officer's quarterly report (July‑Sept 2025)
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council is reviewing a proposal to amend the Youth Council Advisory Committee Bylaw to increase resident membership from three to four. The body is also discussing the 2026 operational and capital budget process and a subdivision request.
- Bylaw B476/25 to revise the Youth Council Advisory Committee membership
- Subdivision request for SE.35.82.19.W5M
- Bylaw B473/25 to amend Land Use Bylaw B458/24
- 2026 Operational and Capital Budget Process briefing
- Berwyn Agricultural Society Veterinary Bursary request
Council
The council will decide whether to adopt the proposed list of 2026 County events, including the Annual Residents Meeting, Council/Staff Breakfast, Canada Day Celebration, Budget Meeting and Christmas Open House. They will also receive updates on the 2025 Development Permits List, the charitable donations tally, and the Economic and Tourism Development Quarterly Report. Additional items include a sponsorship request from the Peace River Curling Club for Oktoberfest and various correspondence and reports.
- Decision on 2026 Council Events schedule (Annual Residents Meeting, Council/Staff Breakfast, Canada Day Celebration, Budget Meeting, Christmas Open House) – no financial impact
- Update of 2025 Development Permits List (as of October 21, 2025)
- Presentation of Charitable Donations tally (as of October 17, 2025)
- Economic and Tourism Development Quarterly Report covering July‑September 2025
- Oktoberfest sponsorship request from Peace River Curling Club (meal cost $2,012.50, sponsorships $1,400)
Organizational
The Northern Sunrise County Council meeting on October 30, 2025 will appoint the CAO as Chairperson, adopt the Council Procedural Bylaw B471/25, and elect both the Reeve and Deputy Reeve. The council will also consider a draft resolution on signing authorities and update board and committee appointments. All items are limited to the business required by the Municipal Government Act for an organizational meeting.
- Appointment of CAO as Chairperson
- Adoption of Bylaw B471/25 (Council Procedural Bylaw)
- Election of the Reeve
- Election of the Deputy Reeve
- Draft resolution for signing authorities
FCSS Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, review updates on the Community Needs Assessment, the FCSSAA Conference, and the Christmas Gift Card Program, and receive the Director's report on program calendars. New business includes a presentation on rural and farm scams and an update on September expenses. The committee will also consider correspondence items such as the Christmas Gift Card Program and upcoming community events, and hold a round‑table discussion on program improvements.
- Rural & Farm Scams Presentation (new business)
- September Expenses Update (new business)
- Christmas Gift Card Program – suggestion to develop a registration form with QR code
- FCSSAA Conference – registration deadline October 3
- Public Appointments to Boards and Committees – application deadline October 10
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council is discussing a staged development strategy for the Sunrise Gateway Business Park, specifically regarding water and sewer infrastructure capacity. The body is also reviewing several donation requests and a proposal to purchase land from the Town of Peace River.
- Sunrise Gateway Business Park Staged Development Strategy regarding reservoir and sewage pipe upgrades
- Proposal from Town of Peace River to sell lands (Plan 1844, Block OT) to the County for $1.00
- Bylaw B472/25 to revise the Economic Development and Tourism Development Committee
- Donation requests from Peace River Curling Club, Arbo Revitalization Society, and Peace River Municipal Library & Art Gallery
- Terms of Reference for the Peace Region Mental Health Taskforce
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee is reviewing a proposal for a dedicated event space at Murphy's Flats and considering a policy amendment to allow mobile businesses to qualify for tourism grants. The body will also discuss the Invest Alberta Tour and regional economic updates.
- Proposed event space at Murphy's Flats (Administration recommends keeping land for gravel pit use)
- Proposed amendment to Value-Added Agriculture and Tourism Grant policy to include mobile operations
- Invest Alberta Tour scheduled for November 3-7, 2025
- Wayfinder program with Jason Bacon via Small Communities Opportunity Program (SCOP)
- Woodland Cree AI Data Centre announcement
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board will review an agricultural disaster declaration for livestock producers and the 2025 resolutions report card. The board is also discussing provincial resolution rules and agricultural plastics management.
- Agricultural Disaster Declaration for Livestock Producers
- 2025 Agricultural Service Board Resolutions Report Card
- Proposed changes to Provincial Resolutions Rules of Procedure
- Agricultural Plastics Management Engagement survey (deadline October 3, 2025)
- 2026 funding request from Peace Country Beef & Forage Association
FCSS Committee
The Family and Community Support Services Committee will review updates on the Community Needs Assessment and the World Suicide Prevention Day gathering, as well as program calendars, community van schedules, program statistics, and strategic priorities. New business includes discussion of the Adulting 101 program, the 2026 FCSS Committee strategic planning, the Christmas Gift Card Program, and the FCSSAA conference options. The committee will also consider public appointments to county boards and committees and hold round‑table discussions on barriers to services and possible program adaptations.
- Community Needs Assessment Update
- World Suicide Prevention Day Gathering
- Adulting 101 program
- 2026 FCSS Committee Strategic Planning
- Public appointments to boards and committees
Council
The council will review the Tiered Water Rate Proposal, which could increase commercial water revenue by $142,731.50. It will also consider Bylaw B472/25 to repeal Bylaw B169/10 Debenture Bylaw for paved roads, moving it through first, second, and third readings. Additional items include an update to the 2025 Development Permits List, a tally of 2025 charitable donations, and a resolution on protecting Class 1‑4 soils from power‑plant development.
- Tiered Water Rate Proposal – projected revenue increase of $142,731.50 for commercial users (or $575,196.50 under cost‑recovery option)
- Bylaw B472/25 to repeal Bylaw B169/10 Debenture Bylaw for paved roads – first, second, and third readings recommended
- 2025 Development Permits List update (September 15, 2025)
- 2025 Charitable Donations tally (September 16, 2025)
- Agricultural Service Board resolution to protect Class 1‑4 soils from power‑plant development
Council
The Northern Sunrise County Council will consider and vote on amendments to Policy 1.30 Environmental Sensitive Lands Emergency Funding, which does not change the program’s financial limits. The meeting also includes updates on development permits, a charitable donations tally, an investment portfolio report, and a protective services biannual report. New business items such as Energy Alberta public‑engagement sessions, a ministerial virtual meeting invitation, a soup‑kitchen donation request, the 2025 municipal census report, and a request for a letter of support for Mighty Peace Tourism will be discussed.
- Amend Policy 1.30 Environmental Sensitive Lands Emergency Funding (no change to $50,000 grant limit)
- Review Subdivision Request SW‑22‑84‑21‑W5M
- Charitable Donations tally for 2025
- Presentation of Northern Sunrise County Investment Portfolio report (RBC Wealth Management)
- Protective Services Biannual Report (Jan 1 – Jul 1 2025)
Watershed Advisory Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Watershed Advisory Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive updates on ALUS national operations and 2025 financials, and review several ALUS project proposals. The meeting includes discussion of an invasive species workshop held on July 10, 2025, and presentations of grant programs such as the Government of Alberta Ecosystem Services Grant and the Green Municipal Fund. A key item is the request for decision to provide a letter of support for NAIT’s peatland research project under the Watershed Resiliency and Restoration Program.
- Request for decision: letter of support for NAIT peatland research (no dollar amount)
- Project proposals: NSC-03036F-C4122, NSC-03033U-C4110, NSC-02740T-C4116
- 2025 ALUS financials: $7.2M disbursed to communities in 2024, project costs up to $8,750.00
- Invasive Species Workshop notes (July 10, 2025)
- Grant programs: Alberta Ecosystem Services Grant, Tree Canada Community Tree Grant, Green Municipal Fund
Municipal Planning Commission
The Northern Sunrise County Municipal Planning Commission will review Subdivision Application 25MK015 for a 14.33‑acre parcel (Pt. SE‑24‑81‑21‑W5M) that would separate an existing farmstead along Highway 2 south of the Village of Nampa. The commission is asked to approve the subdivision subject to conditions including payment of outstanding taxes, an off‑site levy, relocation of an open‑discharge septic system, a monetary reserve, and a developer agreement. The application was referred to the Village of Nampa, which raised no concerns. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and reports.
- Subdivision Application 25MK015 – 14.33‑acre farmstead separation (Pt. SE‑24‑81‑21‑W5M)
- Recommendation to approve subject to taxes, TEC access, off‑site levy, discharge relocation, monetary reserve, and developer agreement
- Off‑site levy payment to Northern Sunrise County (amount not specified)
- Reserve required – to be provided in monetary form
- Application fee recorded as $725.00
Agricultural Service Board
The Northern Sunrise County Agricultural Service Board will consider several items, including an updated 2025 resolution to protect Class 1‑4 soils from power plant development. New business includes a presentation by ATTS Group on tree risk assessment, a resolution response grading submission, and a discussion of Policy 2.9 regarding municipal rights of way and cropland. The meeting also features the agricultural fieldman's updates and a review of recent agricultural disaster declarations.
- ATTS Group presentation by Toso Bozic on available tree services and windstorm risk assessment
- 2025 Resolution Response Grading – Northern Sunrise County submission
- Policy 2.9 Municipal Rights of Way and Road Allowances – cropland in right of way
- 2025 ASB Resolution – Protection of Class 1‑4 soils in Alberta from power plant development (updated)
- Declaration of Agricultural Disaster – media releases from Pincher Creek, Greenview, and Grande Prairie districts
Council
Council is reviewing the potential to include small and medium sized data centers as a discretionary use within the Agricultural District. The meeting also includes updates on development permits and requests for funding from the Nampa & District Agricultural Society.
- Review of Draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24 regarding data centers and Top of Bank policies
- Funding request from Nampa & District Agricultural Society
- Refund of taxes and penalties on cancelled road license agreements
- Review of Policy 1.38 Generative Artificial Intelligence
- Cree Ative - Mihta Askiy Data Center Project
Council
The Northern Sunrise County Council will consider adopting Policy 3.25 that sets guidelines for corporate fuel‑card use. The meeting also includes a review of the 2025 Development Permits List (June 18) and the Charitable Donations Tally (June 3). Additional items are updates from public works, community services, agricultural services and several invitation motions for upcoming events.
- Adopt Policy 3.25 Corporate Fuel Card Use (no financial impact)
- Review 2025 Development Permits List – updated June 18, 2025
- Charitable Donations Tally – $68,639 spent of $135,050 budget
- RFD: Appointment of Temporary Agricultural Fieldman
- Invitation motions: RMA Advocacy Webinar Series, Woodland Cree Treaty Days, Dr. Karen Lundgard retirement supper
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee will review results from a tourism strategy worksheet and reports from various economic development conferences. The body will also discuss a list of summer programs and a quarterly report on affordable housing in St. Isidore.
- Summer programs including youth and resident boat tours with Peace Valley Adventure
- Summer activities: gold panning, farm tours, geocaching workshop, and 'Goose Chase'
- Trail walks and rock hunting with Sharon Krusel
- Quarterly report on affordable housing in St. Isidore
- Review of Tourism Strategy Worksheet results
FCSS Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services Committee will discuss the draft Community Needs Assessment survey and present the results of the Youth Risk program. Additional updates include program calendars for Nampa and St. Isidore, the Community Van schedule, and strategic planning information. The meeting will also cover the CVITP 2024 tax year statistics and other old business items.
- 7.1 – Review of the draft Community Needs Assessment survey
- 7.2 – Presentation of Youth Risk program results (wants and barriers)
- 5.5 – Community Van schedule updates for June‑August 2025
- 5.6 – Update on FCSS Strategic Planning Form 2025
- 4.1 – CVITP update with 2024 tax year statistics
Council
The council will discuss an enabling motion for a Police Funding Model Review engagement session scheduled for June 5, 2025 in Grande Prairie. It will also receive a proposal to appoint a Weed and Pest Inspector and a Soil Conservation Officer. A 2025‑2029 Agricultural Service Board Grant Agreement will be presented for consideration. Presentations on affordable housing in St. Isidore, a nuclear power project by Energy Alberta, and a police funding model survey will be reviewed.
- Police Funding Model Review Engagement Session – enabling motion required
- Appointment of Weed and Pest Inspector and Soil Conservation Officer
- 2025‑2029 Agricultural Service Board Grant Agreement
- Energy Alberta presentation on Peace River Nuclear Power Project
- Police Funding Model Review Survey – open June 4‑July 4, 2025
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will review a report on applying for the Forest Capital of Canada designation, which would require a 12- to 24-month celebration of forest resources and a budget dependent on Council's direction.
- Review Forest Capital of Canada designation application
- Bylaw B471/25 Council Procedural Bylaw
- 2025 First Quarter Variance Reports
- Canada Day Temporary Road Closure of Sunrise Road
- Charitable Donations Tally May 15, 2025
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review Subdivision Application 25MK004, which proposes to split a 10.03‑acre parcel (Pt. SW‑22‑81‑20‑W5M) for a farmstead separation. The staff recommendation is to approve the subdivision subject to conditions such as payment of outstanding taxes, upgrading access to County standards, payment of an off‑site levy, relocation of the open‑discharge septic system, and variances for an existing shed and dugout. The County also seeks a land reserve on the west boundary and a Developer’s Agreement to formalize the conditions.
- Subdivision Application 25MK004 for 10.03 acres on Pt. SW‑22‑81‑20‑W5M (farmstead separation)
- Approval recommended subject to payment of taxes, access upgrades, and off‑site levy
- Relocation of open‑discharge septic system to meet Provincial standards
- Variances requested for existing shed and dugout structures
- Land reserve to be added on the west boundary and a Developer’s Agreement to be executed
Watershed Advisory Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Watershed Advisory Committee will consider the 2025 preliminary funding schedule, review renewal proposals for projects NSC-00039V-C0040 and NSC-00040G-C0041, and evaluate new project proposals identified by IDs NSC-00024S-C3895, NSC-02895B-C3898, NSC-00035P-C3894, NSC-02083M-C3907. A financial summary of renewed and new projects will be presented, and a research presentation on AI‑based flood and drought analysis will be discussed.
- 5.1 2025 Allocation – Preliminary Schedule A funding allocation
- 5.2 Project Renewal Proposals – NSC-00039V-C0040 and NSC-00040G-C0041
- 5.3 New Project Proposals – NSC-00024S-C3895, NSC-02895B-C3898, NSC-00035P-C3894, NSC-02083M-C3907
- 5.4 2025 Financial Allocation Summary – summary of renewed and new projects
- 6.1 Presentation with University of Regina on AI tools for watershed analysis
Council
The council will consider a request to auction three surplus fleet vehicles—a 2015 Jeep Cherokee, another 2015 Jeep Cherokee, and a 2014 Ford F250—and approve their disposal under Policy 1.2. It will also discuss how to handle existing temporary signage at the Sunrise Gateway Business Park on Municipal Reserve Plan 8521671, Block 4, Lot 3MR. Additional items include a charitable donations tally, an International Economic Development Week event, and a procedural bylaw (B471/25).
- Disposal of surplus equipment: auction of two 2015 Jeep Cherokees and one 2014 Ford F250 (RFD)
- Temporary signage along Highway 2 and Sunrise Gateway Business Park, Municipal Reserve Plan 8521671, Block 4, Lot 3MR (RFD)
- Charitable donations tally for 2025 (Finance)
- International Economic Development Week, May 11‑17 2025 (Economic Development & Community Services)
- Procedural Bylaw B471/25 (New Business)
Agricultural Service Board
The Northern Sunrise County Agricultural Service Board will review a declaration of agricultural disaster for honey production and discuss weed control agreements with neighboring municipalities.
- Honey production disaster declaration
- Weed control MOU with County of Northern Lights
- Central contact for weed control and pest acts
- Agricultural Service Board regional conference
- Wild boar management updates
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review three development permit applications submitted by 375850 Alberta Ltd. for gravel pits on NE-12-82-11-W5M, NW-12 & SW-13-82-11-W5M, and NE-17-87-12-W5M. The commission will also consider two subdivision applications for farmstead separations (25MK006 and 25MK007) on SW-33-81-19-W5M and NW-4-82-20-W5M. Recommendations include approval with conditions such as a yearly road‑use agreement and compliance with environmental and reclamation plans.
- Development permit application 25-01 for a 29.62‑acre gravel pit at NE-12-82-11-W5M (construction cost $800,000)
- Development permit applications 25-02 and 25-10 for gravel pits at NW-12 & SW-13-82-11-W5M and NE-17-87-12-W5M
- Subdivision application 25MK006 for a 10.85‑acre farmstead separation at SW-33-81-19-W5M (applicants John Marcinkow and Donna Walker)
- Subdivision application 25MK007 for a 10.03‑acre farmstead separation at NW-4-82-20-W5M (applicant Peter Mayowski)
Council
Council will give a third reading to Bylaw B470/25, which sets the 2025 municipal tax rates and projects $26,931,634 in tax revenue. The bylaw keeps residential rates unchanged and establishes specific mill rates for farmland and non‑residential properties. The agenda also includes updates on development permits, a public land auction, charitable donations, and several community‑service requests.
- Bylaw B470/25 Tax Rate Bylaw – third reading to set 2025 tax rates ($26,931,634 revenue)
- Development Permit Application 25-08 for a temporary camp within NE-35-80-19-W5M
- Northern Sunrise County public land auction held April 9, 2025
- Charitable donations tally reported for April 15, 2025
- Appointment of Weed and Pest Inspectors
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee is reviewing strategies to extend visitor stays and discussing the Energy Alberta Nuclear Project's initial project description. The body is also appointing members to a bursary committee for NADC partnership grant applications.
- Public comment period for Energy Alberta Nuclear Project IPD (April 14 to May 14, 2025)
- Red Cross Wildfire Preparedness Grant award of $16,333 for evacuation centre equipment
- Appointment of two members to the NADC partnership grant bursary committee
- Discussion on Rural Small Business Support for Sunstone Wayfinder
- Review of the Caroline Rail Tourism Master Railway plan
FCSS Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Family and Community Support Services Committee will adopt the agenda and minutes, then review old business updates including the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ, the Online Safety Presentation, and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program statistics. The Director of Community Services will present program calendars and statistics for March, April, and May, and the committee will consider new business such as Community Van Outing ideas for residents 55+. Round‑table discussions will focus on summer program ideas and future presentation topics for seniors.
- Volunteer Appreciation BBQ – 11 nominations, no registrations received
- Online Safety Presentation – 26 registered, minimum 50 required to proceed
- Community Van Outing ideas for residents 55+
- Breakfast with the Bunny event – scheduled for April 19 in Harmon Valley
- Parent Pit Stop program transferred to Family Resource Network in Marie Reine
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will conduct a public hearing regarding draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24. The meeting also includes discussions on 2025 operations and capital budgets, the 2025 tax rate bylaw, and a proposed country residential subdivision.
- Public Hearing for Draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24
- Bylaw B470/25 Tax Rate Bylaw
- 2025 Operations and Capital Budgets
- Proposed Country Residential Subdivision on Part of NE-24-83-21-W5M
- Grant approval from Minister of Municipal Affairs for Fire Services Training Program
Council
The council agenda includes a 10:00 a.m. public hearing to consider Bylaw 466/25, which would amend the County’s Land Use Bylaw B275/15. A 10:30 a.m. hearing will consider removing a municipal reserve designation from Plan 0720558 Block 2 Lot 19MR. The council will also review the Town of Peace River’s draft land‑use bylaw under the Intermunicipal Development Plan. Finance items include a police funding invoice and education property‑tax requisitions, and a grant for the Rural Small Business Support Project is presented for approval.
- Public hearing at 10:00 a.m. for Bylaw 466/25 to amend Land Use Bylaw B275/15
- Public hearing at 10:30 a.m. for removal of Municipal Reserve Designation from Plan 0720558 Block 2 Lot 19MR
- Intermunicipal Development Plan referral from the Town of Peace River for a draft Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw B354/19)
- Review of Police Funding Model 2024‑2025 invoice (letter from Assistant Deputy Minister Curtis Zablocki)
- Grant approval request for Rural Small Business Support Project (letter from Minister RJ Sigurdson)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a draft Land Use Bylaw intended to replace Bylaw No. 1275/15. The body will also consider a boundary adjustment application for a property in Northern Sunrise County.
- Draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24
- Boundary Adjustment application 24MK035 for Sylvain, Lucie, Noel, and Cara Gagnon (Part of SW-13-83-21-W5M)
FCSS Committee
The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to discuss program updates, including tax services and safety courses. The body will also review program statistics and discuss strategies to attract teens to prevention-based programming.
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) updates with a filing deadline of April 29, 2025
- Food Safety Course scheduled for March 17-18, 2025, at a cost of $75 per person
- Online Safety Presentation by ALERT ICE unit on May 21, 2025
- Volunteer Appreciation Awards nominations open until March 28, 2025
- Discussion on teen prevention programs in coordination with the Northern Sunrise County Youth Council
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will consider giving third reading to Bylaw B468/25, which expands the Youth Council Advisory Committee to include a member from the Village of Nampa and reduces the total number of members to six.
- Bylaw B468/25 Revised Youth Council Advisory Committee
- 2025 Development Permits List Update
- Charitable Donations Tally
- Northern Sunrise County 2024 Fourth Quarter Variance Reports
- Community Services Quarterly Report
Economic & Tourism Development Committee
The Economic & Tourism Development Committee approved a $10,000 budget in the January EDO report for non‑profit proposals to fund local events. It also invited the Peace River Rotaract to the next meeting to discuss future events and collaborations. Members will brainstorm new tourism opportunities for the County, including the North Sky Corridor campaign. The committee reviewed the Economic Development Officer’s October‑December 2024 quarterly report.
- Invitation to Peace River Rotaract to discuss future events at the next meeting
- Allocation of $10,000 in the January EDO report for non‑profit tourism event proposals
- Brainstorming of new tourism opportunities, referencing the North Sky Corridor campaign
- Review of the Economic Development Officer’s October‑December 2024 quarterly report
- Discussion of senior/55+ housing needs from the St. Isidore open house
Council
The council will review and vote on amendments to Policy 1.6 Donations and Sponsorships, requiring reports from recipients of $1,000 or more. It will also give third reading to Bylaw B464/25 Fees and Charges Bylaw, which proposes numerous fee increases for agricultural services, planning, recreation, utilities, and wastewater. Additional items include discussion of Draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24, amendment of Land Use Bylaw B275/15 via Bylaw B466/25, and revision of Youth Council Advisory Committee Bylaw B468/25.
- Adopt amendments to Policy 1.6 Donations and Sponsorships (reporting requirement for donations ≥ $1,000)
- Third reading of Bylaw B464/25 Fees and Charges Bylaw with rate hikes (e.g., ATV/UTV spray $600, travel $0.70/km, water meter replacement $725/$1,775)
- Discussion of Draft Land Use Bylaw B458/24
- Amendment of Land Use Bylaw B275/15 via Bylaw B466/25
- Revision of Youth Council Advisory Committee Bylaw B468/25
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss a recommendation for an agricultural disaster declaration for honey production. The board will also review proposed updates to weed control regulations and Dutch Elm Disease prevention measures.
- Agricultural Disaster Recommendation to Council for Honey Production
- Proposed changes to Weed Control Regulations
- Dutch Elm Disease (DED) Regulation and prevention measures
- Review of SARDA Ag Research Conditional Grant Agreement
- Veterinary Services Incorporated fourth quarter reporting and 2025 requisition
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a proposal to subdivide a 4.5-acre parcel for a farmstead separation. The Development Officer recommends approval subject to conditions regarding property taxes, road access standards, and building setbacks.
- Subdivision Application 25MK002 for Gille Belzile, Mario Belzile, and Carol Barton
- Proposed 4.5-acre farmstead separation on NE-36-81-22-W5M
- Requirement for a variance from Transportation and Economic Corridors for existing house and garage
- Condition to adjust northern boundary or remove farm shed to meet Land Use Bylaw B275/15 setbacks
- Requirement for a municipal reserve in the form of land
Watershed Advisory Committee
The Northern Sunrise County Watershed Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, hear updates on the County's water‑quality monitoring program, wildlife surveys, and landowner habitat and riparian programs, and consider the draft 2025‑2029 Strategic Business Plan. New business includes announcements of upcoming outreach events and ALUS engagement on the Agroecosystems Water Calculator. The meeting will also schedule the next session.
- Presentation on County Water Quality Monitoring Program (Kelley Reynolds, Solstice Environmental Management; Todd Han, Pathway Environmental Solutions)
- Wildlife and living‑organism survey presentation (Robb Stavne, Sora Ecological Consulting)
- Verbal update on Landowner Habitat and Riparian Programs (Clayton Temple, Alberta Conservation Association)
- Adoption of 2025‑2029 Watershed Advisory Committee Strategic Business Plan – Draft
- Announcement of outreach events: Winter Tracking Poster (Mar 15 2025), SARDA Ag Research Tradeshow (Mar 27‑29 2025), Shelterbelt and Tree Care Workshop (May 15 2025)
FCSS Committee
The FCSS Committee meeting on February 11, 2025 will present the 2024 Community Services Annual Report. Other agenda items include a poster for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, a Food Safety Course, updates on volunteer appreciation awards and BBQ, and presentations on online safety, Nampa Farmers Day and a Father's Day fishing derby. A round‑table discussion will explore changes to the Christmas Gift Card Program to better serve those in need.
- 2024 Community Services Annual Report
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program poster
- Food Safety Course
- Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
- Online Safety Presentation (May 21)
Council
Council will consider the first and second readings of Bylaw B464/25 Fees and Charges Bylaw and direct it to be returned for a third reading at the February 25 regular meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda and minutes, a charitable donations tally, and a review of the revised Credit Card Borrowing Bylaw (B467/25) and Corporate Credit Card Use policy. Additional discussions cover an agricultural disaster declaration for honey producers, a request for municipal ownership of Peace River Airport, and a presentation on a modular reactor development by Nucleon Energy.
- First and second readings of Bylaw B464/25 Fees and Charges Bylaw, including rate changes such as ATV/UTV spray unit $600 plus GST
- Revised Credit Card Borrowing Bylaw (B467/25) – RFD item under Finance
- Policy 3.24 Corporate Credit Card Use – RFD item under Finance
- Recommendation to declare an agricultural disaster for honey producers in Northern Sunrise County
- Request for municipal ownership of Peace River Airport presented by the Peace River & District Chamber of Commerce
Council
The Northern Sunrise County Council will consider a request to determine eligibility for the Canadian Institute of Forestry's Forest Capital of Canada designation for 2026. The agenda also includes updates from public works, finance reports, community services, protective services, and agricultural services. Several requisition and donation items will be reviewed, and the council may direct administration to apply for the award in 2026 or 2027.
- 4.2 RFD: Forest Capital of Canada Award Eligibility – request for decision
- 7.1 Charitable Donations Tally, January 28, 2025
- 7.2 Requisition from North Peace Housing Foundation for 2025 fiscal year
- 7.3 Seniors Lodge Requisition from Heart River Housing
- 7.4 Motion to submit Unpaid Oil and Gas Taxes Member Survey for 2024 tax year
FCSS Committee
The Family and Community Support Services Committee is meeting to review program calendars and community van statistics. The body will discuss the FCSS Bylaw and the Smart Risk Youth Program, while exploring new services to align with provincial outcomes for housing, mental health, and aging.
- Review of FCSS Bylaw B462_24
- Discussion of Smart Risk Youth Program
- Review of 2024 Community Van Statistic Report
- Evaluation of Christmas Gift Card Program modifications
- Planning for NW FCSS Spring Regional Meeting
Council
Northern Sunrise County Council will meet on January 14, 2025, to consider several bylaws, including changes to the Economic and Tourism Development Committee and a new Tax Penalties Bylaw. The agenda also includes updates on community services, a proposed fee bylaw, and the 2025 Municipal Census.
- Bylaw B463/24: Economic and Tourism Development Committee
- Bylaw B465/25: Tax Penalties Bylaw
- Bylaw B464/25: Fees and Charges Bylaw
- 2025 Community Services Van Capital Purchase
- 2025 Municipal Census