Parkland County, Alberta

Council

Parkland County Council will consider closing portions of Second Street East and a road in the Whitewood development, approve a new encroachment policy, and amend fee schedules. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a recreational resort map amendment and a request for $4.5 million in infrastructure funding.

• Bylaw 2026-26: Road closure on Second Street East
• Bylaw 2026-25: Trestle Creek Resort map amendment
• Bylaw 2026-27: Amending 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Bylaw 2026-28: Wastewater infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 5
• RFD 26-199: Year-round Agricultural Events Centre study

Council

The provided document contains only audio-visual test notes and does not include a functional meeting agenda. No business or decisions are listed for this date.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive several departmental updates including economic growth, agriculture operations, and community services. The meeting includes various award presentations and a review of the Encroachment Policy.

• Policy C-456 - Encroachment Policy
• Parkland County Library Board Annual Update
• Agricultural Service Board Update
• 100 Year Farm Family Award of Excellence Presentation
• Athletic Award of Excellence Presentation

Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including council member listings, meeting logistics, and AV test notices. No substantive discussions, votes, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

Council

The Council will review new bylaws and policies regarding off-site levies. They are also considering a $20,000 funding request for lighting at the Parkland County Transfer Station and several public board appointments.

• Bylaw 2026-23 regarding Off-Site Levies
• $20,000 for yard lighting at the Parkland County Transfer Station
• TransAlta Linear property assessment appeal intervention
• Appointment of Braden Lanctot to the Assessment Review Board
• Public member appointments for Economic Diversification and Community Sustainability committees

Council

The provided document is an agenda header indicating that no meeting will take place during this time slot due to A/V testing.

Council

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-24 to amend the Land Use Bylaw for industrial redistricting of SE-32-52-26-W4M, with all three readings proposed at this meeting. Council will also consider a $24,154 library levy increase, two community grants totaling $170,590, and a review of illegal dumping penalties.

• Public hearing and proposed three readings for Bylaw 2026-24 — industrial redistricting amendment at SE-32-52-26-W4M
• Yellowhead Regional Library municipal levy increase of $24,153.75 proposed for 2027 budget
• Woodbend Community Society major sustainability grant request of $95,590 for inclusive playground re-development
• Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society major sustainability grant request of $75,000 for modernization and energy efficiency upgrades
• 25-year License of Occupation for Rosenthal Community Association at 1231 Township Road 524

Council approved third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 for an industrial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with one council member opposed. Two community grants were approved: $95,590 for an inclusive playground and $75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. A 25-year license of occupation and a municipal levy increase for the regional library were also authorized.

• Approved Woodbend Community Society $95,590 playground grant (unanimous)
• Approved Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society $75,000 grant (unanimous, mayor recused)
• Authorized 25-year License of Occupation to Rosenthal Community Association (unanimous)
• Amended License of Occupation for Parkland Big Lake Area Community Association (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 industrial redistricting (6-1)
• Approved Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security (unanimous)
• Approved Yellowhead Regional Library levy increase of $24,153.75 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review littering/dumping bylaws (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. No council meeting is being held on June 8, 2026; the listed items are only audio/visual equipment tests. No decisions, discussions, or votes will occur.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive updates on the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, RCMP Q2 2026, and Water & Wastewater Master Plan. They will also review the 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report and a proposed new Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 and Policy C-455. A closed session is scheduled to discuss intergovernmental relations regarding the ICF project.

• Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 and Policy C-455 overview
• 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report overview
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework project update (closed session)
• RCMP Update for Q2 2026 from Parkland, Drayton Valley, and Evansburg detachments
• Water & Wastewater Master Plan update

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the May 19 2026 minutes unanimously. It received several reports—including the 2025 Off‑Site Levy overview, the Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23, and the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update—for information, each motion passing unanimously. The committee then convened a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, also unanimously, before reverting to a regular session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 19 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Off‑Site Levy Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23 and Policy C‑455 (unanimous)
• Received Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Update for Q2 2026 (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an AV test, not an actual meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

Council will hold a public hearing and consider third reading of Bylaw 2026-22 to rezone a lot in SW-28-52-26-W4M to commercial. They will also review public notification requirements for major development applications and receive a climate adaptation plan overview. Other business includes adopting policies on elected official remuneration and development agreement security, and approving terms for the 2026 tax recovery public auction.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2026-22 for commercial redistricting of Lot 3, Plan 9420960 in SW-28-52-26-W4M
• Review of public notification requirements for major development applications (current minimum 800m)
• Climate Adaptation Plan Overview presented by ISL and STOK consultants
• Approval of Terms and Conditions for 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction
• Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security to be approved

Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed Bylaw 2026-22, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a parcel for commercial use. They also directed administration to review public notification requirements for development applications, removing the word 'Major' from the directive. The council tabled a policy on development agreement securities for further review.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-22 commercial redistricting (unanimous)
• Tabled Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security
• Directed review of public notification requirements for all development applications by July 14, 2026
• Approved 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions (unanimous)
• Received Climate Adaptation Plan overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Library Relocation and Retrofit Project update for information (unanimous)
• Approved an Offer to Purchase in closed session (unanimous)
• Authorized funding from Future Capital Restricted Surplus for purchase and cleanup (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate: it announces an audio/video test with no actual council business.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an overview of Draft Policy C-458 on Development Agreement Security. They will also hear a presentation from CanWest Solar and updates on boards/committees and communications/customer service. Public input is scheduled at 9:05 a.m.

• Overview of Draft Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security
• CanWest Solar presentation at 11:00 a.m.
• Boards and Committees Update (RFD 26-122)
• Communications and Customer Service update (RFD 26-118)
• Public Input at 9:05 a.m.

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the agenda and minutes, received several informational updates without action, and noted a notice of motion regarding public notification requirements for major developments. No items were approved, denied, or tabled; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted May 19, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Boards and Committees Update as information (unanimous)
• Received Communications and Customer Service update as information (unanimous)
• Received Overview of Draft Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security as information (unanimous)
• Received CanWest Solar presentation as information (unanimous)

Council

This is a procedural meeting to test the audio-visual equipment in Council Chambers before the regular session. No substantive decisions or agenda items are scheduled for this date.

• A/V system test
• Council Chambers setup

Council

Council will debate directing a feasibility study for redeveloping the former Whitewood Mine lands into a four-season destination resort. A public hearing is set for a commercial redistricting bylaw near SE-12-53-6-5. Financial approvals include $150,000 for Wabamun Library design and $183,000 for fire decontamination washers.

• Feasibility study for former Whitewood Mine lands as four-season resort
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2026-18 Commercial Redistricting Amendment (SE-12-53-6-5)
• $150,000 for Wabamun Library relocation and community hub design
• $183,000 for SCBA decontamination washers at Acheson, West Central, Tomahawk fire stations
• Bylaw 2026-21: Walker Lake Water Loop debenture refinancing

Council approved Bylaw 2026-18, a commercial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, on third reading by a 5-1 vote. Council also authorized a $183,000 purchase of SCBA decontamination washers for three fire stations, directed administration to study reducing biophysical assessment requirements, and directed a feasibility study for redeveloping former Whitewood Mine lands as a destination resort.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-18 commercial redistricting amendment (5-1)
• Approved $183,000 for SCBA decontamination washers (unanimous)
• Directed study of biophysical assessment policy changes (unanimous)
• Directed feasibility study of Whitewood Mine redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, whistleblower policy, and board appointments (unanimous)

Council

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items, specifically AV system tests, with no substantive decisions or discussions scheduled.

• AV test items #1, #2, #3

Governance and Priorities Committee

The committee will hear presentations on the FCSS year in review, Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society, Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society, and an engagement program review. Staff will provide updates on economic growth, planning and development, and community services. Council will also discuss a Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans public engagement plan.

• Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans Public Engagement Plan
• FCSS 2025 Year in Review presentation
• Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society's community work presentation
• Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society update
• Engagement Program Review key findings and recommendations

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes with a minor correction. All presentations and updates—including Community Services, Planning and Development, FCSS Year in Review, Jackfish Lake Recreation Society, and Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society—were received for information only. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of any action were made.

• Adopted May 5, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 21, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received Community Services update (unanimous)
• Received Wave One DAP/ASP Public Engagement Plan (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports (unanimous)
• Received FCSS 2025 Year in Review (unanimous)
• Received Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society update (unanimous)

Council

This meeting is solely for testing audio/visual equipment; no decisions or discussions on county business are scheduled.

Council

This agenda is purely procedural boilerplate. The listed items are only A/V tests with no substantive business.

Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a commercial amendment to the Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan. Members will also review the 2027 budget philosophy and a five-year financial plan.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-17 (SE-12-53-6-5 Commercial Amendment)
• Review of 2027 Budget Philosophy and 2028-2032 Five-Year Financial Plan
• Postponement of 2026 Off-Site Levy Rates and Annual Report
• Postponement of C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Policy Update

Council held a public hearing and then gave three readings to Bylaw 2026-17, amending the Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan for a commercial area. A motion to delay the readings by 30 days was defeated 6-1.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-17 (commercial IDP amendment) after public hearing (6-1 first reading, unanimous second and third)
• Defeated motion to delay Bylaw 2026-17 readings by 30 days (1-6)
• Postponed 2026 Off-Site Levy Annual Report and Rate Extension to June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Policy Update to May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received 2027 Budget Philosophy and Five-Year Financial Plan as information (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-20 (Amend Meeting Procedures Bylaw) through all readings (unanimous)

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations on the ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, and the Mayatan Lake Management Association. It will also consider directing administration to present a new Records Management Bylaw (2026-19) for three readings at the May 12 council meeting. The meeting includes public input and closed sessions for growth/strategy and planning matters.

• ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project update (9:30 a.m.)
• Alberta Parenting for the Future Association annual update (10:30 a.m.)
• Mayatan Lake Management Association introduction (11:00 a.m.)
• Introduction of Bylaw 2026-19 - Records Management
• Closed sessions for growth/strategy and planning matters

The committee directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 (Records Management) for all three readings at the May 12 council meeting. It also voted unanimously to forward the Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application (PLPA20260045) to Parkland County Council for a decision. Several informational updates were received, including from ATCO on the Yellowhead Pipeline Project, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, and the Mayatan Lake Management Association.

• Adopted April 7, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 for three readings (unanimous)
• Forwarded Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application to Council for decision (unanimous)
• Received ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project update as information (unanimous)
• Received Alberta Parenting for the Future Association annual update as information (unanimous)
• Received Mayatan Lake Management Association introduction as information (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is for an audio/visual test, not a formal council meeting. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Council

The council will consider approving the 2026 final budget, including $108.5M in operating expenditures and $72M in capital expenditures, with a combined municipal tax requirement of $84.1M. They will also review the 2025 audited financial statements and vote on several infrastructure borrowing bylaws for water and wastewater projects in Entwistle and Acheson. Other items include a review of public hearing times for evening accessibility, adoption of a new strategic plan, and a $430,000 fleet equipment purchase.

• 2026 budget approval: $108.5M operating, $72M capital expenditures; $84.1M tax requirement
• Infrastructure borrowing bylaws: Entwistle Water Loop West, Entwistle Wastewater Forcemain, Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater
• Review of public hearing times to allow evening sessions for better public participation
• 2026-2029 Strategic Plan to be received and sent for public engagement
• Fleet acquisition: $430,000 from Lifecycle Restricted Surplus for a tandem truck

Council unanimously approved the 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement), Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement), and Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement). The 2025 Audited Financial Statements were also approved unanimously. A motion to direct administration to review public hearing times for evening accessibility passed 4-3.

• Approved 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved $430,000 fleet acquisition for tandem truck from Lifecycle Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2026-16 (Agenda Review Committee) through all three readings on consent
• Approved borrowing bylaws 2026-08, 2026-09, 2026-10 (infrastructure) through second and third readings on consent
• Directed administration to review public hearing times for evening options (4-3)

Council

This agenda is purely for testing audio and visual equipment. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.

Council

Council

This meeting is solely for testing audio/visual equipment. No decisions or discussions on policy, contracts, or ordinances are scheduled.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive an economic update from CIBC Wood Gundy and an operations services update. The committee will also hold multiple closed sessions to discuss a land matter, a draft government engagement plan, and a one-year review of the Fire Cost Recovery Policy.

• Public input at 9:05 a.m.
• Economic update presentation by CIBC Wood Gundy
• Operations Services Update for April 2026
• Closed session: Land matter (advice from officials)
• Closed session: Fire Cost Recovery Policy one-year update

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational updates, including an Operations Services Update, an Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy, the Mayor's Report, and Committee Reports. The committee also held two closed sessions to discuss a land matter and a draft government engagement plan. No substantive motions for approval or denial of contracts, bylaws, or policies were made; all items were received for information only.

Council

Council

Parkland County Council will hold public hearings on a commercial redistricting amendment and a road closure for the Whitewood Development Concept. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure borrowing bylaws and funding for a redevelopment project.

• Bylaw 2026-11: NW-12-53-3-5 Commercial Redistricting Amendment public hearing
• Bylaw 2026-13: Road Closure - Sale - Plan 1620765 public hearing
• Bylaws 2026-04, 2026-02, and 2026-03: Infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 6, Entwistle Reservoir, and Acheson Zone 5 Wastewater Trunk
• $120,000 from Future Capital Restricted Surplus for Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project Phase One design
• Appointment of Donna Bradley-Bobey to the Tri-Municipal Leisure Facility Board of Directors

Council approved multiple bylaws regarding infrastructure borrowing for Acheson and Entwistle Reservoir. A commercial redistricting amendment passed its second reading but failed its third reading. Additionally, $120,000 was approved for the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project.

• Approved 2025 Municipal General Election Campaign Disclosure Non-Compliance Report (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Donna Bradley-Bobey to Tri-Municipal Leisure Facility Board (unanimous)
• Passed second reading for Bylaw 2026-11 (4-3)
• Defeated third reading for Bylaw 2026-11 (3-4)
• Passed first reading for Bylaw 2026-13 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-04 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-02 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-03 (unanimous)

Council

The March 23, 2026 Parkland County Council agenda lists only audio‑visual test entries and does not include any substantive agenda items for discussion or decision.

• A/V TEST - NO MEETING
• A/V TEST 1
• A/V TEST 2
• A/V TEST 3

Council

The Parkland County Council will take the first reading of Bylaw 2026-11, a Commercial Redistricting Amendment, and schedule a public hearing for March 24, 2026. It will also advance Bylaw 2026-12, which rescinds three off‑site roadway levy bylaws, through first, second and third readings. Additional agenda items include the first reading of a Meeting Procedures Bylaw and informational updates from municipal associations.

• BL 26-006 Bylaw 2026-11 Commercial Redistricting Amendment – first reading and public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026
• BL 26-007 Bylaw 2026-12 Rescinding Collection of Arterial/Collector Roadway Off‑Site Levy Bylaws – first, second and third readings
• BL 26-008 Bylaw 2026-07 Meeting Procedures Bylaw – first reading and direction for second/third readings at March 24 meeting
• COM 26-006 Federation of Canadian Municipalities update – received for information
• COM 26-005 Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter update – received for information

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations from the River Valley Alliance and West Parkland Gas Co-op, and consider a 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and Hazard Assessment. The committee will also adopt previous meeting minutes, receive a Community Services Department update, and may convene closed sessions for a Parkland Airport update and a Planning and Development update.

• 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and Wildfire Hazard and Risk Assessment (RFD 26-020)
• River Valley Alliance shareholder update presentation (App 26-019)
• West Parkland Gas Co-op presentation (App 26-020)
• Community Services Department update (RFD 26-050)
• Closed session for Parkland Airport update (PRE 26-010) and Planning and Development update (PRE 26-018)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the February 17 minutes unanimously. It received several presentations for information, including the 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and the River Valley Alliance shareholder update. The committee also moved into a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure and later reverted to a regular session.

• Adopted March 3 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy presentation (unanimous)
• Received River Valley Alliance shareholder update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session at 10:27 a.m. under Municipal Government Act (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session at 11:20 a.m. (unanimous)
• Received West Parkland Gas Co‑op presentation (unanimous)
• Received Community Services Department update (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is entirely an audio/visual test with no actual meeting. The council is not deciding or discussing any items. The document lists only test entries and no substantive business.

Council

This agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being a motion to convene a closed session to discuss governance and future planning under exemptions in Alberta's Access to Information Act. Council will then revert to a regular session before closing the meeting.

• Closed session motion (RFD 26-038) citing Sections 26, 28, and 29 of the ATIA
• Discussion item PRE 26-016 on governance and future planning

The council adopted the February 26 agenda by unanimous motion. A motion to convene in closed session under the Municipal Government Act was passed unanimously. Later, the council unanimously voted to revert to a regular meeting session.

• Adopted February 26 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed session under MGA sections 26, 28, 29 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

The council will convene in closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Access to Information Act, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. The meeting will then revert to the regular session.

• Closed session to discuss governance and future planning (RFD 26-015)
• Closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure (RFD 26-036)
• Revert to regular session after closed session (RFD 26-037)

Council

The council approved a $750,000 increase to the Entwistle Water Loop West Highway 16 Interchange project and a $750,000 decrease to the Entwistle Reservoir project, both by unanimous vote. It also approved $1,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028 for the Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation project, bringing total approved funding to $3,000,000. Additional funding motions for STARS and several infrastructure bylaws were also passed unanimously.

• Approved $750,000 increase to Entwistle Water Loop West Highway 16 Interchange project (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 decrease to Entwistle Reservoir project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 debt‑funded capital for Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation in 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 debt‑funded capital for Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation in 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved additional $40,000 funding for STARS (unanimous)
• Received Stony Plain Recreation Facility Project Update for information (unanimous)
• Received STARS presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Performance & Project Update Report – February 2026 for information (unanimous)

Council

The February 23, 2026 Parkland County Council meeting agenda lists only audio‑visual test items. No ordinances, contracts, rezoning proposals, or other council business are scheduled. The agenda records the presence of Mayor Rod Shaigec and council members but contains no decisions to be made.

• A/V Test - NO MEETING
• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Council

This is an audio/visual test session, not a regular council meeting. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only three AV test items.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2025 Municipal Election Report, a proposal to repeal the Country Residential Road Levy Bylaw, and a draft Meeting Procedures Bylaw for future Council consideration. The agenda also includes presentations on Trail and Hasse Lake redevelopment plans, as well as updates on planning and intermunicipal development.

• 2025 Municipal Election Report
• Country Residential Road Levy Bylaw (Bylaw 01-2007) - Repeal Overview
• Bylaw 2026-07 - Meeting Procedures Bylaw (draft)
• Trail Implementation Plan - 2025 Consolidated
• Hasse Lake Redevelopment Report

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the February 3 minutes, and received several reports for information. It directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-07 at the March 10 council meeting. The committee also approved Phase 2 of the Acheson Area Structure Plan update. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Municipal Election Report for information (unanimous)
• Received Trail Implementation Plan for information (unanimous)
• Received Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan for information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-07 at March 10 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 2 of Acheson Area Structure Plan update (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

The Parkland County Council will adopt the minutes from its January 27 and February 2 meetings. It will hear a public input segment, an update and work plan from the Agricultural Service Board, and a presentation from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The council will also receive the Area Structure Plan Prioritization Project recommendations for information. Updates from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will be received as informational items.

• Adopt January 27, 2026 Council meeting minutes (Motion sponsored by Shaigec)
• Adopt February 2, 2026 Council meeting minutes (Motion sponsored by Shaigec)
• Agricultural Service Board 2026‑2027 work plan and update (Motion sponsored by Tompkins)
• Nature Conservancy of Canada – Alberta Region presentation (Motion sponsored by Tompkins)
• Area Structure Plan Prioritization Project recommendations (Motion sponsored by Swain)

The council adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes without dissent. It accepted the Agricultural Service Board update and approved the 2026‑2027 Work Plan. The council also accepted a Nature Conservancy presentation, convened a closed session, and returned to regular business.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted January 27, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Adopted February 2, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted Agricultural Service Board update (unanimously)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Agricultural Service Board Work Plan (unanimously)
• Accepted Nature Conservancy of Canada presentation (unanimously)
• Convene closed session under Municipal Government Act (unanimously)
• Revert to regular session (unanimously)

Council

This agenda indicates no regular council meeting will be held on February 9, 2026. The session is listed as an audio/visual system test with no business items or decisions scheduled.

Council

The Parkland County Council is meeting in a strategic planning session. The agenda includes a closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. No public decisions or proposals are listed on the open agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed session (RFD 26-012)
• Governance and Future Planning discussion (PRE 26-007) under ATIA Sections 26, 28, 29
• Motion to revert to regular session (RFD 26-014)

The council adopted the strategic planning agenda unanimously. It then moved into a closed session, which was approved unanimously. After a recess, the council returned to a regular session by unanimous motion and closed the meeting at 2:02 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 11:26 a.m.
• Resumed regular session (unanimous)
• Closed meeting at 2:02 p.m.

Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will convene in closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. No public decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Governance and Future Planning under ATIA sections 26, 28, and 29
• Motion to convene closed session and later revert to regular session

The council unanimously adopted the February 4 agenda. A motion was passed to convene a closed session at 9:02 a.m. under the Municipal Government Act. The meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.m. and later resumed in regular session at 3:45 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Convene closed session at 9:02 a.m. (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 11:45 a.m. (Mayor)
• Reverted to regular session at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and receive presentations from the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Wabamun Watershed Management Council, and the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society. The committee will also receive a transit update and a planning and development update before moving into a closed session.

• Adoption of December 2, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee Minutes
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance overview and 2025 highlights
• Wabamun Watershed Management Council overview
• Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society Annual Report
• Transit Update presentation

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the December 2, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It received several presentations for information, including transit updates and watershed council overviews, each approved unanimously. The committee also approved a motion to convene in closed session to discuss confidential matters, and later voted to return to a regular session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Transit Update presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Planning & Development Redesign presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Watershed Management Council overview for information (unanimous)
• Convene closed‑session meeting to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

Council

The council unanimously agreed to table the Rural Charter proposal until the June 23, 2026 meeting. A motion to have the Rural Municipalities of Alberta advocate for increasing the general corporate income tax rate from 8% to 9.5% was defeated by a 3‑3 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Table Rural Charter to June 23, 2026 (unanimously carried)
• Reject increase of general corporate income tax rate from 8% to 9.5% (3‑3 defeated)

Council

Council

Parkland County Council will vote on a proposed moratorium on approving new multi-parcel residential subdivisions, effective immediately until administration presents a comprehensive report. The council also discusses advocating for a Rural Charter and increasing the corporate income tax rate to fund municipal infrastructure. Several borrowing bylaws for infrastructure projects, including Entwistle Reservoir and Acheson wastewater trunk upgrades, are up for readings.

• Moratorium on new multi-parcel residential subdivisions (RFD 26-005)
• Advocacy for creation of a Rural Charter by the province (RFD 26-006)
• Proposal to increase general corporate income tax from 8% to 9.5% to fund municipal infrastructure (RFD 26-007)
• Bylaw 2026-01 amending 2026 Fees and Charges schedules C.2, C.3, H.8, H.9, M.1
• Bylaw 2026-02 amending Entwistle Reservoir infrastructure borrowing

Council approved Bylaw 2026-01, which amends several fee and charge schedules, by passing first, second, third, and final readings, each unanimously. The motion to implement a moratorium on new multi‑parcel residential subdivisions was defeated. Motions to table the Rural Charter creation and the corporate income tax increase were carried.

• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 third reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 final reading (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to implement moratorium on new multi‑parcel residential subdivisions (3‑4)
• Carried motion to table Rural Charter creation (6‑1)
• Carried motion to table increase corporate income tax rate (5‑2)
• Carried motion to schedule regular council meeting Feb 2 2026 (5‑2)

Council

The Parkland County Council meeting on January 26, 2026 contains no policy items. The agenda consists solely of three audio‑visual test entries. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• AV TEST 1
• AV TEST 2
• AV TEST 3

Council

Council

The Parkland County Council will vote on a request from the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society (LILSA) for a $1,000 membership in the 2027 budget, endorsement of a lake management plan, and appointment of a representative. Other business includes cancelling the January 20, 2026 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and rescheduling strategic planning sessions from March to February 2026. The agenda also features adoption of previous minutes, public input, and multiple closed sessions under the Municipal Government Act.

• Request for $1,000 Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society membership and lake management plan (RFD 25-247)
• Proposed cancellation of the January 20, 2026 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting (RFD 25-248)
• Rescheduling strategic planning sessions to February 4, 5, 25, and 26, 2026 at DoubleTree Hotel West Edmonton (RFD 25-249)
• Public input period at 9:05 a.m. (App 25-088)
• Adoption of meeting minutes from November 24-26 and December 9, 2025 (MIN 25-039)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It cancelled the Jan. 20 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and rescheduled strategic‑planning sessions to February dates. Members endorsed a lake management plan for the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed and, in a separate vote, authorized administration to negotiate and purchase a property and to secure vacant possession and clean‑up the site. All motions were passed unanimously except the $1,000 stewardship society membership, which was defeated.

• Adopted agenda (title change to Item 10.2 – Public Works Utility Rate Discussion) – unanimous
• Adopted minutes for Nov 24‑Dec 9, 2025 meetings – unanimous
• Cancelled Jan 20 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting – unanimous
• Rescheduled strategic‑planning meetings to Feb 4‑5 and Feb 25‑26, 2026 – unanimous
• Endorsed lake management plan for Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed – 6‑1
• Defeated $1,000 Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society membership addition – 2‑5
• Authorized administration to negotiate and purchase the subject property – unanimous
• Authorized administration to secure vacant possession and clean up the property – unanimous

Council

The scheduled meeting for January 12, 2026, is cancelled to conduct A/V tests. No official business will be conducted.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for A/V testing only. No official business is scheduled for this date.