Big Lakes County public meetings in 2024

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider and decide on a development permit application (DVP 24-D0100) and two subdivision applications (SUB 24-2 and SUB 24-11). The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and review of approved development permits. Next meeting is scheduled for January 22, 2025.

• Decision on development permit DVP 24-D0100
• Decision on subdivision application SUB 24-2
• Decision on subdivision application SUB 24-11
• Review of Approved Development Permits

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will hold first readings of Bylaw 25-2024 to adopt the Municipal Development Plan and Bylaw 26-2024 to adopt the Land Use Bylaw. Also on the agenda: approval of the 2025 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets, consideration of waiving utility penalties, and a funding request from Spruce Point Park. A delegation from the Lesser Slave Lake North Country Community Association will appeal a previously defeated motion. A closed session is scheduled under FOIP sections 16 and 23.

• First reading of Bylaw 25-2024 to adopt the Municipal Development Plan
• First reading of Bylaw 26-2024 to adopt the Land Use Bylaw
• Approval of 2025 Interim Operating and Capital Budgets
• Consideration of waiving utility penalties
• Spruce Point Park funding request

Regular Meeting of Council

This is a regular council meeting with delegations including an ATCO Community Energy Fund cheque presentation, an update from Slave Lake Regional Tourism Society, and a presentation from the High Prairie Health Complex site manager. Council will also consider waiving penalties for NPS Industrial Power Corp and discuss the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board bylaw (Bylaw 23-2024). Public hearings and staff reports are not applicable, and a closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

• ATCO Community Energy Fund cheque presentation
• Waiving of penalties for NPS Industrial Power Corp
• Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 23-2024
• Delegation from Slave Lake Regional Tourism Society
• Closed session under Section 27 of FOIP Act (personnel and legal matters)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit (DVP 24-D0095) and one subdivision application (SUB 24-17) requiring decisions. The commission will also receive a report on development permits approved by the development officer and set the next meeting date for December 17, 2024.

• Decision on Development Permit DVP 24-D0095
• Decision on Subdivision SUB 24-17 (NE4-74-16-W5M)
• Report on Development Permits Approved by DO – November
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Special Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will hold a special meeting on November 25, 2024, to discuss the budget. The agenda includes public time and the adoption of the agenda, with the primary item being the budget.

• Public Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
• Adoption of the Agenda
• Budget discussion (Item 4)

Special Meeting of Council

The Big Lakes County Council will convene a special meeting on November 22, 2024. Items include public time, a closed session on personnel and legal matters under Section 27 of the FOIP Act, and an administration segment reviewing the budget agenda attachment. The meeting follows standard procedural steps such as call to order and agenda adoption.

• Closed session: personnel and legal matters (Section 27 of the FOIP Act)
• Administration: review of the budget (attachment "Budget - Agenda.pdf")
• Public time: opportunity for residents to speak (9:00 a.m.‑10:00 a.m.)

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will hear delegations on Potentia Renewables, property assessment/tax, and the Triangle Water Servicing Study. Administration items include sponsorship of a BDO Zone feasibility study, support for an ammonia synthesis plant demonstration project, and a letter to reopen the Youth Assessment Centre. Council will also review Q3 financials, land sale options, results of a county land auction, an amendment to the Spruce Point Park Marina agreement, and a budget amendment for a culvert replacement. A closed session is scheduled for matters harmful to business interests.

• 10:30 a.m. delegation from Donald Bissell on Potentia Renewables Inc.
• 11:00 a.m. delegation from Paul Lawrence on property assessment and tax
• Consideration of BDO Zone Rating Feasibility Study Sponsorship
• Support and collaboration on McAlpha Inc. ammonia synthesis plant demonstration project
• 2024 Q3 Financial Report review

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review and decide on two specific development permit applications. The body will also nominate a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

• Decision on development permit application DVP 24-D0083
• Decision on development permit application DVP 24-D0086
• Nominations for Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will conduct a public hearing for the second reading of a land use bylaw amendment. The meeting also includes discussions on community support requests and public works projects.

• Public hearing for Second Reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-2024
• Road Allowance License Bylaw 22-2024
• Maskwa Medical Centre request for support
• Prairie Echo Community League sponsorship request
• Grouard Skating Rink project

Organizational Meeting of Council

The council will hold its organizational meeting, beginning with the election of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve. It will also review and adopt several policies and bylaws, including the Councillor and At‑Large Honorarium Policy and the Code of Conduct. The meeting includes internal and external statutory appointments to various committees and boards. No other decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Election of Reeve (by Chief Administrative Officer, oath of office)
• Election of Deputy Reeve (by Reeve, oath of office)
• Policy/Bylaw Review – Councillor and At‑Large Honorarium Policy, Code of Conduct, Christmas Staff Recognition Policy, County Apparel Policy, Procedural Bylaw
• Statutory/Council Appointments – Internal (e.g., Agricultural Advisory Committee, Municipal Planning Commission, Emergency Management Advisory Committee)
• Statutory/Agreement Appointments – External (e.g., Heart River Housing, Barrhead & District Social Housing Association, FCSS Advisory Committee)

Regular Meeting of Council

The Big Lakes County Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear staff reports, and discuss several items. Key decisions include a Schedule of Fees Bylaw Amendment, a request to purchase county‑owned land in the Lesser Slave Lake Settlement, and a motion for a speed bump at Kinuso School. The council will also review a level‑of‑service study on ditching and water management and set dates for a special meeting on the 2025 operating and capital budget.

• Schedule of Fees Bylaw Amendment 20-2024 (fee changes)
• Request to Purchase County Owned Land – Lesser Slave Lake Settlement RL 35A
• Councillor Hunt – Motion for speed bump installation at Kinuso School
• Level of Service Review – Ditching and Water Management
• Special Council Meeting dates for 2025 Operating and Capital Budget deliberation (interim budget)

Special Meeting of Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. No specific decisions, discussions, or business items are listed.

Regular Meeting of Council

Council will discuss a first reading for Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-2024 and a request to develop a municipal reserve lot at Woodchuck Meadows. The meeting also includes reviews of a greenhouse gas reduction study and several public works budget amendments.

• First Reading of LUB Amendment 18-2024
• Development request for Municipal Reserve Lot Plan 1123953 (Woodchuck Meadows)
• Budget amendments for gravel crushing and Grouard Truckfill heated concrete pad
• Sponsorship request from High Prairie Native Friendship Centre
• Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to make decisions on four development permit applications and two subdivision applications. The body will also review development permits previously approved by the Development Officer.

• Development Permit DVP 24-D0070 (includes variance request)
• Development Permit DVP 24-D0072 (includes variance request)
• Development Permit DVP 24-D0077
• Development Permit DVP 24-D0079
• Subdivision applications SUB 24-14 and SUB 24-16

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will discuss several new administrative policies and a request to waive taxes for FutEra Power Corp. The meeting includes delegations regarding a technology demonstration plant and land expansion.

• Waiving of taxes for FutEra Power Corp
• Community Organization Operating and Capital Grant Policy
• Sponsorships Policy
• Roadside and Hamlet Cleanup Grant Policy
• Collaboration on CMR Technology Ammonia Demonstration Plant

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will meet to adopt previous minutes, hear from delegations, and conduct public hearings on a land use bylaw amendment. Staff will present reports on road maintenance, reserve policies, and tax penalty forgiveness.

• Public hearing on Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-2024
• Notice of motion for Big Lakes County Land Expansion
• Level of Service Review for gravelling roads
• Reserve Policy Update
• Tax Penalty Forgiveness for Roll 464657

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will meet to discuss public works bylaws and utility charges. The agenda includes a delegation from Growth Alberta and reports from executive directors.

• Road Allowance License Bylaw 17-2024
• Water and wastewater charges for the Hamlet of Faust
• Delegation from Growth Alberta
• Nominations for Regional Advisory Councils
• Slave Lake Regional Tourism Society

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will discuss administrative updates, including a geographical naming proposal and public engagement policy. The meeting includes a review of the 2024 Q2 financial report and a motion regarding a skating rink in Grouard.

• 2024 Q2 Financial Report review
• Joint Use and Planning Agreement with Northland School Division
• PW-13 Road, Bridge and Pavement Construction Policy revisions
• Water leak in the Hamlet of Joussard
• Notice of Motion by Councillor Chalifoux for a skating rink in Grouard

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review several bylaws including land use amendments and a road closure bylaw. The agenda also includes discussions on road maintenance fees, the Enilda Walking Trail tender award, and various administrative policy revisions.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 13-2024 (Second Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 14-2024 (First Reading)
• Road Closure Bylaw 05-2024 (Second and Third Readings)
• Schedule of Fees Bylaw 16-2024 - Road Maintenance
• Enilda Walking Trail Tender Award

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will review a proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Kinuso, decide on development permit DVP 24-D0050, and vote on three subdivision applications (SUB 24-5, SUB 24-6, and SUB 24-7). The agenda also covers routine items like adopting previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting for July 24, 2024.

• Proposed Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Kinuso
• Development permit decision for DVP 24-D0050
• Subdivision applications SUB 24-5, SUB 24-6, and SUB 24-7
• Adoption of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for July 24, 2024

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review several operational items including bridge service reports, dust control policies, and a water shortage response plan. Discussions also include capital project funding for the Town of High Prairie and various land and road maintenance requests.

• Town of High Prairie Capital Project Funding follow-up
• Request to change boundary of an Environmental Reserve Lot in Joussard
• Bridge Level of Service Report Part 2 Phase 1 approval
• Water Shortage and Drought Resiliency Plan
• Evaluation of sale for Grader G37

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council is reviewing multiple land use bylaw amendments and potential updates to the schedule of fees. Discussions also include a transfer of occupation for Spruce Point Park Marina and various sponsorship requests.

• Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2024
• First Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 13-2024
• Transfer of License of Occupation for Spruce Point Park Marina to Spruce Point Park Association
• Schedule of Fees Bylaw 11-2024 Amendments
• Development Permit Application 24-D0043 - Direct Control District

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review several operational and planning items including a land use bylaw amendment and a water shortage plan. Discussions also include road construction requests, airport site plans, and dust control.

• First Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2024
• Road Construction Request for Echo Valley Farms
• Water Shortage and Drought Resiliency Plan
• Swan Hills Airport Site Plan
• Township 752A Dust Control

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will meet to review several items. The commission is scheduled to consider four specific development permit applications.

• DVP 24-D0017 application
• DVP 24-D0018 application
• DVP 24-D0019 application
• DVP 24-D0021 application

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will review several operational policies and bylaws during this meeting. Discussions include an amendment to the Water and Wastewater Services Bylaw and a review of the PW-12 Dust Control Policy. The agenda also includes a sponsorship request for the Spruce Point Park Rodeo.

• Water and Wastewater Services Bylaw Amendment
• PW-12 Dust Control Policy review
• Spruce Point Park Rodeo Sponsorship request
• Agricultural Equipment Rental Program Review
• 2024 Weed and Pest Inspector Appointments

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review specific development and subdivision applications. The agenda includes a call for decisions on one development permit and one subdivision application.

• Development Permit DVP 24-D0007
• Subdivision Application SUB 24-4

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review the 2023 audited financial statements and a third reading of the 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw. The meeting includes several delegations regarding wireless services, energy, and financial audits.

• 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw - third reading
• 2023 Audited Financial Statements
• High Prairie Airport Fuel Markup
• Grader Operations Level of Service Report
• Pt NW 11-73-11-W5 - Hamlet of Faust

Special Meeting of Council

The Big Lakes County Council is meeting to review financial documents. The agenda includes the 2024 Final Operating and Capital Budgets and the 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw.

• 2024 Final Operating and Capital Budgets
• 2024 Mill Rate Bylaw

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will review several operational items including a Water Wastewater Services Bylaw amendment and a Road Allowance Licensing Policy. The meeting includes delegations from the Spruce Point Park Association, IT Engineering, and the Town of High Prairie. Additionally, council will consider a Bridge Level of Service Report.

• Water Wastewater Services Bylaw amendment
• Road Allowance Licensing Policy
• Bridge Level of Service Report Part 2 Phase 1
• High Prairie Splash Park discussion
• Amendment to Policy ADMIN-18

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Road Closure Bylaw 05-2024. The meeting includes discussions on land purchase applications in the Hamlet of Faust and several capital budget amendments for vehicles.

• Public Hearing for Road Closure Bylaw 05-2024
• Application to Purchase Lands - PLS140028 (Hamlet of Faust)
• Capital Budget Amendment - 2023 Gravel Truck
• Capital Budget Amendment - 2023 Plow Truck
• Schedule of Fees Bylaw - 08-2024

Municipal Planning Commission

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to adopt the agenda, previous minutes, and review standard correspondence. The body is scheduled to decide on two specific applications listed in the agenda: development permit DVP 24-D0005 and subdivision SUB 24-3. The agenda also lists a discussion on attending the 2024 Community Planning Association of Alberta Conference. This document contains standard procedural boilerplate and does not include detailed project descriptions or attachments for the pending applications.

• Review of development permit application DVP 24-D0005
• Decision on subdivision application SUB 24-3
• Discussion on attending the 2024 Community Planning Association of Alberta Conference

Regular Meeting of Council

The Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Land Use Bylaw Amendment 04-2024. The agenda also includes reviews of the Schedule of Fees Bylaw 08-2024 and sponsorship for the 'Spark the North' event. Staff reports on operations and community services will be presented.

• Public hearing: Land Use Bylaw Amendment 04-2024
• Review of Schedule of Fees Bylaw 08-2024
• Sponsorship for 'Spark the North' event
• 2024 pick ups and pup trailers bid summaries
• Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month proclamation

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to discuss new business and subdivision applications. The agenda includes a subdivision application labeled SUB 24-1.

• Subdivision application SUB 24-1

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County Council will discuss a review of grader and grading services. The agenda also includes updates on the Little Smoky Ski Area governance agreement and appointments for the Library Board.

• Grader and Grading Services Level of Service Review (Phase I)
• 2024 Little Smoky Ski Area Governance Board Agreement update
• Appointment of a Fire Guardian
• Credit card acceptance for County services in VCH
• Water leak report regarding the Hamlet of Faust

Regular Meeting of Council

The council will hold public hearings for Land Use Bylaw Amendments 21-2023 and 02-2024. The agenda also includes the potential acquisition of Spruce Point Park Marina and updates to the Schedule of Fees.

• Second reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendments 21-2023 and 02-2024
• Acquisition of Spruce Point Park Marina
• Amendment to Schedule of Fees Bylaw No. 06-2024
• Road Closure Bylaws 05-2024 and 24-2022
• Sponsorship requests from Big Lakes Volleyball Club and Kinuso School