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The document appears to be an empty or boilerplate agenda with no actionable content for residents.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fc49c210-83a5-4c14-9ea4-f9343c5b6cea&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fc49c210-83a5-4c14-9ea4-f9343c5b6cea&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "No substantive items on the agenda for Big Lakes County Council meeting", "summary": "The agenda for the Big Lakes County Council Regular Meeting on September 23, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f55cf6dc-efdf-47fa-aecc-04957ba00c52&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f55cf6dc-efdf-47fa-aecc-04957ba00c52&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Meeting agenda contains no substantive items", "summary": "The provided agenda for the Big Lakes County, AB Regular Council Meeting on 2026-10-14 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items, decisions, or discussions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0b92ed31-b77d-4450-bbc8-da9e490289d6&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0b92ed31-b77d-4450-bbc8-da9e490289d6&lang=English" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "No substantive items listed on agenda", "summary": "The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific motions, discussions, or decisions listed for this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4bc355a-de04-46ef-accb-ad3eaac57bc0&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a4bc355a-de04-46ef-accb-ad3eaac57bc0&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "No substantive items on agenda", "summary": "This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fd5604f1-88df-41cf-9af5-719604a35231&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fd5604f1-88df-41cf-9af5-719604a35231&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission will decide on several development permit applications", "summary": "The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will consider four development permit items. These include a new application (DVP 26-D0033) and requests for extensions, revisions, and a revised site plan for permits DVP 25-D0051 and DVP 25-D0059. 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They are also deciding on a development agreement for a subdivision and a capital budget amendment for road rehabilitation.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8123f341-c507-4ec0-b946-e94b5b5f1ca1&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3641", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=8123f341-c507-4ec0-b946-e94b5b5f1ca1&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to review subdivision exemption and reserve policy updates", "summary": "The Big Lakes County Council will discuss administrative updates to the county's reserve policy and a budget amendment for digital signage. The meeting also includes a request for a subdivision exemption for Shadow Creek and a presentation from 211 Alberta.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a29624bd-fd95-4381-8ae1-849cb32d031b&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3642", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a29624bd-fd95-4381-8ae1-849cb32d031b&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning commission reviews subdivision SUB 26-06 and routine development permits.", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will review a new subdivision application and process routine development permit approvals. The agenda also covers adoption of previous meeting minutes, public delegations, and informational updates on recently approved projects. Most items follow standard administrative procedures without detailed descriptions in the posted text.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b33f790b-5393-4a1e-86f5-d9f5b565e090&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=b33f790b-5393-4a1e-86f5-d9f5b565e090&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council holds public hearing on intensive agriculture land use bylaw amendment", "summary": "Council will hear delegations from Kinuso Hotel and KinMerc Oil & Gas, then hold a public hearing for second reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2026 regarding intensive agriculture. They will also consider land sales, funding requests for community upgrades and a drone purchase, and review the 2025 audit management letter.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0cd32b17-7172-4e60-a6d2-53a5899b0cd5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3568", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=0cd32b17-7172-4e60-a6d2-53a5899b0cd5&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Public hearings on two land use bylaw amendments", "summary": "Council will hold public hearings for second readings of Land Use Bylaw Amendments 09-2026 and 10-2026. They will also review a municipal investment proposal with the Alberta government, discuss the Provincial Northern Alberta Living Allowance (NALA), and consider letters of support for local societies. Staff reports on Q1 finances and public works are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e6f67f9c-9676-4b57-9246-1f45a27dc28e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3532", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=e6f67f9c-9676-4b57-9246-1f45a27dc28e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Special council meeting with no substantive agenda items", "summary": "This is a procedural meeting of the Big Lakes County Council. The agenda contains only boilerplate content and no specific items for discussion or decision.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=19bb7032-e120-4f44-bae4-80535af4d0be&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3479", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=19bb7032-e120-4f44-bae4-80535af4d0be&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to vote on land use bylaw for intensive agriculture", "summary": "Council will discuss and potentially adopt Bylaw 12-2026 amending the Land Use Bylaw for intensive agriculture operations. Also on the agenda: a Schedule of Fees bylaw amendment (Bylaw 13-2026), the 2025 audited financial statements, a Business Enhancement Grant deadline extension, and a Junior Firefighter Scholarship Policy. A delegation from Metrix Group LLP is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a2ef0c10-c508-4f6b-a7a8-f2c91d4e8777&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3478", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a2ef0c10-c508-4f6b-a7a8-f2c91d4e8777&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on two subdivision applications", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications (SUB 26-03 and SUB 26-04). A delegation by Gerald Teerling will address SUB 26-04. The commission will also adopt previous minutes and receive reports on recently approved development permits and subdivisions.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cdd8e5d5-0ca6-46b9-866d-f89e4b66d32d&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=cdd8e5d5-0ca6-46b9-866d-f89e4b66d32d&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Special Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 budget and set tax rate", "summary": "At this special meeting, Big Lakes County Council will consider the 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget and the 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw. These items set the county's spending plan and property tax rates for the year.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fcc1dae5-5fbe-4444-9c34-16d62583d2f8&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3477", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fcc1dae5-5fbe-4444-9c34-16d62583d2f8&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council considers land use changes, road budgets, and policies", "summary": "Big Lakes County Council will hold first readings on two land use bylaw amendments, consider several budget amendments for road rehabilitation and equipment, and discuss policy changes for community upgrades and digital signs. Delegations from the National Police Federation and Peace Library System are scheduled. Other items include a support request from Swan River First Nation and appointments to the library board.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d7904f8-722a-4483-83d4-47d9c31d333c&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=6d7904f8-722a-4483-83d4-47d9c31d333c&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider third reading of Assessor Bylaw and two sponsorship requests", "summary": "Council will decide on third reading of the Designated Officer - Assessor Bylaw, consider sponsorship requests for the EMC2 Conference and Spruce Point Park Wildrose Rodeo, and set a date for the 2026 Q1 Financial Report presentation. A delegation from the Peace Library System will discuss library services.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb08318e-5741-47aa-9cd6-755e7406abd7&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3408", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=eb08318e-5741-47aa-9cd6-755e7406abd7&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to decide on development permit DVP 26-D0002", "summary": "The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will consider and decide on one development permit application (DVP 26-D0002) at its March 25, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, information on recently approved permits and subdivisions, and scheduling the next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=79bcb947-12dd-4671-8e07-b044bfd2db0e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3422", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=79bcb947-12dd-4671-8e07-b044bfd2db0e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider a motion on the Triangle Waterline project", "summary": "The council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear staff reports, and review several policy and bylaw items. A notice of motion from Councillor Nelson concerning the Triangle Waterline will be presented. Additional items include a repeal of the Livestock Bylaw and various administrative requests.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37c2b727-db58-408b-8000-aec806f10f43&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3367", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=37c2b727-db58-408b-8000-aec806f10f43&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider enabling housing choice north project", "summary": "Council is discussing several reports and decisions, including a report on enabling housing choice north to promote diverse housing development, a proposal to sell county-owned lots in the Hamlet of Grouard, and a review of 4-way stop signs at Centre Street and Swan Ave in Kinuso. Other items include road closures, gravel truck hiring policy updates, and a transfer of waste management services to the HP District Regional Waste Management Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e131053-3ddc-48e0-abac-84af86e60719&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3244", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=4e131053-3ddc-48e0-abac-84af86e60719&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider new General Traffic Bylaw No. 13-2025", "summary": "Council will discuss and potentially adopt a new General Traffic Bylaw (No. 13-2025), review the 2026 road rehabilitation plan, and consider several sponsorship requests. Delegations include updates from Maskwa Medical Center and RCMP detachments. Council will also consider a policy amendment for financial control and procurement, and a capital funding allocation request from the Town of High Prairie. A closed session is scheduled regarding matters harmful to business interests.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=22c70e2e-3819-4c85-b9bf-f06873c8c8d4&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3135", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=22c70e2e-3819-4c85-b9bf-f06873c8c8d4&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Decision on Development Permit DVP 25-D0108 at the meeting", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application identified as DVP 25-D0108. It will also discuss the 2026 CPAA Conference and Education Session and review approved development permits. The commission will set the next meeting date for February 25, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=814f59ef-bf4d-4cc6-87ff-d1f43aa9de35&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=814f59ef-bf4d-4cc6-87ff-d1f43aa9de35&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-28", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to consider Livestock Bylaw Amendments", "summary": "The Big Lakes County Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear several delegation presentations, and discuss a range of items including a funding request from the Big Lakes Child Care Society, a vertical farm project for the High Prairie School Division, and a budget amendment for Public Works engineering. The council will also review livestock bylaw amendment proposals and a sponsorship request from the Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=75e04fca-c5ec-43dc-ac50-57465dab00ce&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3096", "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=75e04fca-c5ec-43dc-ac50-57465dab00ce&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Regular Meeting of Council", "headline": "Council to hold second‑reading hearings on multiple land‑use bylaw amendments", "summary": "The council will decide on adoption of voting procedures, audio/video livestreaming, the agenda and previous minutes. The primary public business is a series of second‑reading hearings on five land‑use related amendments, including four land‑use bylaws and one municipal development plan amendment. Staff reports from corporate services, community services & planning, and public works will also be presented. The meeting runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Big Lakes County Council Chambers.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=33fe0c84-bcf3-41c2-ba4e-7e969d0eac0e&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=33fe0c84-bcf3-41c2-ba4e-7e969d0eac0e&lang=English" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee of the Whole meeting with no substantive agenda items", "summary": "This agenda for the Big Lakes County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 14, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed decisions, discussions, or specific items for consideration.", "agenda_url": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fae71e0a-b9b7-4c69-b589-f2afce665939&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pub-biglakescounty.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=fae71e0a-b9b7-4c69-b589-f2afce665939&lang=English" } ] }