Claresholm public meetings in 2025

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on the 2026 Interim Operating and Capital Budget, hear the RCMP Q2 report, and consider four bylaws: Unsightly Property Standards (#1820), BMO Operational Borrowing (#1821), AMSC Operational Borrowing (#1822), and ORRSC Regional Assessment Review Board (#1823). They will also discuss Christmas Eve town hours, a response to resident water concerns, and receive reports on finances, committees, and resolution status.

• RCMP Q2 2025-26 report including crime statistics
• Bylaw #1820: Unsightly Premises and Property Standards – 2nd and 3rd readings
• Bylaw #1821: BMO Operational Borrowing Bylaw – 3 readings
• 2026 Interim Operating and Capital Budget – request for decision
• Response to resident water concerns correspondence

Facility, Infrastructure and Planning Committee

The Facility, Infrastructure and Planning Committee will meet on Nov. 26, 2025 at the Town of Claresholm Multi‑Use Community Building. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda, and approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The primary substantive item is a draft interim capital budget for the 2026‑2031 period, provided as a PDF attachment. The committee may also hold an in‑camera session before adjourning.

• Review draft 2026‑2031 interim capital budget (attachment)
• Approve June 3, 2025 FIPC meeting minutes
• Consider any in‑camera matters
• Adopt agenda
• Adjourn meeting

Audit and Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-2029 three-year operating plan (interim budget) and a revenue and expense municipal comparison with 2024 tax rate and per capita statistics. The committee will also consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No decisions beyond discussion are indicated.

• Review of 2026-2029 operating plan (Budget Report 2026 - Interim 11-26-25)
• Revenue & expense municipal comparison with 2024 tax rate and per capita stats
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1818 to close a road, and will consider first reading of Bylaw 1811 (Castle Area Structure Plan), second and third reading of Bylaw 1819 (Bylaw Enforcement Officer), and first reading of Bylaw 1820 (Unsightly Premises). Multiple grant applications and program proposals are up for decisions, including an NRED grant for connectivity, water infrastructure upgrades, and a free public swim initiative.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1818 road closure
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1811 (Castle Area Structure Plan)
• 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw 1819 (Bylaw Enforcement Officer)
• 1st reading of Bylaw 1820 (Unsightly Premises & Property Standards)
• Request for decision: NRED Grant Application – Completing Connections in Claresholm

Audit and Finance Committee

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Organizational Council Meeting

The Town of Claresholm holds its first organizational meeting following the October 20 municipal election. Council will administer oaths of office to the mayor and six councillors, hear the returning officer's report, and approve a proposed committee structure. The meeting also includes appointment of a deputy mayor, setting regular meeting dates for 2026, and annual motions to designate the municipal office and financial institution.

• Administration of oaths for Mayor Brad Schlossberger and Councillors Kieth Carlson, Rod Kettles, David Knox, Kandice Meister, Seth Wagner, Craig Zimmer
• Returning Officer's report on October 20 municipal election results
• Proposed committee organization and request from Southern Alberta Senior Protect Society for a council representative
• Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2025
• Annual motions to designate municipal office and financial institution

Regular Council Meeting

The Claresholm Town Council will meet on November 3, 2025 to review and vote on two draft bylaws: Road Closure Bylaw No. 1818 and Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw No. 1819. The agenda also includes provincial correspondence requesting a meeting with Minister Williams, a proclamation request for Family Violence Prevention Month, and a sponsorship application for the Casino Royale Fall Fundraiser Gala. Additional items are routine reports, delegations, and information briefs.

• Bylaw No. 1818 – Road Closure Bylaw (draft and supporting documents)
• Bylaw No. 1819 – Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw (draft)
• Alberta Municipal Affairs request to meet with Minister Williams
• Family Violence Prevention Month proclamation request
• Casino Royale Fall Fundraiser Gala sponsorship application

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold second and third readings of Bylaw 1815, a borrowing bylaw for the Arena Solar Project. They will also consider Bylaw 1816 on property tax exemptions for community organizations and Bylaw 1817 amending records management. A delegation from the RCMP will present the Q1 report, and several grant applications and policy updates are up for decision.

• Bylaw 1815 — Borrowing Bylaw for Arena Solar Project (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Bylaw 1816 — Property Taxation Exemption for Community Organizations (2nd and 3rd reading)
• Bylaw 1817 — Records Management Amendment
• RCMP Q1 Report and Provincial Crime Statistics
• Request for Decision: Skatepark Association grant application; COPTER tax exemption applications

Regular Council Meeting

The Town Council will consider several new bylaws and a draft demolition incentive policy. The body is also reviewing 2026 franchise fees for ATCO and Fortis and discussing a long-term Parks & Recreation Plan.

• Bylaw 1816 regarding property taxation exemptions for community organizations
• Draft Demolition Incentive Policy #5.6.30
• 2026 ATCO (Natural Gas) and Fortis (Electricity) franchise fees
• Parks & Recreation Plan 2025-35
• Bylaws 1813 (Family and Community Support Services Board) and 1814 (Museum Board)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will conduct public hearings for Bylaws 1808 and 1809 regarding land re-zoning. The meeting also includes discussions on a solar project borrowing bylaw and various board appointments.

• Bylaw 1808: Re-zoning land in SE quarter of Section 23 to Highway Commercial, Multiple Residential, Single Detached Residential, and Public
• Bylaw 1809: Re-zoning part of Lot 6, Block 10 from Highway Commercial to Single Detached Residential
• Bylaw 1815: First reading of Arena Solar Project Borrowing Bylaw
• Bylaw 1812: Second and third readings of Water and Sewer Utility Amendment
• Bylaw 1813 and 1814: First readings for Family and Community Support Services and Museum boards

Regular Council Meeting

The Claresholm Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve July 14 minutes, and review several action items. Key decisions include a proposed amendment to Bylaw No. 1809 (land‑use), readings of Bylaw 1810 (electronic document transmission), and amendments to Bylaw 1812 (water and sewer utility). The council will also hear a water‑meter replacement program, a skate‑park landscaping plan, and various government correspondences and financial reports.

• Bylaw No. 1809 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment
• Bylaw 1810 – Electronic Transmission of Documents (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Bylaw 1812 – Water and Sewer Utility amendment
• Water Meter Replacement and Data Collection Upgrade program
• Skate‑park Landscape Plan – options for skate‑park and office grounds

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Claresholm Council will meet to adopt the June 23, 2025 minutes and consider several bylaws, including a renewal of the ATCO franchise agreement and amendments to the Land Use Bylaw for the Phase 1 Evolution Lands. The meeting also includes delegations, correspondence from other municipalities, and requests for decisions on watermain projects and tax incentives.

• Bylaw #1799 - ATCO Franchise Agreement Renewal
• Bylaw #1808 – Land Use Bylaw Amendment (Phase 1 Evolution Lands)
• Bylaw #1810 - Electronic Transmission of Documents
• 4th Street Watermain Replacements Project
• Non-Residential Tax Incentive Application – Roll #11103000

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw #1807 on Mayor and Council Remuneration. It will also decide on road closures and beer gardens for Fair Days and Canada Day, and consider updates to the arena advertising fee policy. Delegations include an RCMP Q4 report and a presentation from Cynthia Wannamaker of CRAZ.

• Second and third reading of Bylaw #1807 (Mayor and Council Remuneration)
• Decision on 2025 Fair Days road closures and beer gardens
• Decision on 2025 Canada Day beer gardens
• Update to Arena Advertising Fees Policy #5.7.50
• RCMP Q4 report from Sgt. Pelletier

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Claresholm Council will adopt a bylaw setting Mayor and Council remuneration and consider requests to waive property taxes for the Royal Canadian Legion, a medical clinic, and The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club.

• Bylaw #1807 - Mayor & Council Remuneration Bylaw
• Tax Waiver Request - Royal Canadian Legion
• Tax Waiver Request - Medical Clinic
• Tax Waiver Request - The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club
• Outdoor Watering Schedule

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold second and third readings of Bylaws 1802 (Non-Residential Tax Incentive) and 1803 (Residential Tax Incentive). Other decisions include establishing a peace officer program, approving a volunteer firefighter tax credit, adopting a traffic safety plan, and appointing an assessor. Council will also discuss correspondence on municipal policing costs and the 2025 Local Government Fiscal Framework funding letter.

• Bylaw 1802 Non-Residential Tax Incentive — 2nd and 3rd readings
• Bylaw 1803 Residential Tax Incentive — 2nd and 3rd readings
• Peace Officer Program — request for decision with six supporting policies
• Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit — policy approval
• Traffic Safety Plan — draft updated plan for adoption

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third readings of Bylaw #1806, the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, which sets the municipal tax rates. Also up for first reading are Bylaw #1802 (Non-Residential Tax Incentive) and Bylaw #1803 (Residential Tax Incentive). Other action items include a request for a contribution to the MD Willow Creek Fire Hall expansion, a decision on 2025 parade attendance, and a request from WCCHS for an outdoor classroom. Several information items and three in-camera sessions are also on the agenda.

• Second and third readings of Bylaw #1806, 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• First reading of Bylaw #1802, Non-Residential Tax Incentive
• First reading of Bylaw #1803, Residential Tax Incentive
• Request for decision on contribution to MD Willow Creek Fire Hall expansion
• Request for direction on outdoor classroom at WCCHS

Regular Council Meeting

The regular meeting includes a public hearing on Bylaw #1805 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment), followed by delegations and action items. Council will consider second and third readings of several bylaws, including the 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw (#1806), Traffic and Highways Bylaw (#1800), Procedural Bylaw (#1804), and the Land Use Bylaw amendment. Also up for decision are an Asset Retirement Obligation Policy and a solar RFP for the arena.

• Public hearing on Bylaw #1805 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment
• Second and third readings of Bylaw #1806 - 2025 Property Tax Rate Bylaw
• Second and third readings of Bylaw #1800 - Traffic and Highways Bylaw
• Second and third readings of Bylaw #1804 - Procedural Bylaw
• Request for decision on Arena Solar RFP

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Claresholm Council will discuss the 2025 final budget, 3-year operating plan, and 5-year capital plan. The meeting includes reviews of 2024 audited financial statements and several proposed bylaws.

• 2025 Final Budget and 2026-2030 5 year Capital Plan
• Bylaw #1800 – Traffic & Highways (1st Reading)
• Bylaw #1801 - Recyclable Materials Management (2nd & 3rd Readings)
• Bylaw #1805 - Land Use Bylaw Amendment for 5505 1st Street West (1st Reading)
• Invitation to bid for 2028 Alberta Winter or Summer Games

Regular Council Meeting

The Claresholm Town Council will hold the first reading of Bylaw #1799 to renew the ATCO gas franchise agreement. A first reading of Bylaw #1801 on recycling materials management will also be considered. The meeting includes reviews of provincial correspondence, a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund request, and updates to firefighter remuneration policy.

• Bylaw #1799 – ATCO Franchise Agreement Renewal (1st Reading)
• Bylaw #1801 – Recycling Materials Management (1st Reading)
• Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund request
• Small Communities Opportunities Program (SCOP) Grant Approval
• Policy 3.3.20 – Firefighter Remuneration update

Regular Council Meeting

Council will decide on renewing the ATCO Gas franchise agreement, approve an intermunicipal emergency services agreement, and update recreation fees. A delegation from Livingstone Range School Division is scheduled. Several correspondence items and reports are also on the agenda.

• ATCO Gas franchise agreement renewal (Bylaw 1456-2005 replacement)
• Intermunicipal Emergency Services Agreement renewal (fire services)
• Recreation Fees Policy update with campground and facility fee comparisons
• Texas 4000 For Cancer request for event support
• Direction on summer markets in Claresholm

Regular Council Meeting

The Claresholm Town Council will hear a delegation from ATCO on franchise agreement renewal and receive the RCMP 2024 Q3 crime report. They will also consider requests for a letter of support for the Claresholm Arts Society and for WCCHS Sports Society basketball court and track lines. The meeting includes action items on provincial correspondence, a financial report, and an in-camera session on intergovernmental relations.

• ATCO franchise agreement renewal presentation and potential decision
• RCMP 2024 Q3 community and crime statistics report
• Request for decision: Letter of support for WCCHS Sports Society basketball court and track lines
• Letter of support for Claresholm Arts Society community foundation application
• Ministerial Order No. MSD 004/25 from Hon. Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold second and third readings of Bylaw 1797 to establish an Economic Development Committee, discuss a response to the D-Comm Energy Solar Proposal, and consider support letters for several grant applications including a score clock for Claresholm Minor Hockey and a ball diamond revitalization project.

• Bylaw 1797 - Economic Development Committee (2nd and 3rd readings)
• Delegation response to D-Comm Energy Solar Proposal
• Support letter for Claresholm Minor Hockey score clock grant
• Support letter for Co-op Community Spaces Grant - Ball Diamond Revitalization
• Partnership with Willow Creek Composite High School for disc golf baskets

Regular Council Meeting

The regular council meeting will adopt the agenda, review minutes from the January 13 meeting, and consider several items. The key decision is the first reading of Bylaw 1797 establishing an Economic Development Committee. Other items include a Tax Installment Payment Plan bylaw, various correspondence, and requests for decisions on an assistant lifeguard position, arena score clock support, skatepark grand opening, and a gravel experience event.

• Bylaw #1797 Economic Development Committee – 1st Reading
• Tax Installment Payment Plan (TIPP) Bylaw (Bylaw 1798)
• Request for decision on Assistant Lifeguard position at the Aquatic Centre
• Letter of support for arena score clock
• Skatepark Association grand opening celebration request

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Claresholm Council will meet to discuss a subdivision development bylaw and appoint a representative to the Chinook Arch Regional Library Board. The meeting includes reviews of regional waste management and library board reports, as well as correspondence regarding community grants.

• Bylaw #1796 - Subdivision Development Authority Bylaw (2nd and 3rd Readings)
• Appointment of a Chinook Arch Regional Library Board Representative
• Oldman River Regional Services Commission 2025 Operating Budget and Membership Fees
• Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) Small Grant for Claresholm Lions Club
• Alberta Municipalities 2025 Spring Municipal Leaders' Caucus