Flagstaff County, AB

Agricultural Service Board

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Council Meeting

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Agricultural Service Board

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Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

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Council Meeting

Council will consider supporting the Town of Killam in establishing a committee to explore a new medical clinic. They will also vote on a $3,000 annual tourism grant for Sedgewick Canada Day celebrations. Various departmental updates and committee reports will be received.

• Approve $3,000/year for 3 years tourism grant to Friends of Sedgewick Recreation Centre for Canada Day
• Support Killam medical clinic committee; appoint two council members and CAO
• Appoint Gitzel & Company as auditors for 2026-2028
• Receive departmental updates from Corporate Services, Community Services, Municipal Services
• Nominate Val and Robert Volk for 2026 Northern Alberta Farm Family Award

Agricultural Service Board

The board will discuss updates to agricultural service policies and review proposed provincial resolutions for 2026. The meeting also includes a field visit from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation and the selection of Farm Family Award nominations.

• Policy updates for Weed and Pest Control, Soil Conservation, and Animal Health
• Review of 2026 proposed provincial resolutions
• Farm Family Award nominations for Sutter, Volk, Rancier, and Moser
• Field visit from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation
• Review of 2025 Plant Disease Survey Summary for Flagstaff County

The Agricultural Service Board recommended nominating Val and Robert Volk for a provincial farm family award. The Board also accepted policy revisions as information and approved several items of agricultural correspondence.

• Recommended Val and Robert Volk for the 2026 Northern Alberta Farm Family Award (Carried)
• Accepted Agriculture Services Policy revisions as information (Carried)
• Approved correspondence from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation, Wheatland County, Clearwater County, Lac La Biche County, and MD of Greenview (Carried)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (Carried)
• Approved June 17, 2026 agenda (Carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council will consider approving the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, which sets vision and focus areas like regional collaboration and rural living. They will also decide on several tourism assistance grants totaling over $15,000, a tax payment agreement with Innes Oilfield Services, and potential acquisition of a school property in Strome. Other items include purchasing a new grader and opting out of an intermunicipal collaboration framework with the MD of Provost.

• Approve 2026-2030 Strategic Plan with focus on regional collaboration and growth
• Enter tax payment agreement with Innes Oilfield Services Ltd: $1,750 initial, then $1,750/month
• Purchase one 2027 John Deere 772GP grader for $368,600 plus GST (with trade-in)
• Approve tourism grants: Killam Rodeo ($3,000), Hardisty Rodeo ($5,000), Heisler Archery ($3,000), Diplomat Mine Museum ($500), Strome Historical Society ($3,600)
• Direct administration to negotiate acquisition of BRSD property in Strome at nominal value

Council approved the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and authorized $20 million in guaranteed investment certificates. The board also approved the purchase of a new grader and several tourism grants, while denying a community development grant for the Heisler Senior Citizens Friendship Club.

• Approved 2026-2030 Flagstaff County Strategic Plan
• Approved $10M 5-year GIC at Vision Credit Union and two $5M GICs at ATB Financial
• Approved purchase of 2027 John Deere 772GP AWD grader for $368,600 plus GST
• Approved tourism grants: Hardisty Rodeo ($5,000), Strome and District Historical Society ($3,600), Killam Indoor Rodeo ($3,000), Heisler Archery Club ($3,000), and Diplomat Mine Museum Society ($500)
• Denied community development grant for Heisler Senior Citizens Friendship Club
• Approved tax payment agreement with Innes Oilfield Services Ltd ($1,750 monthly)
• Approved Bylaw 05/26 and Policy CP 021 regarding Access to Information and Protection of Privacy
• Opted out of Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with Municipal District of Provost

Council Meeting

Council will consider first, second, and third readings of the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw, setting municipal tax rates. Other major business includes awarding a $476,400 culvert replacement tender and approving $31,450 for HVAC repairs at the administration building. Council will also decide on opting out of intermunicipal collaboration frameworks with Beaver County and MD of Wainwright, and consider supporting a new medical clinic in Killam.

• 2026 Property Tax Bylaw (Bylaw 03/26) – first, second, third readings
• Culvert replacement tender awarded to Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd. for $476,400 plus GST
• Administration Building HVAC system repairs approved at $31,450 plus GST
• Tourism Assistance Grant of $3,000 to Flagstaff Scottish Club for Highland Festival
• Utilities Bylaw 04-26 – first, second, third readings

Council gave three readings to Bylaw 03/26, setting 2026 property tax rates. Also approved a $3,000 tourism grant, a $40,800 FDI matching contribution, a new utilities bylaw, a $476,400 culvert replacement contract, and $31,450 for HVAC repairs. Opted out of intermunicipal collaboration frameworks with Beaver County and MD of Wainwright, and referred a medical clinic request from the Town of Killam pending a strategic plan.

• Approved 2026 Property Tax Bylaw 03/26 (all readings carried)
• Approved $3,000 tourism grant to Flagstaff Scottish Club for Highland Festival
• Approved $40,800 matching contribution for Flagstaff Investor Partnership & Success Program
• Approved Utilities Bylaw 04/26 (all readings carried)
• Awarded culvert replacement tender to Vitae Environmental Construction Ltd. for $476,400
• Approved $31,450 for Administration Building HVAC system repairs
• Opted out of Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks with Beaver County and MD of Wainwright
• Referred Town of Killam medical clinic request until strategic plan is approved

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council Meeting will vote on awarding a $772,500 contract to McDonald Aggregates Inc. for crushing and stockpiling gravel in the west area. Council will also receive and discuss the 2025 Annual Program Evaluations covering multiple county departments.

• Award of CR-02-2026 gravel crushing contract to McDonald Aggregates Inc. for $772,500 plus fuel adjustment
• 2025 Annual Program Evaluations presented for Communications, Corporate Services, Health and Safety, Economic Development, Protective Services, Planning and Development, Community Services, Transportation, and Agriculture and Parks

Council accepted the bid from McDonald Aggregates Inc. for supply, crushing, and stockpiling of gravel in the West Area, in the amount of $772,500 plus a potential fuel adjustment. The additional costs will be funded from Gravel Reserves. The agenda and other procedural items were also adopted.

• Accepted gravel crushing bid from McDonald Aggregates Inc. for $772,500 (Carried)

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council will consider approving 2026 budget revisions including $28,134,350 in operating expenses and $8,175,200 in capital spending, using $352,530 from the Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve. They will also vote on audited 2025 financial statements, revisions to the investment policy, and restructuring of agriculture policies. Other items include tourism grants of $3,000 each for two events and a decision to deny a fee removal request from the Strome and District Agricultural Society.

• 2026 budget amendments: $28,134,350 operating, $8,175,200 capital, using $352,530 from Mill Rate Stabilization Reserve
• Approval of 2025 audited Financial Statements from Gitzel and Company
• Revised LE 002 Investment and Cash Management Policy
• Tourism Assistance Grants: $3,000 for Forestburg Arena Association (Buckin in the Burg) and $3,000 for Iron Creek Flying Club (Discover Aviation)
• Council declines Strome and District Agricultural Society request to remove solid waste services fee

Council approved the 2025 audited financial statements and several 2026 budget amendments. They also authorized tourism assistance grants and updated agricultural policies.

• Approved revised LE 002 Investment and Cash Management Policy
• Approved 2025 audited Financial Statements
• Maintained current Traffic Bylaw regarding off-highway vehicles
• Approved 2026 budget amendments including $28,134,350 in operating expenses
• Approved $3,000 grant to Forestburg Arena Association for Buckin in the Burg
• Approved $3,000 grant to Iron Creek Flying Club for Discover Aviation
• Approved revised and new Agricultural Service Board policies
• Appointed Agricultural Service Board members to the Soil Conservation Appeal Board

Council Meeting

Flagstaff County Council will consider a three-year dust suppressant contract, approve new agriculture policies, and discuss the closure of the Lacombe Research Centre. The meeting also includes a recommendation to not fund a new Coronation swimming pool.

• 2026 Dust Suppressant Multi Year Contract with Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. ($0.2850/litre)
• Restructuring of Agriculture Policies (AG 001-005)
• Recommendation to not fund Coronation Swimming Pool construction
• Purchase of Con-Aid soil stabilizer for 2027 Road Recovery Program ($342,000)
• Potential acquisition of BRSD property in Strome (NE 23-44-15-W4)

The council voted to approve a $342,000 purchase of Con‑Aid soil stabilizer for the 2027 Road Recovery Program. It also approved a three‑year dust suppressant contract, a $2,500 tourism assistance grant, and increased councillor remuneration. Several items were deferred, including a property acquisition and updated agriculture policies.

• Approved purchase of Con‑Aid soil stabilizer for $342,000 plus GST (carried)
• Approved three‑year dust suppressant contract with Kortech Calcium Services Ltd (carried)
• Approved $2,500 tourism assistance grant for Swinging for the Stars (carried)
• Increased councillor remuneration to $54,860.19 for Reeve and $49,872.90 for Councillors (4‑1)
• Did not fund Coronation Swimming Pool Fundraising Committee for new pool (carried)
• Deferred acquisition of BRSD property in Strome to next meeting (carried)
• Deferred updated agriculture policies to next meeting (carried)
• Authorized administration to explore investment attraction with Ground State Market Solutions (carried)

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will hear a delegation from the Battle River Research Group, discuss a small plot trial sponsorship, and consider a Farm Family Award nomination. The board will also review extensive correspondence covering livestock traceability regulations, strychnine exemptions, wild boar regulations, and on-farm slaughter operations.

• Delegation from Battle River Research Group at 9:00 AM
• Small Plot Trial Sponsorship request from Battle River Research Group
• Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies Farm Family Award nomination
• Correspondence: County of Two Hills request for exemption/reinstatement of strychnine
• Correspondence: new wild boar regulations and support for on-farm slaughter operation

Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations on Hwy 13 grade widening and Rural Health Professions Action Plan. Decisions include a three-year facility maintenance contract with Nordic Mechanical Systems Ltd. ($80,868/yr), a $274,520 road budget increase, extending the peace officer services agreement to 2029, and denying a gymkhana arena funding request. Council will also discuss police funding model concerns, off-highway vehicle bylaw changes, and council remuneration.

• Delegation on Hwy 13 grade widening project from Daysland to Bawlf
• Three-year facility maintenance service contract with Nordic Mechanical Systems Ltd., $80,868/year
• $274,520 increase to 2026 Capital Road Improvement Plan budget from MSI grant
• Peace Officer Services Agreement renewal with participating towns and villages, March 2026 to February 2029
• Discussion on police funding model: Council to share concerns with MLA, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and RCMP

The council adopted the agenda and approved updated mileage and subsistence rates. It extended the Peace Officer Services Agreement to 2029 and denied funding for the Viking and Area Gymkhana Club outdoor arena. It also approved a $274,520 increase to the 2026 Capital Road Improvement Plan and a three‑year facility maintenance contract with Nordic Mechanical Systems Ltd.

• Approved HR006 mileage and subsistence rate increases (Carried)
• Extended Peace Officer Services Agreement to Feb 28, 2029 (Carried)
• Denied Viking and Area Gymkhana Club outdoor arena funding (Carried)
• Approved $274,520 increase to 2026 Capital Road Improvement Plan (Carried)
• Approved three‑year facility maintenance contract with Nordic Mechanical Systems Ltd (Carried)
• Appointed Derek Homme as fire guardian (Carried)
• Directed administration to prepare off‑highway vehicle permitting report (Carried)
• Directed council to share police funding model concerns with MLA and RCMP (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several items including the 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw, the Utilities Bylaw, and lease renewals for two landholders. They will also approve the 2027 operating and 2027‑2028 capital plan budget timeline, the Tourism Destination Discovery Report, and the public participation plan for the 2027 budget. Additional business includes scheduling two special council meetings and approving various correspondence items.

• Adopt Bylaw 02/26 – Fees and Charges Bylaw (2026)
• Adopt Bylaw 01/26 – Utilities Bylaw (2026)
• Renew three‑year lease agreements: $2,430 for Derald Wolbeck (153.90 acres) and $4,617 for Terry Adams (141.68 acres)
• Approve 2027 Operating and 2027‑2028 Capital Plan Budget Timeline
• Approve Tourism Destination Discovery Report with four priority opportunities

The council approved a three‑year contract with Alberta Treasury Branch for banking services. It also completed the final reading of the Utilities Bylaw and adopted the 2027 operating and capital‑plan budget timeline. The council accepted the Tourism Destination Discovery Report and scheduled two special council meetings for April 2026. Several lease renewals and the public participation plan for the 2027 budget were also approved.

• Approved 2027 Operating and 2027‑2028 Capital Plan Budget Timeline (Carried)
• Approved first, second, third, and final readings of Fees and Charges Bylaw 02/26 (Carried)
• Approved third and final reading of Utilities Bylaw 01/26 (unanimously)
• Approved Tourism Destination Discovery Report (Carried)
• Approved receipt of Draft 2026 Village of Forestburg Municipal Development Plan (Carried)
• Approved three‑year lease renewals for Wolbeck, Adams, and Pfisterer (Carried)
• Approved Public Participation Plan for 2027 budget with revised open‑house date (Carried)
• Approved three‑year banking services contract with Alberta Treasury Branch (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is almost entirely procedural, with the sole business item being a discussion to reschedule the start time of the January 14, 2026 regular council meeting.

• Discussion of rescheduling start time for January 14, 2026 council meeting

The special council meeting was procedural only. Council approved the agenda and changed the start time of the January 14, 2026 regular meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for Jan 8 special meeting (carried)
• Rescheduled Jan 14 regular meeting start time to 1:00 p.m. (carried)