Foothills County public meetings in 2025

Economic Development Advisory Committee

The committee will nominate a chair and vice-chair and review its governing bylaw and strategic priorities. Members will also discuss grant application updates and the county's economic development strategy.

• Review of Economic Development Advisory Committee Bylaw 63/2023
• Review of Vision, Mission, Mandate, and Committee Priorities
• Grant application updates
• Economic Development Strategy discussion
• Review of website, LinkedIn, and external communications

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board of Directors will conduct a routine meeting. Items include call to order, adoption of the agenda, nominations for chair and vice‑chair, appointment of banking/signing officers, and setting the regular meeting schedule. No substantive policy or financial items are on the agenda.

• Call to order
• Adoption of the agenda
• Nominations for chair
• Nominations for vice‑chair
• Appointment of banking/signing officers

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board will adopt the meeting agenda and accept the September 16, 2025 minutes. It will approve accounts payable for October 20, November 24, and December 2025. The board will review operations updates, monthly water usage reports for September‑November 2025, the third‑quarter revenue and expense statement, and the 2026 budget. The meeting will conclude with a round‑table and set the date for the next Annual General Meeting.

• Adoption of the agenda
• Acceptance of minutes from September 16, 2025
• Approval of accounts payable for October 20, 2025
• Approval of accounts payable for November 24, 2025
• Review of the 2026 budget

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will consider deferring a recreation board allocation, approving speed limit changes on 210 Avenue West, and reviewing road closures and land redesignations. The meeting also includes public hearings and the approval of various planning bylaws.

• Speed limit change on 210 Avenue West (Bylaw 75/2025)
• Road closure for purchase by E.T. Equities Inc.
• Redesignation of land for Villam/Cunningham (A to CR)
• Wood Valley Estates Area Structure Plan bylaw (Bylaw 41/2025)
• Holden subdivision bylaws (Bylaws 42/2025 & 43/2025)

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will hold a second and third reading of the 2025 Fee Bylaw Amendment (Bylaw 67/2025). The meeting also includes a second and third reading of the Emergency Management Bylaw (Bylaw 71/2025). Additional items include a discussion of the Dunbow Road intersection and a proposal to rescind Bylaw 60/2025, the No Parking Zone at Millarville Landing.

• Fee Bylaw Amendment – Bylaw 67/2025 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Emergency Management Bylaw – Bylaw 71/2025 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Dunbow Road Intersection Discussion
• Consider rescinding Bylaw 60/2025 – No Parking Zone at Millarville Landing
• Request to sign up for SeeClickFix (311 system)

Diamond Valley_Foothills County - IMC

The Diamond Valley and Foothills County Intermunicipal Committee will meet to appoint co-chairs and review governing documents. The body is discussing terms of reference for the committee and for a review and update of the Intermunicipal Development Plan.

• Appointment of Committee co-chairs
• Intermunicipal Committee Terms of Reference
• Draft Terms of Reference for an Intermunicipal Development Plan Review and Update
• Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) letter of confirmation from the Minister of Municipal Affairs

Council Meeting

Foothills County council will meet to discuss land use redesignations, a speed limit change, and a request for a dog park in Blackie. The agenda also includes a report on an emissions reduction funding agreement.

• Redesignation of Stumpf property (A to CR)
• Adoption of Western Gateway Outline Plan
• Speed limit change at 210 Avenue West and 256 Street West
• Request for a dog park in Blackie
• Emissions Reduction Alberta funding agreement

Council Meeting

Council will consider redesignating three properties from Agricultural to Country Residential. The meeting also includes reviews of a business park outline plan, an emergency management bylaw, and a lease award for a commercial kitchen.

• Public hearings for redesignation (A to CR) for Irwin (NW 18-19-27 W4M), Simpson (NE 20-18-29 W4M), and Hamer Tree Services Ltd. (SW 06-21-28 W4M)
• 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw 68/2025 regarding Data Processing Facilities
• Request to award lease for Scott Seaman Sports Park Commercial Kitchen
• Review of Wakeford Business Park Outline Plan (SW/NW 18-19-28 W4M)
• Proposed Emergency Management Bylaw 2025

Historical Committee

The Foothills County Historical Committee will meet to appoint a chair and vice-chair, review Bylaw 6/2005, and discuss the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Review of Historical Committee Bylaw - Bylaw 6/2005
• Unadopted minutes from September 8, 2025
• Next meeting tentatively scheduled for February 2, 2026

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider three appeals: an appeal by Charles Anderson against a condition of approval for Subdivision File #2104-13, an appeal by Wendy Thompson against the refusal of Development Permit 25D‑171 for lot grading, and an appeal by Jason Taylor against the refusal of Development Permit 25D‑228 for an intensive livestock operation and setback relaxation. The board will also adopt the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Appeal by Charles Anderson – Subdivision File #2104-13 (NW/NE 13-21-04 W5M)
• Appeal by Wendy Thompson – Development Permit 25D‑171 (SW 35-20-01 W5M & NE 35-20-01 W5M)
• Appeal by Jason Taylor – Development Permit 25D‑228 (NE 29-22-02 W5M)
• Adoption of minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
• Call meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Council Meeting

The Council will review a request to proceed to tender for the Dunbow Roundabout and discuss a regional wastewater environmental assessment study. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding land redesignations and amendments, as well as bid results for municipal parcel licenses.

• Request to proceed to tender for the Dunbow Roundabout
• Public hearings for land redesignations at SE 29-18-27 W4M (Turner), NW 15-20-28 W4M (Warren/Read), and SE 27-20-29 W4M (Dunham)
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 40/2025 (Hyatt Auto Sales Ltd.) and Bylaw 13/2024 (Marshall)
• Bid results for municipal reserve and agricultural parcel licenses at SE 02-18-28 W4M and NE 32-18-29 W4M/N 33-18-29 W4M/SE 03-19-29 W4M
• Request to remove 'No Parking' signs on Millarville Landing

Agricultural Service Board

The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board will meet to discuss a scentless chamomile bylaw and a potential letter of support for a vacant research scientist position. The meeting includes presentations from Alberta Transportation and ALUS.

• Scentless Chamomile Bylaw
• Consideration of a letter of support for a vacant AAFC research scientist position
• Alberta Transportation presentation by Justin Corbiell
• ALUS presentation by Christine Campbell
• Review of September 2025 monthly activity reports

Council Meeting

The council will review a community funding application from the Okotoks Agricultural Society for a recreation facility upgrade. A public hearing will consider an amendment to the Tilden road (SE 15-21-19 W4M). Planners will present a proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 concerning data processing facilities. Additional items include a bylaw reading for Bearspaw First Nation Development Corp. and several subdivision and boundary adjustment requests.

• Okotoks Agricultural Society – Dunbow Recreation Board Community Funding Application (2025DRB003)
• Tilden – SE 15-21-19 W4M – Amend Community Road (CR)
• Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 – Proposed amendment for Data Processing Facilities
• Bearspaw First Nation Development Corp. – Bylaw 51/2024 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Velting – SE 29-21-28 W4M – Request for Subdivision

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider two appeals of previously approved development permits. The first appeal concerns Development Permit 25D 223 for a "Two Sea‑Cans – Personal Use" on Plan 1112304, Block 8, Lot 10 filed by landowners Calvin and Kaila Harapnuk and appellant Shauna McAnulty. The second appeal concerns Development Permit 25D 118 (referenced as 25D 218) for a secondary suite detached and oversized accessory building on Plan 9511487, Block 1 filed by landowners Brandon and Theresa Gramlich with appellants Archie and Cindy Hall and Jennifer Treherne. The minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting will be postponed to this meeting.

• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 223 (Two Sea‑Cans – Personal Use) by Calvin and Kaila Harapnuk, appellant Shauna McAnulty
• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 118 (Secondary Suite Detached; Oversized Accessory Building) by Brandon and Theresa Gramlich, appellants Archie and Cindy Hall, Jennifer Treherne
• Postponement of minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting
• Review of notice of appeal packages and related documents for both permits
• No other agenda items selected

Council Meeting

The council will elect a new Reeve and a Deputy Reeve. It will consider the first reading of the 2025 Fee Bylaw Amendment presented by Planning Applications Manager Samantha Payne. The agenda also includes approvals for signing authorities and scheduling changes for upcoming council sessions.

• Election of Reeve (B.1)
• Election of Deputy Reeve (B.2)
• First reading of the 2025 Fee Bylaw Amendment (D.10)
• Approval of signing authority for subdivision approvals (D.5)
• Council meeting cancellations for holidays and RMA conventions (D.7, D.8)

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will meet on October 16, 2025, to hear appeals against three development permits and one community standards order. The board will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting.

• Adoption of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Community Standards Appeal for 300 Pacific Avenue, Aldersyde
• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 200 for a setback relaxation
• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 204 for a single-family dwelling with a secondary suite
• Hearing scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Council Meeting

Council will discuss several planning items, including boundary amendments and land use bylaws. The meeting also covers capital equipment purchases and requests to release archived video recordings of past meetings.

• Purchase of two decks for new 1 ton trucks
• 2025 Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) applications
• Request to amend Hamlet of Heritage Pointe boundary (NW 32-21-29 W4M)
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 63/2025 for Choice Storage Solutions Inc. and Bylaw 04/2025 for Minue
• Proposed Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendment regarding film production

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will consider applications for the 2026 Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program. It will also hear a request from Prairie Self Storage for alternate water and sewage disposal. Public hearings are scheduled for a land amendment in Wieby and a redesignation in Silvis. Additional items include a digital permitting software proposal and several bylaw readings.

• Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP) – 2026 Applications
• Prairie Self Storage – request for alternate water and sewage disposal
• Wieby – amendment to land parcel NW 27-21-02 W5M (CR)
• Silvis – redesignation of land parcel NW 32-22-03 W5M (A to CR)
• Digital Permitting Software proposal

Local Assessment Review Board

The Foothills County Local Assessment Review Board will consider five assessment complaints scheduled at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Each item includes the complaint, complainant and respondent disclosures, and related documents. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Review Karkar/Thumar complaint (Roll #2229043820)
• Review Patel complaint (Roll #2229043835)
• Review Rubeniuk complaint (Roll #2129050230)
• Review Court complaint (Roll #2203010110)
• Review Santoro complaint (Roll #2203130050)

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will review and vote on several bylaws, including parking signs at Millarville Landing and a stop sign at 210 Avenue & 256 Street West. Public hearings are scheduled for rezoning amendments in Whitford and a redesignation in Roberts. The council will also discuss a subdivision request in Brooks and an intermunicipal water and sewer services agreement with the Town of High River.

• Installation of Parking Signs – Millarville Landing (Bylaw 60/2025, 2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Installation of Stop Sign – 210 Avenue and 256 Street West (Bylaw 61/2025, 2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Public hearing – Whitford – SW 19‑17‑28 W4M – Amend Residential Community District
• Request for Subdivision – Brooks – NE 28‑17‑29 W4M
• Town of High River/Foothills County Intermunicipal Water and Sewer Services Agreement

Local Assessment Review Board

The Foothills County Local Assessment Review Board will consider two assessment complaints. One concerns the Chase property (Roll #2102275010 and #2102347500) and the other concerns the Carrigan property (Roll #2104200010). The board will review the tax notices, complaint filings, respondent disclosures and any rebuttals attached to each case.

• Assessment complaint for Chase – Roll #2102275010 and #2102347500
• Tax notice for Chase – Roll #2102275010
• Tax notice for Chase – Roll #2102347500
• Assessment complaint for Carrigan – Roll #2104200010
• Tax notice for Carrigan – Form 3

Local Assessment Review Board

The agenda for the Foothills County Local Assessment Review Board on 2025-09-29 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Council Meeting

Council will discuss several land-use items, including a site-specific amendment for Choice Storage Solutions Inc. and the Comburn Area Structure Plan. The meeting also includes votes on multiple bylaws and requests for land subdivision and boundary adjustments.

• Installation of No Parking Signs at Millarville Landing
• Choice Storage Solutions Inc. Site Specific Amendment (NE 06-20-28 W4M)
• Comburn Area Structure Plan and Redesignation (803969 Alberta Ltd.)
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaws 23/2025, 16/2025, and 55/2023
• Subdivision requests for Meadowbank Farms Inc., Dykstra, and Akins

Foothills County_High River IMC

The agenda for the Foothills County High River IMC meeting on September 23, 2025 contains no listed items. The document consists of placeholders and generic sections without specific decisions or discussions. As a result, the meeting appears to be procedural or a placeholder without concrete agenda items.

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will discuss equipment disposal and a tender recommendation for Cayley Subdivision Phase 3. The meeting includes public hearings for land redesignation and a site-specific amendment. Council will also consider a shared services agreement with Diamond Valley.

• Cayley Subdivision Phase 3 tender summary and recommendation
• Public hearing: Harris - NW 31-22-02 W5M redesignation (A to CR)
• Public hearing: Chinook Feeders 2024 Ltd. - NW 31-22-02 W5M site specific amendment
• Diamond Valley/Foothills County shared services agreement
• Foothills Country Hospice sponsorship request

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider two appeals. At 10 a.m. the board will hear an appeal by Duane Aichele against the approval of Development Permit 25D 151, which seeks a relaxation of setbacks for a proposed structure. At 11 a.m. the board will hear an appeal by Levon Hovagimian against the approval of Development Permit 25D 164, which permits a Type I home‑based business. The board will review the submitted notices, the development authority’s decisions, and written submissions before making a determination.

• Development Permit 25D 151 – appeal by Duane Aichele to relax setbacks for a proposed structure (Plan 0812913, Block 2, Lot 3).
• Development Permit 25D 164 – appeal by Levon Hovagimian to overturn approval of a Type I home‑based business (Plan 0410504, Block 4, Lot 49).

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board of Directors will meet on September 16, 2025 at the Foothills County Administration Office, 309 Macleod Trail South, High River. The meeting will review and approve accounts payable for June through September 2025, receive operations and water usage reports for May‑August 2025, and consider the dissolution of the Water Works Advisory Committee with a request for a community member to join the board. The next regular meeting and the Annual General Meeting are tentatively scheduled for November 27, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the same location.

• Approval of accounts payable for June, July, August, and September 2025
• Review of monthly water usage reports (treated vs raw) for May‑August 2025
• Consideration of dissolving the Water Works Advisory Committee and adding a community member to the SRRUC board
• Tentative scheduling of the next regular meeting and the Annual General Meeting for November 27, 2025
• Adoption of agenda and acceptance of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes

Agricultural Service Board

The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board will review activity reports for June‑August 2025 and provide an operations update. It will consider a Wild Caraway bylaw, the establishment of the ASB bylaw, and two resolutions: emergency registration of liquid strychnine and a resolution concerning ECCC and DEF. A confidential closed‑session will discuss the ASB scholarship criteria.

• Wild Caraway Bylaw (review of FOOTHILLS COUNTY Wild Caraway Bylaw)
• ASB Bylaw (establishment of an Agricultural Service Board)
• Resolution 1-26: Emergency registration of liquid strychnine
• Resolution 2-26: ECCC and DEF matters
• Confidential closed session: ASB scholarship discussion

Foothills Regional Airport Advisory Committee

The Foothills Regional Airport Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda, review minutes and financial reports, and hear the Airport Manager's monthly update. The business portion includes presentations on the runway lighting project, pilot lounge repairs, technical advisors, the dissolution process and sub‑leases, airport maintenance and plow truck, airport branding, signage, tenant matters, the annual fly‑in breakfast event, and airport lot sales. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Runway Lighting Project
• Pilot Lounge Repairs
• Dissolution Process and Sub‑leases
• Airport Lot Sales
• Foothills Flying Club – Annual Fly‑In Breakfast Event

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council meeting will consider several land‑use and development items, including a redesignation of the Gray parcel from A to CR, a request to purchase a portion of an undeveloped road allowance, and an amendment to the Johnson parcel. The council will also conduct second and third readings of a Land Use Bylaw amendment that updates the public‑works definition, and a second and third reading of Bylaw 40/2025 for Hyatt Auto Sales Ltd. A master agreement for the Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant with Toronto‑Dominion Bank will be presented for consideration.

• Gray – SW 01-22-02 W5M – Redesignation (A to CR)
• Request to purchase portion of undeveloped road allowance (NW 22-21-02W5)
• Johnson – SE 04-20-03 W5M – Amendment (A)
• Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendment – public works definition (Bylaw 53/2025, 2nd & 3rd reading)
• Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant – Toronto‑Dominion Bank master agreement

Rural Foothills Policing Committee

The Rural Foothills Policing Committee will adopt the agenda and the July 15, 2025 minutes. It will hear updates from the Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley RCMP detachments, the Alberta Sheriffs Branch, and Foothills Enforcement Services. A confidential closed‑session will address a resident safety concern under ATIA sections 21 and 23.

• Adopt agenda as presented/amended
• Adopt July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Okotoks RCMP update (presented by S/Sgt. Mike Zinck)
• High River RCMP update (presented by S/Sgt. Greg Wiebe)
• Confidential closed session: Resident safety concern – ATIA s.21 & s.23

Diamond Valley_Foothills County - IMC

The Intermunicipal Committee will consider several cooperation agreements, including a Master Shared Services Agreement, a Fire Services Agreement, and a Mutual Aid Agreement. A report on the Master Shared Services arrangement and a draft Intermunicipal Development Plan will also be reviewed. The committee will discuss a joint communication to Alberta Transportation.

• Master Shared Services Agreement
• Master Shared Services Report (Schedule A)
• Fire Services Agreement
• Mutual Aid Agreement
• Intermunicipal Development Plan

Historical Committee

The Foothills County Historical Committee will review the University of Calgary oral history project and hear a presentation on the 1939 Municipal Government History of the Priddis area, presented by Barb Castell. The committee will also consider the updated action list and set the date for the next meeting.

• University of Calgary – Oral History Project (project update)
• Presentation: Priddis Area Municipal Government History – 1939 by Barb Castell
• Review of Historical Committee minutes from March 21, 2025
• Review of updated Historical Action List (February 10, 2025)
• Scheduling of next meeting for November 24, 2025

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will discuss several planning items, including a site‑specific amendment for the Moberly/Foster area and a Comburn Area Structure Plan redesignation. The council will hold a confidential session on Canoe Benefits under ATIA s. 29. Capital equipment purchases for a new squad truck and a bush truck are on the agenda, as is a mutual‑aid agreement with Vulcan County and a proclamation request for Disability Employment Awareness Month.

• Moberly/Foster – SE 21‑22‑02 W5M – Site Specific Amendment (presented by Planning Officer Stacey Kotlar)
• Canoe Benefits – confidential closed session under ATIA s. 29 (presented by Director of Corporate Services Reginald Hammond and Jeff Nichol)
• Comburn Area Structure Plan and Redesignation – NW 27‑21‑29 W4M, SE/SW 34‑21‑29 W4M (presented by Planning Officer Theresa Chipchase)
• 2025 Capital Equipment Purchase – Squad Truck (presented by Director of Community and Emergency Services Rick Saulnier)
• 2025 Capital Equipment Purchase – Bush Truck (presented by Director of Community and Emergency Services Rick Saulnier)

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss drainage improvements at Green Haven and a proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw regarding the definition of public works. The meeting includes multiple second and third readings of bylaws and several subdivision and boundary adjustment requests.

• Green Haven Drainage Improvements with MPE Construction Management
• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendment regarding Public Works definition
• Climate Risk Assessment & Adaptation Plan for Foothills County
• Election Services Agreement with Foothills School Division
• Request for pedestrian pathway at Hawk's Nest

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear three appeals today: Development Permit 25D 082 at 1:00 p.m., Development Permit 25D 112 at 2:00 p.m., and Development Permit 25D 059 at 3:00 p.m. Each appeal challenges a prior decision—either an automatic refusal or an approval—by the Development Authority. The board will review the submitted notices, authority decisions, and written submissions before making a determination.

• Development Permit 25D 082 – appeal by Justin Blain (Cox & Blain Builders) against automatic refusal of a setback relaxation.
• Development Permit 25D 112 – appeal by Permit Flow (Kyle McKeegan) against automatic refusal of an oversized secondary suite, detached and sea‑can.
• Development Permit 25D 059 – appeal by multiple landowners against approval of an intensive vegetation operation (greenhouse) for applicant 2381982 Alberta Ltd.

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will consider an appeal by Kat Dancer regarding a private ground‑mount solar power system (Development Permit 25D‑108) and an appeal by Natalie Carrington and Greg Morris concerning setbacks on existing structures (Development Permit 25D‑087). The board will also adopt the minutes from its June 24, 2025 meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from the June 24, 2025 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting
• Hear appeal for Development Permit 25D‑108 – private ground‑mount solar power system setback relaxation (appellant: Kat Dancer)
• Hear appeal for Development Permit 25D‑087 – relaxation of setbacks for existing structures (appellants: Natalie Carrington & Greg Morris)
• Call meeting to order

Agricultural Service Board

The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review operational updates and rural conservation reports. The board will discuss a request for municipal data regarding gopher damage and agricultural impacts, as well as the grading of ASB resolution responses.

• Request for municipal data on gopher damage and agricultural impacts
• 2025 ASB resolution response grading
• Rural Conservation update
• Information on the M.D. of Pincher Creek's declaration of agricultural disaster
• Government of Alberta invasive plant triage process

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will conduct second and third readings of Bylaw 47/2025, which proposes amendments to the existing Land Use Bylaw 60/2014. The meeting also includes readings of Bylaw 45/2025 and Bylaw 46/2025 for Rimrock Cattle Company, a Traffic Safety Bylaw amendment, and several subdivision and road‑naming requests. These items are presented for council approval or further action.

• Bylaw 47/2025 – Proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Bylaw 45/2025 and Bylaw 46/2025 – Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd. (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Traffic Safety Bylaw amendment (Bylaw XX/2025) – 2nd & 3rd reading
• Timber Star Inc. – Request for subdivision of Green Haven Estates Phase 4
• Timber Star Inc. – Request to name subdivision road

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will conduct public hearings regarding Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 amendments and the Heritage Estates Area Structure Plan. The body will also consider several capital equipment purchases and various subdivision and development permits.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw 60/2014 proposed amendments
• Public hearing for Heritage Estates Area Structure Plan (NW 32-21-29 W4M)
• Capital expenditures for Scott Seaman Sports Rink fencing and concrete projects
• Capital equipment purchases for a land leveler and a utility trailer for solar pump livestock watering
• Amendment to Bylaw 35/2012 Traffic Safety Bylaw

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear two appeals against previously approved development permits. The first appeal challenges Permit 25D 033 for a Type III home‑based business on Plan 1013627, Block 2, Lot 1. The second appeal challenges Permit 25D 049 for a single‑family dwelling with an oversized attached garage and accessory building on Plan 2111171, Block 3, Lot 4. The board will consider the appeal packages and written submissions before making a decision.

• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 033 – Home Based Business, Type III; landowners Christine Lemieux, Serge Lavallee and Liam Lavallee; appellant Linda Plumer
• Appeal of Development Permit 25D 049 – Single Family Dwelling with oversized attached garage and accessory building; applicant Brighton Parks; landowners Lara and Rob Lukacs; appellants Norbert Selbstaedt, Linda Miklos and Ken Miklos
• Adoption of minutes from the May 29, 2025 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting

Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on the redesignation and site‑specific amendments for several parcels in Rowland Acres (SE 19‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE 18‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE/SW/SE 17‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE 08‑20‑28 W4M). The meeting will also cover routine business such as calling the meeting to order, approving the agenda, reviewing accounts and minutes, and receiving committee reports. The session may continue into June 19‑20 if needed before adjourning.

• Redesignation and site‑specific amendments for SE 19‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE 18‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE/SW/SE 17‑20‑28 W4M, NW/NE 08‑20‑28 W4M (Rowland Acres) – public hearing

Diamond Valley_Foothills County - IMC

The Intermunicipal Committee will meet to discuss a 2024 invoice, social media reporting, and road issues. The body will also review a draft Master Shared Services Agreement and a fire incident in Longview during an in-camera session.

• Foothills County 2024 Invoice
• Dunham Lane road repairs and construction garbage
• MVC response on provincial highways in Foothills County
• Draft Master Shared Services Agreement
• Fire incident in Longview, Alberta

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on land use redesignations and bylaw amendments, including a request for a sea can at the Regional Airport and a new maintenance facility at the Landfill. The meeting also includes reports on Highway 2A safety and a performing arts facility proposal from Okotoks.

• Public hearing: Redesignation of Cole - SW 11-21-01 W5M (A to CR)
• Public hearing: Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd. land use bylaw amendment
• Foothills Regional Airport request for a sea can at SW 19-18-28 W4M
• Foothills Regional Landfill request for new maintenance services facility
• Highway 2A safety concerns and planning report

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council meeting will consider a capital equipment purchase for a chemical shed in Agricultural Services, public hearing items for Hyatt Auto Sales and the Holden development, several planning applications and amendments, and the second and third readings of Fee Bylaw 21/2025. The council will also review a vehicle auction request, a municipal reserve license renewal, and bid results for a municipal reserve. All items are presented with supporting documents for council consideration.

• Capital Equipment Purchase 2025 – Agricultural Services – Chemical Shed Building
• Hyatt Auto Sales Ltd. – N 23-17-28 W4M – Site Specific Amendment
• Holden – NW/SW 36-21-02 W5M – Rescind Wood Valley Estates Area Structure Plan, redesignation & density exemption
• Fee Bylaw 21/2025 – second and third reading
• Municipal Reserve – bid results (NE 26-20-02 W5M/NW 25-20-02 W5M)

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will adopt the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting. It will then hear an appeal by landowner Herman Kielstra against the refusal of Subdivision and Boundary Adjustment File #F1828-07NW. The board will review the notice of appeal, the Subdivision Approving Authority’s decision, and the accompanying appeal package.

• Adopt minutes from May 8, 2025 meeting
• Consider appeal of Subdivision and Boundary Adjustment File #F1828-07NW
• Review notice of appeal dated April 30, 2025
• Examine Subdivision Authority’s decision
• Review appeal package documents

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will hear a public hearing on the Hofmann parcel (NW 19‑21‑01 W5M) to change its designation from Agricultural to Rural. The meeting also includes a capital equipment purchase for fire extinguisher training, a presentation on the STARS program, and a hearing on amendments to Direct Control District #10 for Condominium Corporation No. 0311515 / Country Lane Estates. Routine items such as accounts, minutes, and committee reports will also be addressed.

• Capital Equipment Purchase – Fire Extinguisher Training Prop (presented by Director Rick Saulnier)
• Public Hearing – Hofmann parcel redesignation (A to CR) for NW 19‑21‑01 W5M (presented by Planning Officer Aamani Sidhu)
• STARS Presentation (presented by Glenda Farnden)
• Public Hearing – Amendments to Direct Control District #10 for Condominium Corporation No. 0311515 / Country Lane Estates (presented by Planning Officer Brittany Smith)
• Accounts – May 28, 2025

Foothills County_Okotoks IMC

The Foothills County and Town of Okotoks Intermunicipal Committee will discuss updates on a regional water project, a proposed community theatre partnership, and extensions for land options and a shared services agreement. The committee is also expected to consider a closed session regarding fire services.

• Request to extend deadline for land options report to November 30, 2025
• Request to extend deadline for Master Shared Services Agreement presentation to November 30, 2025
• Discussion on partnering for a new community theatre asset
• Update on the Foothills/Okotoks Regional Water Project
• Closed session to discuss Regional Fire Services

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will hold public hearings regarding three land redesignation and amendment requests. The body will also discuss the transfer of ownership for Blackie Community Hall and review 2025 spring road bans.

• Redesignation (A to CR) for 876094 Alberta Ltd. / Scheidt at SW 03-22-02 W5M
• Redesignation (A to CR) for Doyon at SW 29-21-10 W5M
• Amendment (CR) for Mackenzie at NE 25-18-29 W4M
• Request from Blackie Events Society for transfer of ownership of Blackie Community Hall
• Review of 2025 Spring Road Bans

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Board of Directors will review first quarter 2025 financial statements and water usage reports for March and April. The meeting includes discussions on the dissolution of the Water Works Advisory Committee and correspondence regarding the Colts Crossing Area Structure Plan.

• Dissolution of the Water Works Advisory Committee
• Request for a community member to join the SRRUC Board
• Review of First Quarter 2025 Financial Statements
• Colts Crossing Area Structure Plan correspondence from MPE Engineering
• Approval of accounts payable from April 17 and May 13, 2025

Council Meeting

The council will consider several planning and engineering matters, including two redesignations of land from agricultural to residential classification. It will review a road‑closure contract for SW 17‑20‑02 W5M and assess the 2024 assessment report. The meeting also includes award of tenders for a building automation system upgrade and a 40 kW rooftop solar PV installation at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink. Additional items cover subdivision naming, a development permit application, and changes to personal leave policy.

• Award of tender for Building Automation System upgrade at Scott Seaman Sports Rink (F.3)
• Award of tender for 40 kW rooftop solar PV system at Scott Seaman Sports Rink (F.4)
• Road Closure for Purchase contract with McChesney Contracting / 2519289 Alberta Ltd. (C.2)
• Redesignation (A to CR) of NW 10‑21‑02 W5M – Miklos (C.1)
• Development Permit Application 25D 045 for Comic Traders Holdings Ltd. (D.2)

Agricultural Service Board

The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board will review monthly activity reports for February, March and April 2025 and receive an operations update. It will discuss a draft Wild Boar Prohibited Animal Bylaw, equipment relocation of a yard grader and trailer, and an update on Compound 1080. Additional items include a stick‑reader quotation, a DEF resolution, and upcoming events.

• Prohibited Animal Bylaw – draft Wild Boar Bylaw
• Equipment relocation – yard grader and trailer
• Compound 1080 update
• Stick reader quotation – AWR300 model
• DEF ASB resolution

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The board will first approve the minutes from its April 1 and April 8 meetings. It will then hear an appeal by Chris and Taryn Wenngatz regarding the automatic refusal of Development Permit 25D‑034, which seeks a relaxation of setbacks for an accessory building and existing shed. The decision will determine whether the setback requirements are modified.

• Adopt minutes from April 1, 2025 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting
• Adopt minutes from April 8, 2025 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting
• Hear appeal of Development Permit 25D‑034 for setback relaxation (applicant Chris and Taryn Wenngatz)

Council Meeting

Council will decide on land use amendments and redesignations for three different properties. The meeting also includes discussions on the Bragg Creek Transfer Site and development permits.

• Public hearing: Porter - SE 21-20-28 W4M - Amendment (CR)
• Public hearing: Tetzlaff - NE 22-18-29 W4M - Amendment (A)
• Public hearing: Ball - SE 19-22-04 W5M - Redesignation (A to CR)
• Development Permit 25D 043 for Globalstar Canada Satellite Co. / Veritas Development Solutions
• Request from West Foothills Water Coalition to waive mailout fee

Water Works Advisory Committee

The Water Works Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss the future of the committee, the possibility of WWAC members joining the SRRUC, and receive an update on the direct river intake. The committee will also set a date for its next meeting.

• Adopt agenda for May 6, 2025 meeting
• Adopt minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Discussion on the future of the Water Works Advisory Committee
• Discussion on potential WWAC members joining SRRUC
• Direct River Intake update

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will review Bylaw 02/2025 concerning the High River Solar project, which is scheduled for a no‑further‑readings vote. The meeting also includes public hearings on land redesignations for Brooks, West View Hutterian Brethren, and Barrett. Additionally, the council will consider appointing Business Licensing Officers and a review of Traffic Safety Bylaw 35/2012.

• Brooks – NE 28-17-29 W4M – Redesignation (A to CR) public hearing at 10:00 a.m.
• West View Hutterian Brethren – NE 26-17-01 W5M – Amend DCD and Redesignation (A to DCD) at 1:30 p.m.
• Barrett – SW 28-18-01 W5M – Redesignation (A to AB) and Site Specific Amendment
• ALSA Group Inc. / High River Solar GP Inc. – SW 13-19-29 W4M – Bylaw 02/2025 (No Further Readings)
• Appointment of Business Licensing Officers

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will hold second and third readings for the Mill Rate Bylaw 27/2025 and a borrowing bylaw for the Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant. The meeting includes public hearings on land amendments and the appointment of a bylaw officer.

• Mill Rate Bylaw 27/2025 (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Borrowing Bylaw 25/2025 for Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant (2nd & 3rd Reading)
• Public hearing: D Bar Ranchlands Ltd. - SW 04-20-02 W5M
• Public hearing: Mennie - NE 07-22-01 W5M
• Appointment of Bylaw Officer

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will review appeals against the approval of three separate development permits. These include a request for an industrial storage compound and two home-based business applications.

• Appeal of Permit 25D 016: Change in Intensity of Use, New Accessory Building, Storage Compound, and Industry General (Triple T Holdings Inc. / Timber-Tech Truss LP)
• Appeal of Permit 25D 010: Home Based Business, Type III (Brandon Humting)
• Appeal of Permit 25D 013: Home Based Business, Type III (Matthew and Elizabeth Gamble)

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board of Directors will review the 2024 financial statements and audit. The board will also consider a request for approval regarding the Colts Crossing project in the Town of Diamond Valley.

• 2024 Financial Statements and Audit presentation by Avail LLP
• Request for approval of Colts Crossing - Town of Diamond Valley 21-01ASP, Bylaw 2025-102

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will hold a public hearing on a budget amendment and mill rate adjustment. They will also review a capital equipment purchase to replace the airport plow truck. Additional items include a redesignation and site‑specific amendment for the Barrett parcel and a subdivision and boundary‑adjustment request for Bruketa. Several community road‑event applications will be presented for consideration.

• Budget amendment and mill rate – public hearing (C.1)
• Capital equipment purchase – airport plow truck replacement (B.1)
• Redesignation (A to AB) and site‑specific amendment for Barrett – SW 28‑18‑01 W5M (C.3)
• Subdivision and boundary‑adjustment request for Bruketa – NE 27‑21‑02 W5M & SE 34‑21‑02 W5M (E.1)
• 2025 road‑event applications (e.g., Myeloma Canada Bicycle Ride, Crankmasters races) (F.1‑F.5)

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on land amendments and redesignations. The body is also reviewing a borrowing bylaw amendment for water treatment and the third reading of an area structure plan.

• Amendment to Borrowing Bylaw 31/2023 for Aldersyde Water Treatment Plant
• Highfield & Rowland Acres Area Structure Plan - Bylaw 33/2024 (3rd Reading)
• Public hearing: Niemans - NW 21-18-28 W4M - Redesignation (NRE to A), Boundary Adjustment, and Amendment
• Public hearing: Green Valley Cow Camp Ltd. - NW 36-22-04 W5M - Amendment (A)
• Request for subdivision and boundary adjustment for Kielstra / 410257 Alberta Ltd. - NW 07-18-28 W4M

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will review two development permit appeals. The board will determine whether to uphold or overturn previous decisions regarding an industrial building addition and a moved-on dwelling.

• Appeal of automatic refusal for Development Permit 25D 035 (Building Addition for Industrial, Storage & Warehousing) at Plan 9812255, Lot 9, Ptn. SW 30-19-28 W4M
• Appeal against the approval of Development Permit 24D 252 (Dwelling, Moved-On) at Ptn. NW 17-18-03 W5M

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will open the meeting, approve the agenda, and appoint a weed inspector. It will conduct public hearings on two land parcels: the Graham parcel redesignation from Agricultural to Country Residential and an amendment for Meadowbank Farms. The council will also consider items such as a health‑care foundation sponsorship request, the Foothills Okotoks Water Project pipe B, and a support request for a Red Willow Estates sign.

• Public hearing – Graham – SW 20-19-02 W5M – redesignation from A to CR
• Public hearing – Meadowbank Farms Inc. – NW/NE 34-17-28 W4M – amendment of A designation
• Presentation on Foothills Okotoks Water Project (FORWP) – Pipe B
• High River District Health Care Foundation – request for sponsorship
• Red Willow Estates sign – request for battery replacement support

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will review three contested development permits. The board will decide on appeals regarding a detached secondary suite, accessory buildings, and a solar power system.

• Appeal of automatic refusal for an Oversized Secondary Suite, Detached (DP 25D 026)
• Appeal of refusal for Oversized Accessory Buildings, solid fence, and setback relaxations (DP 25D 005)
• Appeal against the approval of a private Ground Mount Solar Power System (DP 25D 004)

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp board will adopt the agenda, accept the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider approval of the February 18 and March 18, 2025 accounts payable listings. The board will receive an operations update, review monthly water usage reports for January and February 2025, and discuss the 2024 annual water‑storage and monitoring report. A confidential closed‑session will address a Direct Intake Assembly, followed by a round‑table and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve February 18, 2025 accounts payable listing
• Review March 18, 2025 accounts payable listing (circulated prior to meeting)
• Discuss monthly water usage reports for January and February 2025
• Review 2024 Annual Report on stored water, reservoir, groundwater, well and infiltration gallery monitoring
• Confidential closed‑session discussion of Direct Intake Assembly

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will discuss municipal tariffs, Square Butte water rates, and 2025 Foothills Regional Airport fees. The meeting includes several public hearings for land amendments and road closures, as well as a contract for the Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project.

• Contract for construction of Pipe 'A' - Foothills / Okotoks Regional Water Project
• 2025 Foothills Regional Airport fees
• Square Butte water rates
• Public hearings for land amendments (Neufeld, Wilson, and McLean)
• Request for dispersal of used equipment for auction

Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on several land‑use redesignations, including Gibbard/King (NW 20‑18‑29 W4M) and two municipal reserve dispositions (SW 18‑20‑28 W4M). They will review the 2025 Spring Road Ban staff report and related weight order. The Highfield & Rowland Acres Area Structure Plan will be read for the second and third time under Bylaw 33/2024. A purchase of new council and office chairs will be considered.

• 2025 Spring Road Ban – staff report and Weight Order 241
• Gibbard/King redesignation (NW 20‑18‑29 W4M) – public hearing
• Municipal Reserve disposition & redesignation (SW 18‑20‑28 W4M) – public hearing
• Highfield & Rowland Acres Area Structure Plan – Bylaw 33/2024 (2nd & 3rd reading)
• Purchase of new council and office chairs

Rural Foothills Policing Committee

The Rural Foothills Policing Committee will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the February 4, 2025 special meeting. It will review a Public Safety Cost Benefit Analysis presented by Deputy Director Peter Stapley. A confidential closed session will include updates from local RCMP detachments, the Alberta Sheriffs Branch, Enforcement Services, crime‑watch groups, a camera replacement contract, and a duty‑risk assessment resolution.

• Public Safety Cost Benefit Analysis – presented by Deputy Director Peter Stapley
• Enforcement Services Camera Replacement Contract – presented by Deputy Director Peter Stapley
• Clearwater County – RMA Resolution on the Duty Risk Assessment – presented by Deputy Director Peter Stapley
• RCMP updates for Okotoks, High River, and Diamond Valley – presented by senior sergeants
• Alberta Sheriffs Branch update – presented by Insp. Jason Delaney

Diamond Valley_Foothills County - IMC

The Intermunicipal Committee will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the January 30, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the Eden Valley Agreement, a $200,000 MD Bighorn Emergency Management ACP Grant, a Fire Services communications agreement, a Recreation Services agreement, and a Community Peace Officer agreement. Presentations will be made by Reeve Delilah Miller, CAO Ryan Payne, and the Deputy Director of Community and Emergency Services.

• Eden Valley Agreement
• MD Bighorn, Diamond Valley $200,000 Emergency Management ACP Grant
• Fire Services Agreement – communications and press releases
• Recreation Services Agreement
• Community Peace Officer Agreement

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will meet to discuss RCMP enhanced policing agreements and several land use amendments. The body will also consider requests for support from the Sheep River Health Trust and the Dark Sky Stakeholders Working Group.

• Public parking lot on a Municipal Reserve Parcel at NE 22-22-03 W5M
• Public hearings for land use amendments at SE 23-18-29 W4M (Dykstra) and NE 15-17-28 W4M (Keith)
• RCMP Enhanced Policing Agreements
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaws 12/2025 and 13/2025 for NW 32-21-29 W4M
• 2nd and 3rd reading of Designated Officer Bylaw 55/2024

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings for land amendments and redesignations. The meeting includes votes on the Foothills Crossing Area Structure Plan and various municipal agreements.

• Public hearing for Farrell amendment (SE 33-19-29 W4M) and Graham redesignation (SW 20-19-02 W5M)
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Foothills Crossing Area Structure Plan (Bylaws 05/2025, 06/2025, 07/2025)
• Review of Waste Collection Agreement with TT Disposal Services
• Foothills Enforcement Services Traffic Safety Plan 2025-2028
• Funding request from U7U Water Co-op

Council Meeting

The council will review the Foothills Okotoks Regional Water Project (FORWP) intake and mid‑line pump station proposals, including related Request for Proposals. Public hearings will address a site‑specific amendment for Dunham and an amendment and concurrent redesignation for the Heritage Crossing ASP. The meeting also includes a traffic report for the intersection of 32 St E and 314 Ave E, a second and third reading of Bylaw 69/2023 for Misura, and a request to waive a tax penalty.

• FORWP – Intake and Mid‑Line Pump Stations (RFPs attached)
• Public hearing – Dunham – SE 27‑20‑29 W4M – Site Specific Amendment
• Public hearing – 2291463 Alberta Ltd. – NW 32‑21‑29 W4M – Heritage Crossing ASP amendment and redesignation
• Traffic Report – Intersection of 32 St E and 314 Ave E
• Request to waive tax penalty (Roll#2229043330)

Agricultural Service Board

The Foothills County Agricultural Service Board will review insect survey results, discuss a wild boar bylaw, and consider the purchase of two 1-ton trucks. The board will also hear funding requests from the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association and the Farm Safety Centre.

• Wild Boar Bylaw discussion
• Purchase of two 1-ton trucks
• Funding request: Foothills Forage and Grazing Association
• Funding request: Farm Safety Centre
• Funding request: Alberta Invasive Species Council

Council Meeting

The council will consider several public hearings, including the Couillard amendment at 10:00 a.m. and a redesignation for Grozone Greenhouse Ltd. at 1:30 p.m. It will also review board and committee appointments, an enforcement services year‑end report, and a request to purchase Canon photocopiers. Additional items include confidential discussion of a Highway 2A corridor levy and requests to waive tax penalties.

• 10:00 a.m. – Couillard – SE 17‑21‑02 W5M – Amendment (CR) (public hearing)
• 1:30 p.m. – Grozone Greenhouse Ltd. – NW 23‑19‑28 W4M – Redesignation (A to CR)
• 2025 Board and Committee Appointments – 2nd round
• 2025 Capital Equipment Purchase – Canon photocopier replacements
• Confidential closed session – Highway 2A Corridor transportation offsite levy development

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear two development permit appeals. The first appeal (Permit 24D 226) is from Aris and Alelie Dela Paz, represented by Studio Wolf Designs, seeking relaxation of setbacks for a proposed accessory building and an existing structure. The second appeal (Permit 24D 221) is from Gunnar Investments Inc., represented by Township Planning + Design, seeking relief from a refusal for two oversized accessory buildings. No decisions are recorded on the agenda; the board will consider the appeals at this meeting.

• Permit 24D 226 – Appeal by Aris and Alelie Dela Paz (Studio Wolf Designs) to relax setbacks for an accessory building and an existing structure.
• Permit 24D 221 – Appeal by Gunnar Investments Inc. (Township Planning + Design) to overturn refusal of two oversized accessory buildings.

Historical Committee

The Foothills County Historical Committee will meet to review project updates and new business. Discussions include the University of Calgary Oral History Project and the Gladys Hall Remediation.

• Ridgeview Hall report presented by Alan Alger
• Storymap Project demonstration presented by Rod Ross
• University of Calgary Oral History Project update
• Gladys Hall Remediation update

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will discuss the purchase of new heavy equipment and review a public safety cost benefit analysis from MNP LLP. The meeting includes several public hearings regarding land amendments and boundary adjustments.

• Purchase of a new belly dump gravel trailer, loader, and drainage/plow truck
• Public Safety Cost Benefit Analysis presented by MNP LLP
• Site Specific Amendment for Fleury at SE 24-20-29 W4M
• Proposed amendments to Agricultural Appeal Board Bylaw 82/2017
• Requests to waive tax penalties for Roll #2229055320 and Roll #2229057680

Rural Foothills Policing Committee

The Rural Foothills Policing Committee will discuss the Foothills Enforcement Services Traffic Safety Plan for 2025‑2028, presented by Peter Stapley. In a confidential closed session, the committee will review the Alberta Community Peace Officer Law Enforcement Duty Risk Assessment & Mitigation Report, also presented by Peter Stapley. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting for March 11, 2025.

• Foothills Enforcement Services Traffic Safety Plan (2025‑2028) – presented by Peter Stapley
• Alberta Community Peace Officer: Law Enforcement Duty Risk Assessment & Mitigation Report – confidential closed session, presented by Peter Stapley
• Approval of draft minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting

Foothills Regional Airport Advisory Committee

The Foothills Regional Airport Board is holding a special meeting via videoconference. The board will meet in a confidential closed session to discuss the Airport Manager's Agreement.

• Confidential closed meeting regarding Airport Manager's Agreement (FOIP s. 19 & 24)

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Foothills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will meet on January 30, 2025. The board will adopt the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting and hear an appeal by Brad and Jennifer Dovell against the refusal of Development Permit 24D 232 for an intensive livestock operation (Plan 0410785, Block 2, Lot 17, SE 16‑21‑29 W4M).

• Adopt minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting
• Hear appeal of Development Permit 24D 232 (intensive livestock operation) filed by Brad and Jennifer Dovell (Plan 0410785, Block 2, Lot 17, SE 16‑21‑29 W4M)

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council will consider several capital equipment purchases for Public Works, including a new tractor, a road reclaimer/road grader, and an excavator. A stop sign installation at 322 Avenue East and 8 Street East will receive its third reading. The council will hold a public hearing on the Foothills Crossing Area Structure Plan amendment and concurrent land‑use redesignation. Requests to waive tax penalties for two property owners will also be reviewed.

• Stop sign installation at 322 Ave E and 8 St E – 3rd reading of Bylaw 47/2024
• Capital equipment purchase – new tractor for Public Works
• Capital equipment purchase – road reclaimer/road grader for Public Works
• Public hearing – Foothills Crossing Area Structure Plan amendment and land‑use redesignation (C.2)
• Request to waive tax penalty for K. Hiller (Roll #1927133090)

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will meet to discuss infrastructure purchases, utility connections, and tax penalty waivers. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a road closure for purchase and a discussion on a roundabout at Dunbow Road and 2nd Street.

• Public hearing for road closure request at Bar U Ranch (NW 08-17-02 W5M and NE 07-17-02 W5M)
• 2025 Capital Equipment Purchase for 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickup trucks
• Request from Valhalla Lodge Priddis Creek Ltd. to connect to Priddis Greens / Hawk’s Landing water and effluent plants
• Discussion on Dunbow Road and 2nd Street roundabout
• Three separate requests to waive tax penalties for rolls 2001107520, 2201015210, and 2129330180

Sheep River Regional Utility Corp

The Sheep River Regional Utility Corp Board of Directors will elect a chairperson and a vice‑chairperson and appoint banking officers. It will review and approve accounts payable for December 19, 2024 and January 16, 2025. The meeting includes an operations update with water usage reports, a revenue and expense statement, a water‑quality inquiry, and a direct intake assembly presentation. The next meeting is tentatively set for March 27, 2025.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice‑Chairperson
• Appointment of Banking Officers
• Accounts Payable approvals – Dec 19, 2024 and Jan 16, 2025
• Water Quality Inquiry – J. Walker

Council Meeting

Foothills County Council will hold public hearings on two land redesignations and review subdivision requests. The body will also address a library board appointment and a bylaw reading.

• Redesignation of SW 13-19-29 W4M (A & NRE to DC #34) for ALSA Group Inc. / High River Solar GP Inc.
• Redesignation of SW 26-21-01 W5M (A to CR) for Johnson
• 2nd and 3rd reading of Bylaw 52/2024 for Kayben Inc. / Kolk at SW 10-21-29 W4M
• Subdivision requests for Sidorsky / Hunt (NE 13-22-02 W5M) and Kayben Inc. / Kolk (SW 10-21-29 W4M)
• Council Committee Appointment for the Town of Diamond Valley Library Board

Rural Foothills Policing Committee

The committee is meeting to elect a 2025 chair and receive operational updates from RCMP detachments and enforcement services. Members will also discuss a shared services agreement for Diamond Valley.

• Election of Chair for 2025
• RCMP updates for High River, Diamond Valley, and Okotoks
• Foothills Enforcement Services 4th Quarter Update
• Updates from three Rural Crime Watch associations
• Diamond Valley Shared Services Agreement

Council Meeting

The Foothills County Council meeting on January 8, 2025 includes a public hearing with the Orphan Well Association presented by Dave Marks and Jonah Urton. The council will also consider a request for a time extension on the Kanovsky subdivision and review a request for proposal for a Municipal Development Plan background study. Additional items include a support request from the Alberta Elks Association, concerns about holiday waste collection, and a municipal requisition from Westwinds Communities.

• C.1 – Public hearing with Orphan Well Association (presented by Dave Marks and Jonah Urton)
• E.1 – Kanovsky subdivision (NW/SW 35-21-04 W5M) request for time extension
• D.1 – Municipal Development Plan background study – request for proposal
• F.1 – Alberta Elks Association 2025 provincial support – request for support
• F.2 – Holiday waste collection – concerns

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will adopt the minutes from its October 29, 2024 and December 16, 2024 meetings. After the minutes, the board will hear an appeal by Laura Miller concerning Development Permit 24D‑211, which was refused for an oversized accessory building. The appeal relates to Plan 1210671, Block 3, Lot 19, SE 27‑20‑29 W4M. No decision is recorded in the agenda.

• Adopt minutes from October 29, 2024 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting
• Adopt minutes from December 16, 2024 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board meeting
• Hear appeal of Development Permit 24D‑211 (oversized accessory building) filed by Laura Miller