Fort Macleod public meetings in 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Phase 3 development options for the Macleod Landing project, including lot‑sale scenarios and site maps. It will also examine the 2025 Reserve Continuity Schedule, related financial reserve policies, and debt‑management documents. No final decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Macleod Landing Phase 3 Options – review of development options, lot‑sale scenarios, and maps
• 2025 Reserve Continuity Schedule – review of reserve continuity schedules and financial reserve policy
• ADM23 Financial Reserve Policy – discussion of the town’s financial reserve policy
• ADM38 Council Debt Management – review of council debt‑management information
• Fort Macleod Capital Budget 2026 – overview of the upcoming capital budget

Regular Council Meeting

Fort Macleod Council will hear delegations from the RCMP (quarterly policing report) and Northback (modernizing Grassy Mountain). They will consider Development Permit 100-25 for a gravel pit expansion at Crocus Coulee (Phase 2), and first readings of Bylaw 2012 (Water Utility Services) and Bylaw 2013 (Sewer Utility Services). Council will also review the 2025 YTD operational report, the 2026 provisional operating budget, and the 2026 capital budget which includes Macleod Landing Phase 3. The library board's 2026 budget will be reviewed as well.

• Delegation: Fort Macleod RCMP quarterly policing report
• Delegation: Northback presentation on modernizing Grassy Mountain
• Development Permit 100-25 – Gravel Pit Expansion Phase 2 at Crocus Coulee
• First readings of Bylaw 2012 (Water Utility Services) and Bylaw 2013 (Sewer Utility Services)
• 2026 Capital Budget including Macleod Landing Phase 3 development

The Fort Macleod Council approved the 2026 Provisional Operating Budget, the 2026 Capital Budget and the 2026 Public Library Board Budget. It gave first readings to the Water Utility Services Bylaw and the Sewer Utility Services Bylaw and scheduled public hearings for January 12 2026. The council also approved a development permit for Phase 2 of the Crocus Coulee gravel extraction pit. Additional actions included appointing a Diversity & Inclusion Committee member and ratifying the CUPE Local 70 collective‑agreement amendments.

• Approved 2026 Provisional Operating Budget (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget (CARRIED)
• Approved 2026 Fort Macleod Public Library Board Budget (CARRIED)
• Gave first reading to Water Utility Services Bylaw 2012, hearing set for Jan 12 2026 (CARRIED)
• Gave first reading to Sewer Utility Services Bylaw 2013, hearing set for Jan 12 2026 (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Permit Application 100‑25: Crocus Coulee Phase 2 (CARRIED)
• Appointed Disha Shah to Diversity & Inclusion Committee (CARRIED)
• Ratified CUPE Local 70 collective‑agreement amendments (CARRIED)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will review the draft 2026 Capital Budget and Operations Capital Plan. The committee will also discuss Bylaw 1990 Simplified Option, which relates to water services.

• Review 2026 Capital Budget Draft
• Review Operations Capital Plan 2026
• Discuss Bylaw 1990 Simplified Option (Waterworth)

The Finance & Infrastructure Committee approved the agenda for the December 3, 2025 meeting as presented. No other substantive items were decided, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved meeting agenda (R.2025.289)

Special Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Special Council meeting on November 25, 2025, includes consideration of an ACP (Alberta Community Partnership) Grant Application as the sole new business item. The agenda also covers standard procedural items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, unfinished business, in camera session, and adjournment.

• Discussion of ACP Grant Application (Alberta Community Partnership Program)

The council approved its meeting agenda as presented. It also authorized the town to partner with the County of Cardston on an Alberta Community Partnership grant application focused on measuring the economic impact of streamlining development applications. Both motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.287) – carried
• Authorized ACP grant partnership with County of Cardston (R.2025.288) – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider updates to Bylaw 1990 and 1991 concerning water utilities. They will review the 2026 provisional operating budget and related financial documents. New business includes a draft of the 2026 capital budget, with a side‑walk patio project attachment. An in‑camera item addresses ATIA s.30 disclosure concerns.

• Bylaw 1990 and 1991 Update (water utility bylaws)
• 2026 Provisional Operating Budget Update
• 2026 Capital Budget Draft
• DEV03 Sidewalk Patio attachment (capital budget)
• ATIA s.30 – Disclosure harmful to third‑party business interests (in‑camera)

The Council approved the November 18, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda with an added item (R.2025.284). A motion to go in‑camera to discuss a disclosure harmful to a third‑party business interest was carried (R.2025.285). The Council later moved out of in‑camera at 9:37 pm (R.2025.286). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda with addition (R.2025.284) – carried
• Moved to in‑camera to discuss disclosure issue (R.2025.285) – carried
• Moved out of in‑camera at 9:37 pm (R.2025.286) – carried

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance & Infrastructure Committee will review the draft 2026 interim operating budget and receive updates on Bylaw 1990 (water) and Bylaw 1991 (sewer). They will also consider proposed 2026 franchise fees from ATCO Gas and FortisAlberta. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of draft 2026 interim operating budget
• Update on Bylaw 1990 (water utilities) and Bylaw 1991 (sewer utility services)
• Proposed 2026 ATCO Gas franchise fee
• Proposed 2026 FortisAlberta franchise fee

Mayor Brent Feyter called the meeting to order. Councillor Christina Fox moved to approve the November 5, 2025 Finance & Infrastructure agenda (R.2025.283). The motion was carried. No other items were voted on.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.283) – motion carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council meeting will review and vote on the second and third reading of Bylaw 2015 to close Lyndon Road. Council will also discuss revisions to the HR03 Respectful Workplace Policy. Additional items include the Main Street Patio Project, a Northern and Regional Economic Development Grant application, and proposed miscellaneous permit fees for Park Enterprises.

• Bylaw 2015: Road Closure Lyndon Road – second and third reading
• HR03 Respectful Workplace Policy – review and revisions
• Main Street Patio Project – presentation and survey results
• Northern and Regional Economic Development Grant – application review
• Miscellaneous Permit Fees – Park Enterprises fee schedule

The council passed Bylaw 2015 to close Lyndon Road after second and third readings. It also accepted updates to the Respectful Workplace policy, deferred the Main Street Patio project, approved a grant application with a $25,000 town contribution for the airport master plan, adopted a new permit fee schedule, and authorized a janitorial services contract and a land‑sale price adjustment.

• Approved consent agenda (R.2025.271)
• Approved regular agenda with amendment (R.2025.272)
• Passed Bylaw 2015 second reading (R.2025.273)
• Passed Bylaw 2015 third reading (R.2025.274)
• Accepted HR03 Respectful Workplace policy update (R.2025.275)
• Deferred Main Street Patio Program discussion (R.2025.276)
• Approved grant application with $25,000 town contribution (R.2025.277)
• Adopted Fort Macleod Permit Fee Schedule (R.2025.278)

Organizational Council Meeting

The Town of Fort Macleod Organizational Council will meet to swear in Mayor Brent Feyter and council members, approve the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, and appoint residents to various boards and committees.

• Oaths of office for Mayor Brent Feyter and six councillors
• Appointment of members to Built Heritage Advisory Board (2 vacancies)
• Appointment of members to Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (2 vacancies)
• Appointment of members to Diversity & Inclusion Committee (3 vacancies)
• Appointment of members to Fort Macleod Housing Committee (3 vacancies)

The council approved the 2025‑2029 Deputy Mayor schedule and the 2025‑2026 council meeting calendar. It adopted the internal and external committee appointment list. Members were appointed to the Built Heritage Advisory Board, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, Family & Community Support Services Board, Housing Committee, and Library Board.

• Approved 2025–2029 Deputy Mayor schedule (CARRIED)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Council meeting schedule (CARRIED)
• Approved council member appointment listing for internal and external committees (CARRIED)
• Appointed Donna Bird and Tyson Knauf to Built Heritage Advisory Board (CARRIED)
• Appointed Chantelle Dalshaug and Paige Dovell to Diversity & Inclusion Committee (CARRIED)
• Appointed Edie Rigaux to Family & Community Support Services Board (CARRIED)
• Appointed Brent Feyter, Leonard Bron, Victoria Church, Domiec Holwerda to Housing Committee (CARRIED)
• Appointed Katelyn Daniels to Library Board (CARRIED)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings for Bylaw 2011 (rezone Commercial General to Direct Control), Bylaw 2015 (close Lyndon Road), and Bylaw 2016 (rezone Agricultural Residential Transitional to Industrial General). A delegation from the Fort Museum of the NWMP will present financial statements. Council will also review the 2026 Operating and Capital Budget Timelines.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2011: rezone Lots 20–22, Block 444, Plan 2510566 from Commercial General to Direct Control
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2015: closure of Lyndon Road
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2016: rezone portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 0513590 from Agriculture Residential Transitional to Industrial General
• Delegation from Fort Museum of the NWMP presenting financial statements and seeking council support
• Discussion of 2026 Operating and Capital Budget Timelines

Council gave third reading and declared passed Bylaw 2011, changing Lots 20‑22 Block 444 from Commercial General (CG) to Direct Control (DC). Council also gave third reading and declared passed Bylaw 2016, changing a portion of Lot 1 Block 2 from Agriculture‑Residential Transitional (AG‑RT) to Industrial General (IG). Council approved an early release of $30,000 from the Fort Museum of the NWMP’s 2026 allotment for operating costs. Council accepted the 2026 operating and capital budget timelines as information.

• Bylaw 2011 (CG to DC) third reading passed (carried)
• Bylaw 2016 (AG‑RT to IG) third reading passed (carried)
• Approved early release of $30,000 for Fort Museum operating costs (carried)
• Accepted 2026 operating and capital budget timelines as information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a discussion on a proposed cat pilot program and review historical animal control records. The meeting includes a presentation by the Director of Community & Protective Services and a Bylaw Enforcement Officer. An in-camera session is also scheduled.

• Cat Discussion: New Business item with attached documents 'Cat Discussion.pdf', '2025 Cat Pilot Program.pdf', and '1979 - 2024 - ANIMAL CONTROL.pdf', presented by Liisa Gillingham and Steve Pothegadoo

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda for the September 16, 2025 meeting as presented. No other items were decided, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.241) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council will discuss several new bylaws, including a road closure and a land use amendment. The meeting also includes a quarterly policing report from the RCMP.

• Bylaw 2015: Road Closure of Lyndon Road
• Bylaw 2016: Land Use Bylaw amendment to rezone from AGRT to IG (Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 0513590)
• Bylaw 2014: Union Cemetery Bylaw Amendment
• RCMP Quarterly Report presented by Sgt. Christian Lafleur
• AHS Emergency Department Closure correspondence

The council approved the consent and regular agendas. It gave first readings to a road‑closure bylaw and a rezoning bylaw, scheduling public hearings for September 22. The Union Cemetery bylaw amendment was passed through all readings and declared approved. A proclamation designating September 23‑26 as Alberta Development Officers Week was also adopted.

• Approved September 8, 2025 consent agenda (carried)
• Approved September 8, 2025 regular agenda (carried)
• First reading of Bylaw 2015 Road Closure Lyndon Road; public hearing set for Sept 22 (carried)
• First reading of Bylaw 2016 LUB Rezone AGRT to IG; public hearing set for Sept 22 (carried)
• Passed Union Cemetery Bylaw amendment adding niche costs for 48‑unit columbarium (unanimously carried)
• Proclaimed Sept 23‑26, 2025 as Alberta Development Officers Week (carried)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee will discuss proposed updates to water and sewer utility rates (Bylaw 1990 and Bylaw 1991) and review Bylaw 2003, the Community Energy Improvement Tax and Borrowing Bylaw. The committee will also consider a grant application for the Northern and Regional Economic Development Program. These are discussion items; no final decisions are made at this committee meeting.

• Review of Bylaw 2003 - Community Energy Improvement Tax and Borrowing Bylaw
• Proposed water rate changes and individual usage reviews (residential and commercial)
• Proposed sewer utility service rate updates (draft Bylaw 1991)
• Application for Northern and Regional Economic Development Program grant

The Finance & Infrastructure Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda as presented. The motion was moved by Councillor Fox and carried. No other items were decided during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.231) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council meeting includes three public hearings: Bylaw 2010 rezoning a lot from R-MU1 to R-MU2 for a townhouse at 333 9th Street, Bylaw 2005 amending non-residential tax incentives, and Bylaw 2006 amending multi-unit residential tax incentives. Council will also debate new business on a rezoning from Commercial General to Direct Control, unfinished business on paving River Valley Wilderness Park and further investigation into the CAJHL, and a tax penalty forgiveness request from Coastal Oakmont Real Estate LP.

• Public hearing: Bylaw 2010 rezone Lot 14, Block 315, Plan 92B-LUD from R-MU1 to R-MU2 (townhouse at 333 9th St)
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2005 Non-Residential Tax Incentive amendment
• Public hearing: Bylaw 2006 Multi-Unit Residential Tax Incentive amendment
• New business: Bylaw 2011 rezone from Commercial General to Direct Control (Lot 20-22 Blk 444 Plan 2510566)
• Unfinished business: River Valley Wilderness Park paving and CAJHL further investigation

The council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2010, amending the municipal Land Use Bylaw to redesignate Lot 14 Block 315 from Residential Multi‑Unit 1 to Residential Multi‑Unit 2, and declared it passed. It also passed Bylaw 2005 (non‑residential tax incentives) and Bylaw 2006 (multi‑unit residential tax incentives). The council accepted a donation for paving the River Valley Wilderness Park parking lot and pathway, and upheld tax penalties on four 9th Street properties.

• Passed Bylaw 2010: LUB Rezone R‑MU1 to R‑MU2 (second and third reading, carried)
• Passed Bylaw 2005: Non‑Residential Tax Incentives (second and third reading, carried)
• Passed Bylaw 2006: Multi‑Unit Residential Tax Incentives (second and third reading, carried)
• Accepted Scougall’s donation for Wilderness Park paving and directed tender process (carried)
• Accepted CAJHL investigation report as information (carried)
• Uphold 2025 tax penalties on four 9th Street properties (carried)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2011: LUB Rezone CG to DC and scheduled public hearing (carried)
• Moved in‑camera discussion on disclosure harmful to third‑party business interests (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council meeting on July 14, 2025 will consider several land‑use bylaw amendments, including rezoning Residential to Residential Large Lot and to Residential Multi‑Unit designations, as well as a municipal borrowing bylaw. Additional items include tax‑incentive bylaws for non‑residential and multi‑unit residential properties, and a legal description amendment to a road closure on Perkins Street. The council will also review financial payables, committee reports, and administrative reports.

• Bylaw 2004: LUB amendment to rezone Residential (R) to Residential Large Lot (RLL) – public hearing
• Bylaw 2008: LUB amendment to rezone Residential (R) to Residential Multi‑Unit 1 & 2 (R‑MU1, R‑MU2) – public hearing
• Bylaw 2007: Municipal Borrowing bylaw – public hearing
• Bylaw 2005: Non‑Residential Tax Incentive amendment
• Bylaw 2009: Legal description amendment to Road Closure on Perkins Street

Council approved a tax incentive agreement with Matbar Industries Inc. for the 2025‑2027 cycle at 848‑8th Street. The council also passed several land‑use bylaws, including Bylaw 2004 (Residential Large Lot), Bylaw 2008 (R‑MU1 to R‑MU2), Bylaw 2007 (Municipal Borrowing), and Bylaw 2009 (road‑closure legal description amendment). Avail LLP was appointed as the town’s auditor for 2025‑2029, and the deadline for a land‑sale build obligation was extended to July 1 2026 with a penalty provision.

• Approved tax incentive agreement with Matbar Industries for 848-8th Street (CARRIED)
• Passed Bylaw 2004 (Residential Large Lot) – second and third reading (CARRIED)
• Passed Bylaw 2008 (R-MU1 to R-MU2) – second and third reading (CARRIED)
• Passed Bylaw 2007 (Municipal Borrowing) – second and third reading (CARRIED)
• Passed Bylaw 2009 (Road Closure legal description amendment) – third reading (UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED)
• Approved Avail LLP as auditor for 2025‑2029 financial statements (CARRIED)
• Extended land‑sale build obligation deadline for 1018 Manning Avenue to July 1, 2026 with 10% penalty clause (CARRIED)
• Accepted Wilderness Park Paving Report as information (CARRIED)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss a Police Cost Funding Summary and proposed updates to Bylaw 1990 for water utility rates. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion items. The meeting also includes an in-camera session regarding third-party business interests.

• Police Cost Funding Summary with four attachments including a letter from Alberta Municipalities
• Bylaw 1990 Water Utilities – Rate Updates with rate comparison and review documents
• In-camera session under FOIP Section 16 for third-party business interests

The committee approved agenda item R.2025.181 as presented. No other motions were voted on; the remaining items were introduced for discussion only. The meeting was adjourned at 1:06 pm.

• Approved agenda R.2025.181 (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council will hear delegations on a Housing and Service Needs Estimation Report, an RCMP quarterly report, and Fortis Alberta system reliability, then consider new business including a 2025 non-residential tax incentive for O'Sullivans, awards for assessment and investment management service RFPs, and a nomination for the Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award. Unfinished business includes Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines.

• Housing and Service Needs Estimation Report (delegation and consideration)
• 2025 Non-Residential Tax Incentive (O'Sullivans)
• Assessment Services Request for Proposals Award
• Investment Management Services Request for Proposals Award
• Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines (unfinished business)

The council approved a three‑year tax incentive agreement with O’Sullivans Concrete Ltd. for its 136‑13th Street property. It also accepted two five‑year service contracts – assessment services to Benchmark Assessment Consultants Inc. and investment management services to Hobson Chalal Advisory Group. Council directed administration to act on the Housing and Service Needs Estimation report and to review the Canadian‑American Junior Hockey League proposal. Additionally, the council approved historic design guidelines, nominated Councillor Gord Wolstenholme for a provincial award, and appointed three members to the Environment Committee.

• Approved Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines (carried)
• Approved tax incentive agreement with O’Sullivans Concrete Ltd. (carried)
• Accepted assessment services contract to Benchmark Assessment Consultants Inc. (carried)
• Accepted investment management services contract to Hobson Chalal Advisory Group (carried)
• Directed administration to explore housing insecurity education and engagement (carried)
• Directed administration to review Canadian‑American Junior Hockey League proposal (carried)
• Nominated Councillor Gord Wolstenholme for Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award (carried)
• Appointed Stasha Donahue, Shawn Patience, and Darcy Donahue to Environment Committee (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council meeting will discuss two land‑use bylaw amendments: one to change a Residential (R) zone to Residential Large‑Lot (R‑LL) and another to rezone Residential (R) to Residential Multi‑Unit 1 (R‑MU1) and Residential Multi‑Unit 2 (R‑MU2). Additional items include a request for comment on a cattle operation, a municipal borrowing bylaw, and presentations on tax incentives, the upcoming municipal election, an operational report, and a tax recovery auction. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, financial listings, and committee reports.

• Bylaw 2004 amendment: rezone R to R‑LL (Residential Large‑Lot)
• Bylaw 2008 amendment: rezone R to R‑MU1 and R‑MU2 (Residential Multi‑Unit)
• NRCB request for comment on 5 Star Cattle Ltd. (LA25020)
• Bylaw 2007: Municipal Borrowing
• 2025 Multi‑Unit Residential Tax Incentives presentation

The council accepted a $40,000 purchase offer from Glacier Equipment Ltd. for Roll #4026001 and directed administration to subdivide the parcel and arrange a temporary rental. It also approved tax incentive agreements for four Coastal Oakmont properties, set reserve bids for the 2025 tax recovery auction, and confirmed voting locations and officers for the 2025 municipal election. First readings and public hearing dates were scheduled for two land‑use bylaw amendments and a municipal borrowing bylaw. The council instructed a letter to the NRCB regarding a zoning request.

• Accepted $40,000 land sale to Glacier Equipment Ltd. (R.2025.167)
• Approved tax incentive agreements for four Coastal Oakmont properties (R.2025.161)
• Set reserve bids of $173,000 and $65,000 for tax recovery auction properties (R.2025.164)
• Approved 2025 municipal election voting locations, returning officer and dates (R.2025.162)
• Gave first reading and scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2004 residential rezoning (R.2025.157)
• Gave first reading and scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2008 residential multi‑unit rezoning (R.2025.158)
• Gave first reading and scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 2007 municipal borrowing (R.2025.160)
• Directed administration to send a letter to NRCB on zoning request (R.2025.159)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance & Infrastructure Committee of the Whole meeting on June 4, 2025, is largely procedural, with items for approval of the agenda, unfinished and new business, and adjournment. The only substantive items are two in-camera sessions: one under FOIP Section 16 regarding disclosure harmful to third-party business interests, and another under FOIP Section 27 for legal advice.

• In-camera session: Disclosure Harmful to Third Party Business Interests (FOIP Section 16)
• In-camera session: Legal advice (FOIP Section 27)

The council approved the June 4, 2025 Finance & Infrastructure agenda with an addition. It moved in camera to discuss a disclosure that could harm a third‑party business under FOIP Section 16 and related legal items. Later the council moved the meeting out of in camera and adjourned.

• Approved agenda with addition (carried)
• Moved in camera to discuss disclosure under FOIP Section 16 (carried)
• Moved out of in camera (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Council will review and vote on the second and third reading of Bylaw 2000, the new land use bylaw. The meeting also includes a Fort Macleod RCMP quarterly report, presentation of the 2024 Community Safety Survey results, and results from the 2025 Main Street Patio Pilot Program survey. A subdivision referral (MDWC‑2024‑0‑078) will be discussed, along with a tax reduction request from Alberta Lodge No. 3 and a proposal for a 2025 Rugby Provincial Sponsorship. Routine items such as approval of agendas, minutes, financial listings, and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw 2000: New Land Use Bylaw – second and third reading
• Fort Macleod RCMP quarterly report (Q4 2024‑25)
• 2024 Community Safety Survey Results
• 2025 Main Street Patio Pilot Program Survey Results
• Subdivision Referral MDWC‑2024‑0‑078

The council approved the consent agenda and the regular meeting agenda with minor amendments. It gave second and third readings to Bylaw 2000, completing a general cleanup of the town’s land‑use districts. Additional actions included approving a Main Street patio pilot, a property‑tax reduction, a $1,000 rugby sponsorship, and directing follow‑up on a subdivision referral and community‑safety survey.

• Approved consent agenda (C.1, carried)
• Approved regular meeting agenda with amendments (C.2, carried)
• Second reading of Bylaw 2000 land‑use cleanup (R.2025.145, carried)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2000 land‑use cleanup and declared passed (R.2025.146, carried)
• Approved one‑season patio pilot for two patios on 200 Block Main Street (R.2025.148, carried)
• Approved $948.64 property‑tax reduction for 2210 – 3rd Avenue (R.2025.150, carried)
• Approved $1,000 sponsorship donation to F.P. Walshe Rugby Teams (R.2025.151, carried)
• Directed administration to email MD of Willow Creek No. 26 with no comments on subdivision referral (R.2025.149, carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the continuation of the Town’s Bylaw 2000 Land Use Bylaw, reviewing the related documents. It will also discuss the Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines presented by the Director of Operations. An in‑camera session will address intergovernmental relations under FOIP Section 21.

• Review and possible continuance of Bylaw 2000 Land Use Bylaw (attachments: Bylaw2000NewLandUseBylawContinuance.pdf, DC writeup.pdf)
• Discussion of Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines (attachments: BHAB Provincial Historic Design Guidelines.pdf, Provincial Historic Area Design Guidelines 2025 (February 2025).pdf)
• In‑camera consideration of Intergovernmental Relations – FOIP Section 21

The Council approved the May 20, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda. It moved to hold an intergovernmental relations discussion in camera at 7:48 pm. The Council then moved to resume the public session at 8:11 pm. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (R.2025.140) – carried
• Moved to in‑camera intergovernmental relations item at 7:48 pm (R.2025.141) – carried
• Moved out of in‑camera at 8:11 pm (R.2025.142) – carried

Regular Council Meeting

This regular meeting includes a public hearing and second/third reading of Bylaw 1997, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to redesignate Lot 10-11, Block 86, Plan 92B from Industrial General (IG) to Commercial General (CG). Council will also consider a delegation on the future development of River Valley Wilderness Park, the Library's 2025 budget review and annual report, and two in-camera land sale items (FOIP Section 16).

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1997 – LUB amendment IG to CG for Lot 10-11, Block 86, Plan 92B
• Delegation: River Valley Wilderness Park Future Development by Shawn Patience
• Library 2025 budget review and annual report presentation
• Community service recognition for Janet Tilbe (Fort Macleod Royal Purple Members)
• Two in-camera items: land sales under FOIP Section 16

Council approved the rezoning of Lot 10‑11 Block 86 from Industrial General to Commercial General by passing Bylaw 1997. The council also approved the 2025 library budget and the 2024 financial review, extended the airport taxiway by 100 feet pending a hangar sale, and directed administration to develop a plan for the River Valley Wilderness Park and to work with landowners on several town land sales.

• Approved Bylaw 1997 rezoning IG to CG (passed)
• Approved Fort Macleod Library 2025 budget and 2024 financial review (passed)
• Approved extension of airport taxiway by 100 ft, contingent on hangar sale (passed)
• Directed review and recommendation for River Valley Wilderness Park future development (passed)
• Directed administration to work with adjacent landowners on subdivision and sale of 300 block 14th Street parcel (passed)
• Directed administration to work with adjacent landowners on sale of Perkins Street lands (passed)
• Approved regular meeting agenda with addition of In Camera land sale item (passed)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (passed)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee will discuss two new business items: a draft Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) bylaw that involves tax and borrowing, and a proposal regarding Main Street patios and parking. The meeting also includes an in-camera session. No decisions are recorded as this is a committee discussion.

• Discussion of Draft Bylaw 2003: Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) with attached tax and borrowing bylaw
• Discussion of Main Street patios and parking presented by Director Liisa Gillingham

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole approved its agenda (R.2025.126) after a motion by Councillor Fox, which was carried. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tables were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.126) – motion by Councillor Fox – carried

Regular Council Meeting

The council will hold public hearings on a new Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 2000) and consider adopting a rezoning from Agriculture to Industrial General (Bylaw 2001) and a Built Heritage Advisory Board (Bylaw 1993). New business includes introducing the 2025 mill rate bylaw and the 2025 operating budget, as well as discussing a Natural Resources Conservation Board decision regarding Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd. An in-camera session is scheduled for disclosure harmful to business interests.

• Public hearing continues on new Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 2000)
• Public hearing and potential adoption of rezoning from AG to IG (Bylaw 2001)
• Public hearing and potential adoption of Built Heritage Advisory Board (Bylaw 1993)
• Introduction of 2025 mill rate bylaw (Bylaw 1998)
• Discussion of NRCB decision on Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is considering multiple items including Bylaw 1960 for non-residential tax incentives, Bylaw 1962 for multi-unit residential tax incentives, a Physician Recruitment and Retention Policy, and Bylaw 1999 updating council procedures. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions for a land sale and a legal matter.

• Bylaw 1960 - Non-Residential Tax Incentives
• Bylaw 1962 - Multi Unit Residential Tax Incentives
• Physician Recruitment and Retention Policy
• Bylaw 1999 - Council Procedural Bylaw

The Council approved the April 22, 2025 Committee of the Whole agenda. It moved to an in‑camera session at 8:13 pm to discuss land sale and legal items, then moved out of in‑camera at 8:42 pm. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (R.2025.100) – Carried
• Moved in‑camera to discuss land sale and legal items (R.2025.101) – Carried
• Moved out of in‑camera (R.2025.102) – Carried

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear the 2024 audited financial statements, consider several bylaws including the 2025 mill rates, a land-use rezoning from Industrial General to Commercial General, and a road-closure amendment. Other business includes a non-residential tax incentive program, a new Built Heritage Advisory Board bylaw, a purchasing policy update, a letter of support for Blood Tribe Transit, and a sponsorship for the Ag Society Midnight Days Pro Rodeo. Administrative reports and an in-camera session on a land sale are also on the agenda.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statements presentation
• Bylaw 1998: 2025 Mill Rates – sets property tax rates
• Bylaw 1997: rezone Lots 10-11, Block 86 from Industrial General to Commercial General
• Bylaw 2002: amend legal description for road closure (Bylaw 1978)
• Bylaw 1993: create Built Heritage Advisory Board

The council approved non‑residential tax incentive agreements for four property owners for the 2025‑2027 cycle. It also completed the third reading and passage of Bylaw 2002 updating the legal description of the Lane and 18th Street road closure. Additional actions included adopting a revised purchasing policy, directing a transit collaboration study, and approving a $10,000 rodeo sponsorship.

• Approved non‑residential tax incentive agreements for Falcan Industries Ltd., Dody Holdings Ltd., Canz Holdings Ltd., and Weston Land Corp (R.2025.090) – CARRIED
• Passed third reading of Bylaw 2002 amending the legal description of the Lane and 18th Street road closure (R.2025.087‑R.2025.088) – UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED
• Accepted ADM-POL-01-006 Purchasing Policy Revision 5.2 (R.2025.092) – CARRIED
• Directed Administration to engage Blood Tribe Administration on rural transit collaboration (R.2025.093) – CARRIED
• Approved $10,000 annual sponsorship to the Ag Society for the Midnight Days Pro Rodeo (R.2025.094) – CARRIED
• Approved listing of alleyway parcel (Roll #2127501, Lot 37 Block 345, Plan 2110441) for sale via closed bid (R.2025.099) – CARRIED
• Approved the 2024 Audited Financial Statements (R.2025.083) – CARRIED
• Approved Consent agenda and moved police funding model item to New Business (R.2025.081) – CARRIED

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole will discuss revisiting franchise fees, review the 2024 draft financial statements, and consider a new debt management policy (ADM 38). These items may affect utility bills and town borrowing practices. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as agenda approval and in camera session.

• C.1 Franchise Fees Revisited – discussion with attached utility bills
• D.1 2024 Draft Financial Statements – review of the town's preliminary year-end finances
• D.2 ADM 38: Council Debt Management Policy – proposed policy and supporting debt calculations

The council approved the March 24, 2025 Finance & Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Council agenda as amended (R.2025.080). No decisions were recorded on vacant land taxes, franchise fees, the 2024 draft financial statements, or the Council Debt Management Policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda amendment (R.2025.080)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations on the property assessment roll summary and the economic development strategy, and consider a fee waiver request from the Fort Macleod Historical Association. New business includes a bylaws amendment to rezone a parcel from agriculture (AG) to industrial general (IG), allocation of the 2024 surplus, and a subdivision referral. Several items are routine approvals or information items.

• Bylaw 2001: amendment to Land Use Bylaw to rezone property from AG to IG
• 2024 surplus allocation – decision on how to distribute the year-end surplus
• Property Assessment Roll Summary – presentation by Benchmark Assessment Consultants
• Economic Development Strategy – presentation and consideration by Garnering Results Consulting
• Fort Macleod Historical Association horse paddock fee waiver request

The council approved a $1,000,000 allocation of the 2024 surplus to several capital reserve categories. It also gave first reading to a land‑use bylaw amendment to rezone agricultural land to industrial. Additional actions included a fee‑waiver for the historical association horse paddock, an extension of a land‑sale deadline for Live Electric, and approval of the Economic Development Strategy and CAO performance evaluation.

• Approved $1,000,000 surplus allocation to capital reserves (R.2025.073) – Carried
• First reading of Bylaw 2001 LUB Amendment to rezone AG to IG, public hearing set for Apr 28 (R.2025.072) – Carried
• Approved Fort Macleod Historical Association horse paddock fee waiver (reduce from $900 to $1) (R.2025.071) – Carried
• Approved Economic Development Strategy, What We Heard Report, and Action Plan (R.2025.070) – Carried
• Directed extension of Live Electric sale‑agreement deadline to July 1, 2026 with penalty clause (R.2025.078) – Carried
• Approved $1,000 support for FP Walshe Students in Provincial Skills Competition (R.2025.074) – Carried
• Received Subdivision Referral MDWC: Triple VH Farms Ltd (R.2025.075) – Carried
• Approved annual CAO performance evaluation and employment agreement updates (R.2025.079) – Carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Draft Operating Budget and Mill Rate, which includes several supporting documents. They will also consider Bylaw 1993 regarding the Built Heritage Advisory Board. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion meeting.

• 2025 Draft Operating Budget and Mill Rate discussion with six supporting attachments
• Bylaw 1993: BHAB (Built Heritage Advisory Board) with three supporting documents
• Review of 2024 reserve actuals and year-to-date figures
• General Municipal Tax Rate Chart 2024 provided for reference
• Assessment growth and new assessment impact summaries included

Regular Council Meeting

Fort Macleod Council meets on March 10, 2025, to hear delegations from STARS (air ambulance) and Northback (CEO), discuss the Pathway Master Plan, a Community & Special Event Policy, and consider awarding a closed-bid land sale (Roll #2129600). The meeting also includes setting a date for the organizational meeting and an in-camera session on a separate land sale.

• Delegation from STARS (Jackie Seeley, Donor Relations & Development Officer)
• Delegation from Northback (Mike Young, CEO)
• Unfinished Business: Pathway Master Plan and ADM43 Community & Special Event Policy
• New Business: Rescheduling of Organizational Meeting and Awarding of Closed Bid Land Sale Roll #2129600
• In Camera: Land Sale under FOIP Section 16

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance and Infrastructure Committee will discuss the 2025 Draft Operating Budget as new business. Two in-camera sessions are scheduled for a land sale (FOIP Section 16) and intergovernmental relations (FOIP Section 21), both closed to the public. The meeting may result in amendments or approval of the budget.

• Review of 2025 Draft Operating Budget (with three attachments)
• In-camera session: Land sale under FOIP Section 16
• In-camera session: Intergovernmental relations under FOIP Section 21

Regular Council Meeting

The council will receive a budget presentation from the Oldman River Regional Services Commission and a quarterly report from the Fort Macleod RCMP. They will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 1978 to close a road at Macleod Landing, discuss a new Memorial Bench and Tree Policy, and review a Natural Resources Conservation Board request for comment on Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd. The meeting also includes three in-camera items regarding a land sale, intergovernmental relations, and personnel.

• Bylaw 1978: Road Closure Macleod Landing – second and third reading
• Oldman River Regional Services Commission 2025 budget presentation
• Fort Macleod RCMP quarterly policing report (Q3)
• OP18 Memorial Bench and Tree Policy – proposed policy and application process
• NRCB request for comment on Van Huigenbos Farms Ltd. amendment (LA24002XA)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing and consider second and third reading of Bylaw 1995, which would rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1410704 from Business Industrial (BI) to Industrial Heavy (IH). Other business includes reviewing the Willow Creek Foundation 2025 requisition, 2025 memberships (including Oldman Watershed Council), the ADM15 Donations and Sponsorship Policy, and 2025 Grants to Organizations. Council will also meet in camera for intergovernmental relations and a land sale.

• Public hearing and consideration of Bylaw 1995: rezone Lot 1, Blk 1, Plan 1410704 from Business Industrial (BI) to Industrial Heavy (IH)
• Willow Creek Foundation 2025 requisition
• 2025 membership renewals including Oldman Watershed Council
• ADM15 Donations and Sponsorship Policy review
• In camera items: Intergovernmental Relations (FOIP Sec 21) and Land Sale (FOIP Sec 16)

Finance and Infrastructure Committee of the Whole

The Finance & Infrastructure Committee will review a draft Donation and Sponsorship Policy and a Franchise Fee Analysis & Strategy, including correspondence from FortisAlberta and ATCO Gas. No decisions are scheduled; items are up for discussion.

• Donation and Sponsorship Policy draft with application form for review
• Franchise Fee Review and Strategy analysis and related utility correspondence

Regular Council Meeting

The Fort Macleod Town Council will hold a regular meeting on January 27, 2025. The agenda includes second and third reading of Bylaw 1984 to rezone land from Residential to Residential Multi-Unit and Public Institutional. Council will also consider a budget amendment for the arena dressing room rubber flooring project as part of the 2025 capital budget. The meeting includes consent agenda items such as minutes, correspondence including an AHS emergency department closure notice, and financial reports.

• Bylaw 1984: Land Use Bylaw amendment rezoning R to RMU and R to PI (second and third reading)
• 2025 Budget: Arena dressing room rubber flooring project budget amendment
• Correspondence from AHS regarding Fort Macleod emergency department closure
• MD of Willow Creek ICF Committee meeting request
• Cheque listing for January 20, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review a draft Community and Special Event Policy and consider a rental fee waiver request. An in-camera session is scheduled for intergovernmental relations under FOIP Section 21.

• Discussion of draft Community & Special Event Policy
• Rental fee waiver request from a community group

Regular Council Meeting

The Town of Fort Macleod Council will discuss several new bylaws regarding water, sewer, and rates and fees. The meeting includes a first reading of a land use amendment and the review of the 2025 Public Library budget.

• Bylaw 1995: Land Use Bylaw Amendment to rezone from Business Industrial (BI) to Industrial Heavy (IH)
• Bylaw 1990: Water Utility Services
• Bylaw 1991: Sewer Utility Services
• Bylaw 1994: Rates & Fees
• 2025 Fort Macleod Public Library Budget