Kneehill County public meetings in 2025

Municipal Planning Commission Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission reviewed and approved three development applications. The decisions include permits for a telecommunications tower, a second residence, and a small land subdivision.

• Approved telecommunications tower for Jim & Cheryl Pask (Xplore Inc/Scott Telecom)
• Approved second dwelling for Heather & Greg Berreth on NW 20 - 29-26 W4
• Recommended approval of a 5.0 +/- acre subdivision for Alan Adam on NE 13-33-24 W4

Council Meeting

The council will deliberate on the 2026 interim operating and capital budgets with carry-forward projects, consider third reading of Bylaw 1924 (Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw), and discuss municipal participation in the Lone Butte Solar Project. Also on the agenda: appointment of Agricultural Service Board members, an FCSS delegation and proposed 2026 budget, and updates on protective services, emergency management, and fire services.

• 2026 Interim Budget and 2025 Carry-Forward Projects (operating and capital)
• Bylaw 1924 Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw (third reading)
• Municipal Participation in Lone Butte Solar Project
• 2026-2029 Agricultural Service Board Member Selection
• FCSS Proposed 2026 Budget

The council approved the 2026 interim budget and several fund reallocations. It also approved the removal of the Infrastructure Manager position and ordered an immediate hiring freeze for most permanent full‑time staff. Additional actions included approving carry‑forward project funding and disposing of two county vehicles.

• Approved 2026 Interim Budget (Resolution 442/25) – CARRIED
• Reallocated $507.50 from Business Retention and Expansion to Economic Development Website (Resolution 443/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Reallocated $12,436.37 from Swalwell Infrastructure Master Plan to Utility Master Plan – Torrington (Resolution 444/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved 2025 Carry‑Forward Operating Projects totaling $581,467 (Resolution 445/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved 2025 Carry‑Forward Capital Projects totaling $8,201,498 (Resolution 446/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Removed Infrastructure Manager position from 2025 and 2026 operating budgets, effective Nov 26, 2025 (Resolution 465/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Directed immediate hiring freeze for all permanent full‑time positions except Financial Controller (Resolution 466/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved disposal of CAO SUV and Infrastructure pickup with highest mileage (Resolution 461/25) – CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Third Quarter Variance Report, an Environmental Services Overview, a 2026-2029 Policy Review Schedule, and a proposed Road Committee Policy. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a closed session.

• 2025 Third Quarter Variance Report with operating and capital budget summaries
• Environmental Services Overview presentation
• Policy Review Schedule for 2026-2029
• Road Committee Policy Creation proposal

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and the September 16, 2025 minutes without dissent. It recommended Council accept the 2025 Third Quarter Variance Report and acknowledge the Environmental Services presentation. The committee also recommended that Council table the 2026‑2029 Policy Review Schedule and the Road Committee Policy until after the January 2026 Strategic Planning Session.

• Approved agenda (Resolution CW178) – carried unanimously
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (Resolution CW179) – carried unanimously
• Recommended Council accept 2025 Third Quarter Variance Report (Resolution CW180) – carried unanimously
• Acknowledged receipt of Environmental Services presentation (Resolution CW181) – carried unanimously
• Recommended Council table 2026‑2029 Policy Review Schedule (Resolution CW182) – carried unanimously
• Recommended Council table Road Committee Policy (Resolution CW183) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will discuss the 2026 budget and proposed projects. The meeting includes a review of an ACP grant application for a regional SCADA master plan. Officials will consider Policy 14-15 for increased water volume and options for rehabilitating Bridge File #13480. A draft Municipal Planning Commission bylaw will also be examined.

• 2026 Budget – Setting the Stage and Proposed Projects
• ACP Grant Application – SCADA Master Plan
• Policy 14-15 Increased Water Volume
• Bridge File #13480 – Rehabilitation Options
• Draft Bylaw 1924 Municipal Planning Commission

Council accepted the resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Mike Haugen and appointed Theresa Cochran as interim CAO. The council approved a $1,065,000 procurement for a new top‑mount fire engine for the Linden Fire Department. Additional actions included approving a bridge replacement application to the STIP, a SCADA master‑plan grant submission, revisions to water and insurance policies, and appointing members to regional boards.

• Accepted resignation of CAO Mike Haugen (Resolution 424/25) – carried
• Appointed Theresa Cochran as interim CAO (Resolution 425/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $1,065,000 purchase of new fire engine for Linden Fire Department (Resolution 438/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved application to STIP for three‑span bridge replacement BF #13480 (Resolution 430/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved submission of 2025/26 ACP grant for SCADA Master Plan (Resolution 428/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved revisions to Policy 14-15, Increased Water Volume (Resolution 429/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved revisions to Policy 16-6, Additional Named Insurance Policy (Resolution 427/25) – carried unanimously
• Appointed Amy Merrill as CAEP member at large (Resolution 433/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the proposed 2026 budget for Family and Community Support Services and a policy review schedule for 2026-2029. The meeting also includes reviews of water volume and connection requests and council orientations on financial planning and planning.

• Proposed 2026 FCSS Budget
• Increased Water Volume Request for Sunnyslope
• Non-County Water Connection Request for Acme Golf Club
• Draft 2026-2029 Policy Review Schedule
• BF 13480 STIP Application

The council approved an increased water flow of up to 8 imperial gallons per minute for a property at SE 30-30-25 W4. It also approved a non‑county water connection for the Acme Golf Club with a restricted flow of 4 igpm at 40 psi. The council established a Road Committee and directed tours of county roads and facilities. Finally, the council voted 5‑2 to obtain legal advice on Section 32 of the Access to Information Act.

• Approved increased water flow request (Resolution 408/25) – unanimous
• Approved non‑county water connection for Acme Golf Club (Resolution 410/25) – unanimous
• Approved establishment of a Road Committee (Resolution 412/25) – unanimous
• Directed administration to organize a County Road tour (Resolution 411/25) – unanimous
• Directed administration to organize an Office and Shop tour (Resolution 413/25) – unanimous
• Tabled the 2026 FCSS budget until after the director’s presentation (Resolution 414/25) – unanimous
• Referred the 2026‑2029 Policy Review Schedule to a Committee of the Whole (Resolution 415/25) – unanimous
• Voted 5‑2 to seek legal advice on ATIA Section 32 (Resolution 419/25) – carried

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will convene at 2:00 p.m. on October 28, 2025, to approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting and review council and committee reports. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding privileged information.

• Approval of Regular Council Meeting Minutes from October 14, 2025
• Review of RFD Council and Committee Reports
• Review of Council Follow-Up Action List
• Council Introduction to Key Documents and Processes
• Closed Session regarding Privileged Information (ATIA-Section 32)

The council unanimously adopted the amended agenda and approved the October 14 minutes. It then moved into a closed session for privileged information and later returned to an open meeting.

• Adopted agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved October 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for privileged information (unanimous)
• Returned to open meeting (unanimous)

Organizational Meeting

Kneehill County will hold an organizational meeting to establish leadership and administrative schedules for the upcoming term. The body will elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve and set meeting dates for 2026. Additionally, the council will make appointments to various boards and committees.

• Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Establishment of 2026 meeting dates for Regular Council, Committee of the Whole, Municipal Planning Commission, and Agricultural Service Board
• Appointments to the Police Advisory Committee
• Appointments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Appointments to the AQUA 7 Regional Water Commission

The council adopted its agenda and secret‑ballot voting rules, established the municipal office at 1600 2nd Street NE, and elected Lonnie McCook as Reeve and Hoppins as Deputy Reeve. It also approved the 2026 schedules for regular council meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings, and appointed members to the Agricultural Service Board.

• Adopted the organizational meeting agenda (Resolution 345/25) – carried unanimously
• Adopted secret‑ballot voting procedures for Reeve/Deputy Reeve nominations (Resolution 346/2025) – carried unanimously
• Established the municipal office at 1600 2nd Street NE, Three Hills (Resolution 347/2025) – carried unanimously
• Elected Councillor Lonnie McCook as Reeve – declared Reeve after secret ballot
• Elected Councillor Hoppins as Deputy Reeve – carried unanimously
• Approved 2026 regular council meeting dates (Resolution 349/2025) – carried
• Approved 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting dates (Resolution 350/2025) – carried
• Appointed Councillors Wittstock, Anderson, and Olson to the Agricultural Service Board (Resolution 353/2025) – carried

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will review a utility billing policy and approve agreements for fire services, recreation funding, and waste management with Acme and Trochu. The meeting also includes delegations from Junior Achievement and the Three Hills Good Health Club.

• Review of Utility Billing Policy No. 16-20
• Acme Fire Services Agreement 2025
• Trochu Fire Services Agreement 2025
• Hamlet Curbside Garbage Collection Agreement 2025
• Community Grants Round Two 2025

The council unanimously adopted the amended agenda, approved a utility billing policy, and changed the start time of the October 28 meeting to 2:00 p.m. It also authorized several service agreements, approved $28,215.01 in community grants, granted $1,000 to a skating club, and approved a $5,000 annual contribution to Junior Achievement for three years.

• Adopted agenda as amended (Resolution 325/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved Policy 16-20 Utility Billing (Resolution 327/25) – carried unanimously
• Rescheduled Oct 28 council meeting to 2:00 p.m. (Resolution 329/25) – carried unanimously
• Authorized Acme Fire Services Agreement (Resolution 330/25) – carried unanimously
• Authorized Trochu Recreation Funding Agreement (Resolution 336/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $28,215.01 in Round Two community grants (Resolution 338/25) – carried unanimously
• Granted $1,000 to Three Hills Skating Club (Resolution 339/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $5,000 per year for three years to Junior Achievement (Resolution 340/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council meets to decide on several financial and policy items, including the 2026 Capital Equipment Plan and Project Pre-Approvals. Council will also consider tax cancellations, a Road Use Agreement Policy, and a funding request from Trochu Housing Corporation. Delegations from BREWD, Drumheller Area Health Foundation, and Bornite Energy are scheduled.

• Road Use Agreement Policy adoption
• 2026 Project Pre-Approvals and Capital Equipment Plan
• 2025 Annual and Property Tax Cancellations
• Trochu Housing Corporation Funding Request
• Kneehill County Governance Model discussion

Council approved $14,807,000 in 2026 project pre‑approvals and a $5,256,000 draw from the Capital Equipment Reserve, and increased the Ron Gorr Memorial Arena boiler replacement budget to $159,000. The council adopted the amended Kneehill County Governance Model and granted $300,000 to Trochu Housing Corporation for furniture and equipment. It also approved $10,000 contributions to the BREWD partnership and the Drumheller Area Health Foundation, and authorized a payment plan for Bornite Energy taxes. All votes were unanimous except the amendment to the pre‑approval appendix, which was defeated.

• Approved $14.8M 2026 project pre‑approvals (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to Appendix A for pre‑approvals (vote: defeated)
• Approved $5.256M draw from Capital Equipment Reserve (unanimous)
• Increased arena boiler replacement budget to $159,000 (unanimous)
• Granted $300,000 to Trochu Housing Corporation (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Kneehill County Governance Model (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 annual BREWD partnership contribution (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 donation to Drumheller Area Health Foundation (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Protective Services and RCMP quarterly report, consider pre-approvals for 2026 projects and the 2026 Capital Equipment Plan, and review proposed updates to policies on utility billing and special occasion recognition. A closed session is scheduled for a matter involving disclosure harmful to personal privacy.

• Protective Services and RCMP Quarterly Report
• 2026 Project Pre-Approvals
• 2026 Capital Equipment Plan
• Policy 16-20 Utility Billing review/update
• Policy 15-2 Special Occasion & Milestone Recognition review/update

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and June 17 minutes unanimously. It recommended acceptance of the Protective Services Report, approval of 2026 project pre‑approvals, and a $5,256,000 draw from the Capital Equipment Reserve. It also endorsed a $3,600,000 contribution to the reserve, updates to Policies 16‑20 and 15‑2, and the amended Special Occasion & Milestone Recognition Policy.

• Agenda approved (Resolution 165/25) – carried unanimously
• June 17 minutes approved (Resolution 166/25) – carried unanimously
• Protective Services Report recommended for Council (Resolution 167/25) – carried unanimously
• 2026 project pre‑approvals recommended for Council (Resolution 168/25) – carried
• Draw of $5,256,000 from Capital Equipment Reserve recommended (Resolution 169/25) – carried
• Contribution of $3,600,000 to reserve recommended (Resolution 170/25) – carried
• Policy 16‑20 update recommended (Resolution 171/25) – carried unanimously
• Special Occasion & Milestone Recognition Policy approved (Resolution 175/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Council will discuss updates to planning and development fees and the reimbursement policies for council members and appointees. The meeting includes a review of the 2025 second quarter variance report and several guest delegations.

• Review of Policy 5-1 regarding Planning & Development Fees & Refunds
• 2nd and 3rd readings of Bylaw 1923 to amend Land Use Bylaw Country Residential District
• Rear yard setback variance application 4247-25-D-V for Direct Control District 2
• Review of Policy 3-1 (Council Compensation & Expense Reimbursement) and Policy 3-3 (Council Appointees Reimbursement)
• 2025 Second Quarter Variance Report

The council approved a draft policy on planning and development fees, amended the Country Residential District to allow seasonal greenhouse uses, and granted a 40% rear‑yard setback variance for an accessory garage. It also approved contributions of $680,757 to the Parks reserve and $1,120,898 to the Capital Equipment Plan reserve, and adopted new council compensation and expense reimbursement policies. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved draft Policy 5-1 Planning and Development Fees and Refunds (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Bylaw 1923 to add seasonal greenhouse to Land Use Bylaw 1808 (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1923 (unanimous)
• Approved application 4247-25-D-V for 40% rear‑yard setback variance for accessory garage (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of hockey jerseys for fire team up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contributions of $680,757 to Parks reserve and $1,120,898 to Capital Equipment Plan reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3-1 Council Compensation & Expense Reimbursement effective Nov 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Policy 3-3 Council Appointees Reimbursement Review effective Nov 1, 2025 (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will consider approving a road closure, a land use bylaw amendment, and a request from the Trochu Housing Corporation. The meeting also includes reports on the Three Hills Airport expansion and Ron Gorr Memorial Arena boiler replacements.

• Bylaw 1916: Road closure adjacent Plan 4910S Block W - 2nd and 3rd reading
• Public Hearing: Bylaw 1923 Land Use Bylaw Amendment for Country Residential District
• Trochu Housing Corporation delegation regarding seniors living
• Three Hills Airport Expansion Project - Rescope
• Ron Gorr Memorial Arena Main Boiler Replacements

The council unanimously adopted the agenda and July minutes, approved a $13,500 road‑allowance closure and the Three Hills Airport expansion rescope, and approved $132,000 for arena boiler replacements. A motion to study a Horseshoe Canyon pavilion plebiscite was defeated. The council also deferred the Special Occasion & Milestone Recognition Policy and directed staff to prepare a final governance‑model draft and to table the Trochu Housing Corporation funding request.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 250/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $13,500 road‑allowance closure (Resolution 252/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved Three Hills Airport Expansion Project rescope (Resolution 255/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $132,000 arena boiler replacement (Resolution 256/25) – carried unanimously
• Defeated motion to investigate a Horseshoe Canyon pavilion plebiscite (Resolution 262/25)
• Deferred Special Occasion & Milestone Recognition Policy to September Committee (Resolution 267/25) – carried unanimously
• Directed administration to prepare final draft of Governance Model (Resolution 270/25) – carried unanimously
• Tabled Trochu Housing Corporation $750,000 request (Resolution 274/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Council will hold a public hearing for Bylaw 1922 to redesignate land from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commercial, then consider second and third readings. Other business includes a delegation from the Central Alberta Economic Partnership, policy updates, a property tax payment plan from Pine Cliff Energy, and a mutual aid agreement for fire services. Several administrative items such as council remuneration review and scholarship applications are also on the agenda.

• Public Hearing and readings of Bylaw 1922 – Redesignation from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commercial District
• Bylaw 1923 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1808 adding a discretionary use in the CR District
• 2025 Property Tax Payment Plan request from Pine Cliff Energy
• Fire and Emergency Services Starland Kneehill Mutual Aid Agreement
• Kneehill Area Recreational Hockey Association funding request under Community Enrichment Support Program

The council approved a fire and emergency services mutual aid agreement with Starland County and adopted several policy revisions, including health and safety, purchasing, and signing authority policies. It also approved a tax deferral payment plan with Pine Cliff Energy, awarded two $2,000 scholarships, funded a $800 signal‑booster project for the Torrington Arena, and passed the second and third readings of Bylaw 1922 to redesignate Hamlet residential land to commercial.

• Approved Fire and Emergency Services Mutual Aid Agreement with Starland County (unanimous)
• Approved revised Policy 17-1 Health and Safety Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised Purchasing and Procurement Policy 16-19 effective Aug 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved revised Signing Authority Policy 16-9 and rescinded Policy 11-19 (unanimous)
• Approved tax deferral payment agreement with Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Kneehill County Scholarships $2,000 each to Kate Rice and Shandelle Fawcett (unanimous)
• Provided $800 funding to Kneehill Area Recreational Hockey Association for arena signal‑booster (unanimous)
• Approved second and third readings of Bylaw 1922 redesignating 392.48 m² from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commercial (unanimous)

Council Meeting

The council will hold first reading of Bylaw 1922 to redesignate land from HR (Hamlet Residential) to HC (Hamlet Commercial), and set a public hearing. Delegations include the FCSS 2024 annual report and a presentation from Nathan and Tina Bjorn. Council will also discuss 2026 budget guidelines, a request to waive fees for the Torrington Tourism Action Society, and special ballots for the 2025 election. A closed session is scheduled for advice from officials.

• First reading of Bylaw 1922 (redesignation from HR to HC)
• Request to waive redesignation and subdivision fees for Torrington Tourism Action Society
• Discussion of 2026 Budget Guidelines
• Election 2025 – Special Ballots review
• Trochu Arboretum Flower Show 2025 request under Community Enrichment Support Program

The council unanimously approved the first reading of Bylaw 1922 to change a parcel from Hamlet Residential to Hamlet Commercial and scheduled a public hearing for July 22, 2025. It also waived fees for the Gopher Hole Museum, directed the Housing and Service Needs Estimation project, and approved a $500 sponsorship for the Trochu Flower Show. Additional actions included a water invoice reduction for two residents and directives on budget guidelines and remuneration analysis.

• Approved first reading of Bylaw 1922 to redesignate NE 34-32-26 W4, Plan 6820 GY, Blk 8, Lot 8 to Hamlet Commercial (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 1922 on July 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived redesignation, subdivision, and endorsement fees for the Gopher Hole Museum (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to proceed with the Housing and Service Needs Estimation project (unanimous)
• Approved $500 sponsorship to Trochu & District Arboretum Society for the 53rd Flower Show (unanimous)
• Approved water invoice reduction of $2,893.04 for Nathan and Tina Bjorn and waived penalties (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget guidelines and related forecast principles (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to conduct internal remuneration analysis and present findings (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the development or management of a Class III landfill and establish guidelines for the 2026 budget. The body will also review a report from Protective Services and a reimbursement policy for council appointees.

• Class III Landfill discussion
• 2026 Budget Guidelines discussion
• June 2025 Protective Services Report
• Policy 3-3, Council Appointees Reimbursement Review

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will discuss a request for increased water volume and a land redesignation bylaw. The meeting also includes a delegation from the Regional Business Support Network and a review of seniors outreach community buses.

• Bylaw 1918: Redesignation of land from Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial
• Increased Water Volume Request
• Seniors Outreach Community Buses
• Delegation from Regional Business Support Network

The council adopted the agenda and approved the May 27 minutes unanimously. It approved an increased water flow request of up to 8 imperial gallons per minute for a property at SW 28‑29‑25 W4. The council moved second and third readings to redesignate about 4 acres from Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial, and approved a $2,000 donation to Seniors Outreach for 2025 with two additional $2,000 payments in 2026 and 2027.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Approve May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve increased water flow to 8 imperial gallons/minute (carried)
• Second reading of Bylaw 1918 redesignating 4 acres to Local Rural Commercial (carried)
• Third/final reading of Bylaw 1918 redesignating 4 acres to Local Rural Commercial (carried)
• Approve $2,000 donation to Seniors Outreach for 2025 and two $2,000 payments for 2026‑27 (unanimous)
• Accept Council & Committee Report for information (unanimous)
• Enter closed session for intergovernmental relations (unanimous)

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will meet to approve the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw and the Community Aggregate Payment Levy bylaw. The agenda also includes public hearing reports for land redesignations and reports on community services and agricultural inspections.

• Bylaw 1911: Community Aggregate Payment Levy Third Reading
• Bylaw 1921: 2025 Property Tax Bylaw
• Bylaw 1917: Redesignation – Agriculture to Light Industrial
• Bylaw 1918: Redesignation – Agriculture to Local Rural Commercial
• 2025 ASB Inspector Appointments

The council gave unanimous consent to the third and final reading of Bylaw 1921, the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, and also adopted the Master Rates Bylaw (1920) after its third reading. It approved the third reading of Bylaw 1917, redesignating 1,473 m² from Agriculture to Light Industrial, and passed the Community Aggregate Payment Levy (Bylaw 1911) at third reading. Additional actions included approving a temporary EFT process for accounts payable and authorizing a water truck for the Linden Sports Day.

• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 1921 2025 Property Tax Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Master Rates Bylaw 1920 (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1917 redesignating 1,473 m² to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved third reading of Bylaw 1911 Community Aggregate Payment Levy (carried)
• Approved temporary use of Electronic Funds Transfers for accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved use of a County water truck for Linden Sports Day (unanimous)
• Appointed five Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers (unanimous)
• Established Horseshoe Canyon merchandise wholesale program (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Kneehill County Committee of the Whole meets to hear an economic development update, discuss details of a road use agreement, and receive a delegation from Alberta Transportation. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a closed session.

• Economic Development Update presentation
• Road Use Agreement Details discussion
• Delegation from Alberta Transportation (10:00 a.m., presenter Stuart Richardson)
• Approval of April 15, 2025 COW meeting minutes
• Closed session (item 3)

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda as presented. It also adopted the minutes from the April 15, 2025 Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (CARRIED)
• April 15, 2025 minutes approved (CARRIED)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings at 10:00 a.m. on Bylaw 1916 (road closure of an undeveloped road allowance adjacent to Plan 4910S Block W) and at 11:00 a.m. on Bylaw 1917 (redesignation from Agriculture District to Light Industrial District). They will also consider updates to policies on land agreements and brush/tree control on road allowances, and discuss a loan guarantee agreement with the Trochu Housing Corporation. No reports were provided for community services departments.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1916 - Road Closure of undeveloped road allowance adjacent Plan 4910S Block W
• Public hearing on Bylaw 1917 - Redesignation from Agriculture District to Light Industrial District
• Proposed updates to Policy 13-18 Land Agreements and Policy 13-38 Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances
• Trochu Housing Corporation Loan Guarantee Borrowing Agreement May 2025
• Drumheller Lions Rodeo request under Legislative Services

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the April 22 minutes. It approved changes to Policy 13-38 (brush and tree control road allowances) and Policy 13-18 (land agreements). It also approved two community sponsorships and authorized the signing of a Trochu Housing Corporation agreement. Public hearings for Bylaw 1917 were opened and closed.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 149/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (Resolution 150/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved changes to Policy 13-38 Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances (Resolution 152/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved changes to Policy 13-18 Land Agreements (Resolution 154/25) – carried unanimously
• Provided Drumheller Lions sponsorship of $500.00 for 2025 Dino Days Rodeo (Resolution 155/25) – carried unanimously
• Authorized Reeve and CAO to sign Trochu Housing Corporation Agreement (Resolution 157/25) – carried unanimously
• Provided Trochu Housing Corporation gold sponsorship of $2,000 for Golf Classic (Resolution 158/25) – carried
• Opened and closed public hearing for Bylaw 1917 (Resolutions 165/25, 166/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Council will review the 2024 audited financial statements and consider tax bylaws for 2025. The meeting includes a delegation from Artis Exploration Ltd. and a first reading of a land redesignation bylaw.

• Bylaw 1913: Property Tax Bylaw 2025
• Bylaw 1914: Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax
• Bylaw 1918: Redesignation from A to LRC (First Reading and Public Hearing)
• 2025 Dust Control Rates
• Bylaw 1919: Procedural Bylaw

Council approved the 2025 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax after its third reading. The council also adopted the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw, set dust‑suppression rates, and moved a land‑use redesignation with a public hearing scheduled for May 27. A proposed amendment to raise the Spec Crude dust‑control cost was defeated, and a procedural bylaw governing meetings was passed at third reading.

• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 1914 (2025 Trochu Recreation Area Special Tax) – carried unanimously
• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 1913 (2025 Property Tax Bylaw) – carried unanimously
• Approved 2025 dust suppression rates ($11.50 per meter calcium chloride, $5.75 per meter single calcium chloride, $51.53 per meter Spec Crude) – carried
• Defeated amendment to raise Spec Crude application cost to $52.00 per metre – defeated
• Moved first reading of Bylaw 1918 to redesignate SW 29‑31‑24 W4 to Local Rural Commercial District – carried unanimously
• Scheduled public hearing for Bylaw 1918 on May 27, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. – carried unanimously
• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 1919 (procedural bylaw) – carried unanimously
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements – carried unanimously

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider updates to Policy #13-18 Land Agreements and Policy #13-38 Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances. It will also discuss Joint Forces Operations, the Business Continuity Plan Project, Procedural Bylaw Amendments, and a Governance Model. The meeting includes standard approvals of the agenda and minutes, followed by a closed session and adjournment.

• Policy #13-18 Land Agreements
• Policy #13-38 Brush and Tree Control Road Allowances
• Joint Forces Operations
• Business Continuity Plan Project
• Procedural Bylaw Amendments

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the February 18, 2025 minutes. It unanimously requested a revised Land Agreements policy for a future council meeting, recommended approval of changes to the Brush and Tree Control Road Allowance policy, accepted information reports on Joint Forces Operations and the Business Continuity Plan, and recommended that Council pass Bylaw 1919 Procedural Bylaw.

• Approved agenda (Resolution CW149) – carried
• Adopted February 18, 2025 minutes (Resolution CW150) – carried unanimously
• Requested revised Policy #13-18 Land Agreements for future council meeting (Resolution CW151) – carried unanimously
• Recommended approval of changes to Policy #13-38 Brush and Tree Control Road Allowance (Resolution CW152) – carried unanimously
• Accepted information report on Joint Forces Operations (Resolution CW153) – carried unanimously
• Accepted Business Continuity Plan information (Resolution CW154) – carried unanimously
• Recommended Council pass Bylaw 1919 Procedural Bylaw (Resolution CW155) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Council will discuss the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw and a borrowing bylaw for the Town of Trochu Senior’s Living Complex. The meeting includes delegations regarding community grants and tourism, as well as first readings for road closures and land use amendments.

• Bylaw 1913: Tax Rate Bylaw
• Bylaw 1915: Town of Trochu Senior’s Living Complex NEW Borrowing Bylaw (2nd and 3rd Reading)
• Bylaw 1916: Road Closure east of Ptn. NE 8-33-23 W4 Plan 4910S Block W
• Bylaw 1917: Request to amend Land Use Bylaw 1808 (A to LI)
• Rural Community Hall Capital Grant application from Hesketh Community Hall

Council approved the agenda and the March 25 minutes unanimously. The council moved first readings of Bylaw 1916 (road closure) and Bylaw 1917 (land‑use amendment), scheduled public hearings for both on May 13, 2025, and gave first reading to the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw. It also approved a $7,369 grant for Hesketh Community Hall, a $500 sponsorship for the Trochu Agricultural Society, and a loan guarantee for the Town of Trochu, all carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution 101/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved March 25 minutes (Resolution 102/25) – carried unanimously
• First reading Bylaw 1916 road closure (Resolution 107/25) – carried unanimously
• First reading Bylaw 1917 land‑use amendment (Resolution 109/25) – carried unanimously
• First reading Tax Rate Bylaw #1913 (Resolution 113/25) – carried unanimously
• Second reading Bylaw 1915 loan guarantee to Town of Trochu (Resolution 114/25) – carried unanimously
• Third reading Bylaw 1915 loan guarantee to Town of Trochu (Resolution 115/25) – carried unanimously
• Approved $7,369 Rural Hall Capital Grant to Hesketh Community Hall (Resolution 117/25) – carried unanimously

Council Meeting

Kneehill County Council will meet to discuss financial reports, community grant applications, and infrastructure requests. The agenda includes a presentation from Accurate Assessment and reviews of local facility maintenance and park designs.

• 2024 Fourth Quarter Variance Report
• Community Grants Round One 2025 applications
• Braconnier Campground picnic shelter design
• Water truck request for Three Hills Cruise
• Policy 15-6 regarding Promotional Items

The council unanimously approved a $4,358,753 carryforward for capital projects. It also approved several reserve contributions and draws, snow‑plowing services for rural centres, a water‑truck for the Three Hills Cruise, and $7,825 in community grants.

• Approved $4,358,753 of Capital Project carryforwards (Resolution 092/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved reserve contributions of $2,758,304 (Resolution 088/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved draw of $2,057 from the Contingency Reserve (Resolution 089/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved $708,514 of Operating Project carryforwards (Resolution 090/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved draw of $16,432 from the Building Capital Replacement Reserve and $14,676 from the Roads Reserve (Resolution 091/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved provision of snow plowing services to rural community centres on a cost‑recovery basis (Resolution 085/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved $7,825 in Round One Community Grants to local non‑profits (Resolution 097/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY
• Approved use of a water truck to fill barricades for the 2025 Three Hills Cruise weekend (Resolution 081/25) – carried UNANIMOUSLY

Council Meeting

The council will hold a third reading of Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan. It will also review the Product Care Collection Services Agreement for Alberta Hazardous and Special Products. A letter of support for a Travel Drumheller transit feasibility and pilot study will be considered, along with a youth event sponsorship for Kneehill Minor Hockey. The meeting includes a review of the Golden Hills Lodge Budget 2025.

• Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan – third reading
• Product Care Collection Services Agreement – Alberta Hazardous and Special Products (HSP)
• Letter of support for Travel Drumheller transit feasibility and pilot study
• Youth event sponsorship for Kneehill Minor Hockey
• Golden Hills Lodge Budget 2025

Council Meeting

The council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the February 11, 2025 minutes. It will hear a RCMP delegation presentation on statistics and community priorities. The council will consider the Town of Trochu Senior’s Living Complex new borrowing bylaw and a sponsorship request for a Kneehill 4‑H youth event. Additional items include a policy on promotional items and other routine reports.

• Adoption of the Town of Trochu Senior’s Living Complex NEW Borrowing Bylaw (Bylaw 1915) with loan guarantee (B1898)
• RCMP delegation presentation on stats and community priorities for 2025
• Youth Event Sponsorship request for Kneehill 4‑H District
• Policy 15‑6 on promotional items
• Approval of regular council meeting minutes from February 11, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss new business including a Water and Wastewater Review (Bylaw 1912), further discussion on Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan, and a presentation from GGA-Architecture on the Horseshoe Canyon Interpretive Centre Feasibility Study. They will also consider approval of the December 3, 2024 committee minutes.

• Water and Wastewater Review with Bylaw 1912
• Bylaw 1905 Draft Municipal Development Plan further discussion
• Horseshoe Canyon Interpretive Centre Feasibility Study with GGA-Architecture presentation
• Approval of December 3, 2024 Committee of the Whole minutes
• Closed session (item 3)

Council Meeting

The Kneehill County Council will hold a first reading of Bylaw 1911 to establish a Community Aggregate Payment levy. They will also discuss naming unnamed roads in the Kirkpatrick area and review an International Women’s Day business package. A grant support letter for exploring a regional fire service will be presented. No appointments or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Bylaw 1911 – Community Aggregate Payment Levy (first reading)
• Naming unnamed roads in the Kirkpatrick area
• International Women’s Day – Women in Business awards package
• Exploration of a regional fire service – grant support letter
• No appointments or public hearings scheduled

Council Meeting

The Kneehill County Council meets to conduct regular business including a delegation from STARS Air Ambulance, consider third reading of Master Rates Bylaw #1912, appoint Torrington Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, and discuss several service agreements and reports. The agenda also includes closed session items under FOIP exemptions.

• Third reading of Master Rates Bylaw #1912 (sets county fees and rates)
• Appointment of Torrington Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
• Delegation from STARS Air Ambulance
• Sunnyslope ANI Request
• Carbon Management Services Agreement

Council Meeting

The council will hear a presentation from AltaLink on the Lone Butte Solar Connection project and consider related delegation matters. It will also discuss a delegation request from Travel Drumheller to support agri‑tourism, and review the Master Rates Bylaw amendment. Additional items include policy updates on grader‑gravel services and the Village of Acme extension agreement.

• AltaLink presentation on Lone Butte Solar Connection (10:00 a.m.)
• Travel Drumheller delegation request to support agri‑tourism (11:00 a.m.)
• Proposed amendment to Master Rates Bylaw #1912
• Policy 13‑2 review: Grader Gravel Service
• Village of Acme Extension Agreement documents