Pincher Creek public meetings in 2025

Joint Council Meeting

The Town of Pincher Creek special council meeting will hear delegations from the Library Board and RIPPLE fund, then discuss several new business items including a regional water supply mitigation strategy for drought, airport development, and arena upgrade plans for the Memorial Community Center. A closed session is scheduled for an update on the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center.

• Regional Water Supply Mitigation Strategy (Drought Projects Assessment)
• Airport Development discussion
• Memorial Community Center - Arena Upgrade Plans
• Cabin Fever 2026 - Healthcare Committee presentation
• Closed session: Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center Update

Regular Council

The Pincher Creek Regular Council will hold public hearings, approve the agenda, and address items from the consent agenda. The council will conduct a first reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1639-25-A and 1639-25-B. New business includes a development permit application (25-D0109), a time‑extension request for subdivision file 2024-0-078, a councillor appointment to the South Canadian Rockies Regional Tourism Advisory Committee, and training for the Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Financial reports for the third quarter will also be presented.

• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1639-25-A and 1639-25-B – first reading
• Development Permit Application 25-D0109
• Subdivision File 2024-0-078 – request for time extension
• Councillor appointment to South Canadian Rockies Regional Tourism Advisory Committee
• Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board training

The council approved the agenda amendment for labor discussions and accepted the consent agenda. It gave first readings to Land Use Bylaw Amendments 1639-25-A and 1639-25-B, redesignating several parcels, and scheduled a public hearing for them on Jan. 12, 2026. The council also authorized and waived fees for Development Permit 25‑D0109, granted a time extension for subdivision file 2024‑0‑078, and appointed Councillor Wynder to a regional tourism advisory committee.

• Approved agenda amendment to add item 12.1 Labor Discussions (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda (carried)
• First reading Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1639-25-A carried (6‑1)
• First reading Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1639-25-B carried (6‑1)
• Scheduled public hearing on bylaws 1639-25-A and 1639-25-B for Jan 12 2026 (carried)
• Authorized and waived fee for Development Permit 25‑D0109 (carried)
• Granted time extension to Nov 15 2026 for subdivision file 2024‑0‑078 (carried)
• Appointed Councillor Wynder to South Canadian Rockies Regional Tourism Advisory Committee (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will approve the meeting agenda and hear committee reports. Members will discuss appointing a municipal auditor and review the Council Remuneration Bylaw (bylaw 1578-25). A closed update on labour negotiations will also be presented.

• Appointment of Municipal Auditor
• Discussion of Council Remuneration Bylaw 1578-25
• Labour Negotiations Update (closed)

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda, accepted committee reports, and appointed KPMG as the municipal auditor for the 2025‑2026 budget years. It directed administration to amend Remuneration Bylaw #1578‑25 and added the Early Learning Center update to the Joint Council agenda. The meeting entered and exited a closed session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda amendment (COTW 25‑094) – Carried
• Approved agenda as amended (COTW 25‑095) – Carried
• Accepted committee reports as information (COTW 25‑096) – Carried
• Appointed KPMG as municipal auditor for 2025‑2026 (COTW 25‑097) – Carried
• Directed amendment of Remuneration Bylaw #1578‑25 (COTW 25‑098) – Carried
• Added Early Learning Center update to Joint Council agenda (COTW 25‑099) – Carried
• Moved into closed session (COTW 25‑100) – Carried
• Moved out of closed session (COTW 25‑101) – Carried

Regular Council

This is a regular council meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes from four previous meetings and recognition of service for four individuals. Council will also receive reports on the AlbertaSW newsletter and the Hometown Holiday Fest – Parade of Lights. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss a land purchase.

• Recognition of service for Don Anderberg, Brian Wright, Garry Cleland, and David Green
• Approval of minutes from October 14, October 27, November 5 (Committee of the Whole), and November 10 council meetings
• Report on Hometown Holiday Fest – Parade of Lights
• Closed meeting for land purchase discussion
• Distribution items: Tristan Grant request from St. Michael’s School and community grant opportunities

The council adopted the amended agenda and accepted the consent agenda. It appointed Don Anderberg to two regional boards, approved a 0.25% per‑capita sustainability increase with $80 business‑license fee retention for the Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance, and accepted the Elected Officials Education Program as informational. The council also directed the mayor to reply to a grant inquiry and conducted a brief closed‑session period.

• Approved agenda amendment adding items 8.1‑8.3 (Carried)
• Accepted Consent Agenda (Carried)
• Appointed Don Anderberg to Regional Assessment Review Board (Carried)
• Appointed Don Anderberg to Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (Carried)
• Approved 0.25% per‑capita sustainability increase and $80 business‑license fee retention to Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance (Carried)
• Accepted Elected Officials Education Program as informational (Carried)
• Directed Mayor Oliver to respond to Tristan Grant about local grant organizations (Carried)
• Moved into and out of Closed Session per Access to Information Act (Carried)

Regular Council

Council will consider renewing the Pincher Creek Golf Club Society lease agreement, disposing of the existing firehall, and selling a municipal reserve parcel to Inspiration. Appointments to the Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority are also on the agenda, with closed session discussions on several items.

• Pincher Creek Golf Club Society lease agreement renewal with draft lease and financial statements
• Disposition of existing firehall via Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission
• Inspiration – disposition of municipal reserve (Land Title Certificate 8211483;3;7MR)
• Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority appointment (applications from Garry R. Cleland, Patricia Taylor, Brian Wright)
• Closed meeting items: MDSA appointment, firehall chief update, early learning center financial update

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear a delegation from the Oldman River Regional Services Commission (ORRSC) and discuss two items: the disposition of the existing firehall by the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission, and the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek's strategic planning. The agenda does not indicate votes or decisions, only discussion.

• Delegation from ORRSC Senior Planner Steve Harty (attachment: ORRSC 2025.11.05.pdf)
• Discussion: Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission – Disposition of Existing Firehall
• Discussion: Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek Strategic Planning Town (attachment: Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek Strategic Planning Town (002).pdf)

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and accepted the Committee and Administration reports as information. It also accepted the Emergency Services Commission fire‑hall disposition as information and approved Mayor Oliver and Councillor Cyr to attend the Allied Arts Council strategic planning session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (COTW 25-088) – carried
• Accepted Committee Reports as information (COTW 25-089) – carried
• Accepted Administration Reports as information (COTW 25-090) – carried
• Accepted fire‑hall disposition as information (COTW 25-091) – carried
• Approved Mayor Oliver and Councillor Cyr to attend Allied Arts Council session (COTW 25-092) – carried
• Adjourned meeting (COTW 25-093) – carried

Organizational Meeting

The Town of Pincher Creek will hold an organizational meeting to swear in council members and establish the schedule for regular and committee meetings in 2026. The agenda includes approving the meeting calendar and appointing council members to various committees and boards.

• Oath of office for Mayor and Councillors
• Approval of 2026 Council meeting dates
• Approval of 2026 Committee of the Whole dates
• Council appointments to committees and boards
• Upcoming committee meeting dates

The council accepted the amended agenda for the organizational meeting. It approved the Deputy Mayor schedule and the regular council and Committee of the Whole meeting dates for 2026. Council appointments to all listed committees and boards were accepted. The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 PM.

• Agenda approved (ORG-25-01) – carried
• Deputy Mayor schedule accepted (ORG-25-02) – carried
• 2026 regular council and Committee of the Whole meeting dates approved (ORG-25-03) – carried
• Council appointments to committees and boards accepted (ORG-25-04) – carried
• Organizational meeting adjourned (ORG-25-04) – carried

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will hold a regular meeting on October 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes public hearings, scheduled delegations, consent agenda items, and reports from Council and Administration. The meeting will conclude with a closed session and adjournment.

• Public Hearings scheduled
• Royal Canadian Legion delegation regarding Poppies
• Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train presentation
• Reports from Council, CAO, and Administration
• Closed session to follow

The council approved the amended meeting agenda and appointed Garry Cleland and Joan Brees to the Community Housing and Economic Development Committee. It directed administration to draft thank‑you letters for the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village and several volunteers at the Spooky Town Fest. The council withdrew Councillor Wynder from the Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority, nominated Councillor Nodge to that authority, and nominated Councillor Wynder to the Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. Additional actions included accepting reports as information and appointing two councillors to the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train Committee if required.

• Approved amended agenda (carried)
• Appointed Garry Cleland and Joan Brees to Community Housing and Economic Development Committee (carried)
• Directed draft of thank‑you letter to Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village (carried)
• Directed draft of thank‑you letters to Spooky Town Fest volunteers (carried)
• Withdrawn Councillor Wynder from Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority; nominated Councillor Nodge (carried)
• Nominated Councillor Wynder to Chinook Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (carried)
• Accepted Council and CAO reports as information (carried)
• Appointed Councillors Barber and Cyr to CPKC Holiday Train Committee if required (carried)

Regular Council

Council will consider second and third readings of Bylaw 1637-25 to close Veterans Street. Also on the agenda: discussion of two development permits (25-D0087 and 25-D0088) and a closed session update on the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center. Multiple minutes from recent meetings will be approved via consent agenda.

• Veterans Street Road Closure Bylaw 1637-25 – second and third readings
• Development Permit 25-D0087 & 25-D0088
• Closed meeting: Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center update
• Scheduled delegation from Councillor Garry Cleland
• Approval of minutes from September 2025 meetings

The council gave second and third readings to Veterans Street Road Closure Bylaw 1637-25, closing a portion of Veterans Street for a lease. It approved two development permits for six‑plex projects on Charlotte Street. The council directed the CAO to continue work with the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre board, accepted Mayor Anderberg’s resignation from that board, and appointed Councillor Oliver to the board. All motions were carried.

• Second reading of Veterans Street Road Closure Bylaw 1637-25 carried
• Third and final reading of Veterans Street Road Closure Bylaw 1637-25 carried
• Approved Development Permit 25-D0087 for six‑plex at 656 Charlotte Street (CARRIED)
• Approved Development Permit 25-D0088 for six‑plex at 658 Charlotte Street (CARRIED)
• Directed CAO to continue work with Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre Board (CARRIED)
• Accepted Mayor Anderberg’s resignation from the Early Learning Centre Board (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councillor Oliver to the Early Learning Centre Board (CARRIED)
• Adopted revision to Policy #123-24 to include annual Indigenous Veterans Day recognition (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Pincher Creek Special Council Meeting will move into a closed session to receive an update on the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Closed meeting item: Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center update

Regular Council

The Pincher Creek Town Council meeting on September 22, 2025 will hear a public hearing, approve the agenda, and consider several items. Items include a follow‑up on the Pincher Creek Curling Club memorandum of understanding, a lease agreement for the Pincher Creek Golf Club Society, and an upgrade to the eScribe service. A financial update for the Community Early Learning Center will be presented in a closed session.

• Pincher Creek Curling Club – MOU – Follow Up
• Pincher Creek Golf Club Society Lease Agreement
• eScribe Service Upgrade
• Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center – Financial Update (closed session)
• Public Hearings

The council directed the CAO to obtain more information on operational inefficiencies at the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Center and authorized funding for its operating expenses through the end of January 2026 using the Municipal Income Stabilization Reserve. It also approved an updated five‑year lease for the Pincher Creek Golf Club Society, adopted an eScribe subscription upgrade, and moved the meeting into and out of closed session. Additional items included accepting the curling club MOU follow‑up, supporting a councilor’s attendance at a tourism event, and cancelling the October 1 Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (CARRIED)
• Accepted Pincher Creek Curling Club MOU follow‑up report (CARRIED)
• Directed preparation of updated five‑year lease with Pincher Creek Golf Club Society (CARRIED)
• Approved eScribe subscription service upgrade (CARRIED)
• Accepted Council and CAO reports as information (CARRIED)
• Cancelled Committee of the Whole meeting on Oct 1 2025 (CARRIED)
• Supported Councillor Nodge attending South Canadian Rockies Tourism Association event (CARRIED)
• Authorized continued funding for Early Learning Center operations through Jan 2026 from the Municipal Income Stabilization Reserve (CARRIED)

Special Council Meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and empty fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

The joint council approved its agenda and moved into and out of a closed‑session for the 2026 Group Budget discussion. It approved 50% shared per‑capita funding of $21.94 (total $71,085) and allocated specific grant amounts to a list of community organizations. The council also directed administration to submit only fully complete applications with financials for the 2027 Joint Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 pm.

• Approved Joint Council Budget Meeting agenda (CARRIED 25-JBo1)
• Moved into closed session for 2026 Group Budget discussion (CARRIED 25-JBo2)
• Moved out of closed session (CARRIED 25-JBo3)
• Approved 50% shared per‑capita funding ($21.94 each, total $71,085) and listed grant awards (CARRIED 25-JB05)
• Approved 50% shared funding for six organizations with specified amounts (CARRIED 25-JB04)
• Directed administration to submit only fully complete applications with financials for the 2027 Joint Budget (CARRIED 25-JBo6)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:43 pm (CARRIED 25-JBo7)

Regular Council

Council will hold third reading of Bylaw 1638-25, the Inspiration Area Structure Plan, and second and third readings of the Intermunicipal Library Board Bylaw 1601-25. They will also review the 2027–2030 Capital Plan, discuss the FortisAlberta franchise fee for 2026, and consider a grazing lease proposal. A delegation from the Allied Arts Council is scheduled.

• Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638-25 – third reading
• Intermunicipal Library Board Bylaw 1601-25 – second and third readings
• 2027 to 2030 Capital Plan
• FortisAlberta Franchise Fee 2026
• Grazing Lease Proposal for NW14-6-30-W4M

The council approved the Inspiration Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 1638‑25) at third reading with a 4‑to‑2 vote. It also approved the Intermunicipal Library Board Bylaw (Bylaw 1601‑25) through second and final readings. The council directed administration to advertise for grazing lease applications and set all Joint Council Meetings to be held as Special Council Meetings. Additional items approved included a retirement luncheon for Mayor Anderberg ($2,500) and acceptance of the 2027‑2030 capital plan and FortisAlberta franchise fee information.

• Adopted Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638‑25, third reading (4‑2)
• Adopted Intermunicipal Library Board Bylaw 1601‑25, second reading (carried)
• Adopted Intermunicipal Library Board Bylaw 1601‑25, third reading (carried)
• Directed administration to advertise grazing lease applications for NW % of 14‑6‑30‑W4M (carried)
• Agreed all Joint Council Meetings will be held as Special Council Meetings (carried)
• Approved retirement luncheon for Mayor Anderberg for 50 guests, approx $2,500 (carried)
• Accepted 2027‑2030 Capital Plan as information (carried)
• Accepted FortisAlberta Franchise Fee 2026 as information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on September 3, 2025, at 962 St John Ave. to review committee reports and discuss local organizations including Lethbridge Family Services and the Heritage Acres Farm Museum.

• 15 Years of Service Award for Michael Whittington
• 20 Years of Service Award for Wendy Catonio
• Presentation by Waterton Biosphere Reserve Association
• Discussion with Pincher Creek and District Early Learning Center Board
• Invitation to Heritage Acres Farm Museum event

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda as amended and added Item 6.3 Inspiration Area Structure Plan Easement. It directed administration to include the Pincher Creek Early Learning Centre funding request on the September 22, 2025 regular council agenda. The Committee also approved a letter of welcome to Lethbridge Family Services and moved into and out of a closed session as required.

• Approved agenda amendment adding Item 6.3 Inspiration Area Structure Plan Easement (carried)
• Directed administration to add PCCELC Funding Request to Sep 22, 2025 council meeting (carried)
• Accepted committee reports as information (carried)
• Directed administration to send a letter of welcome and support to Lethbridge Family Services (carried)
• Moved into closed session at 10:40 am per ATIA Section 19.1 (carried)
• Moved out of closed session at 11:27 am (carried)
• Accepted Inspiration Area Structure Plan Easement discussion as information (carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:28 am (carried)

Regular Council

Council will hold public hearings for Land Use Bylaw 1639-25 and Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638-25, then consider second and third readings of both bylaws. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Public hearing for Land Use Bylaw 1639-25
• Public hearing for Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638-25
• Second and third readings of Land Use Bylaw 1639-25
• Second and third readings of Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638-25

The council gave second and third readings to Land Use Bylaw 1639‑25, passing it 5‑1. It approved the second reading of the Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638‑25 (4‑2) and deferred its third reading to the September 8 meeting. The council also proclaimed October 9 2025 as National Depression Screening Day.

• Accepted meeting agenda (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda (carried)
• Second reading Land Use Bylaw 1639‑25 passed (5‑1)
• Third reading Land Use Bylaw 1639‑25 passed (5‑1)
• Second reading Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638‑25 passed (4‑2)
• Third reading of Bylaw 1638‑25 deferred to Sep 8 (carried)
• Proclaimed Oct 9 2025 National Depression Screening Day (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 9:04 pm (carried)

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will hold public hearings and discuss several new bylaws, including a new Land Use Bylaw and the Inspiration Area Structure Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a two-year financial plan and a natural gas distribution franchise agreement.

• Public hearings for Bylaw No. 1637-25 and Bylaw No. 1547-AU
• Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547-AU for 1348 Scott Ave (Second and Third Reading)
• Bylaw #1529-25 Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement
• Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638-25 (First Reading)
• Land Use Bylaw 1639-25 (First Reading)

Council approved the purchase of Plan 0613747, Block 5, Lot 5 (1126 Table Mountain Street) for $78,000. The council directed administration to apply for a development permit for a curling rink at 1101‑1105 Chief Mountain Avenue. It gave second and third readings to Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547‑AU and approved several other bylaws and motions, including the Inspiration Area Structure Plan first reading (5‑to‑2). The council also accepted the two‑year financial plan and updated the Housing and Economic Development Committee terms of reference.

• Approved purchase of Plan 0613747, Block 5, Lot 5 (1126 Table Mountain St) for $78,000 (CARRIED)
• Directed administration to submit development permit application for curling rink at 1101‑1105 Chief Mountain Ave (CARRIED)
• Gave second reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547‑AU (CARRIED)
• Gave third reading to Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547‑AU (CARRIED)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw #1529‑25 Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement (CARRIED)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw #1529‑25 Natural Gas Distribution System Franchise Agreement (CARRIED)
• Adopted Inspiration Area Structure Plan Bylaw 1638‑25 first reading (5 to 2) (CARRIED)
• Approved changes to Community Housing and Economic Development Committee Terms of Reference (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Healthcare Committee Terms of Reference and a sod turning/BBQ for the Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission. No other substantive items are on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 8:30 AM in Council Chambers.

• Healthcare Committee - Terms of Reference (Discussion Item 5.1)
• Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission - Sod Turning / BBQ (Discussion Item 5.2)

The Committee added the Delegate Parade Luncheon and Library Delegation Discussion items to the agenda and approved the amended agenda. It accepted the committee reports as informational. The Committee approved the Healthcare Committee’s Terms of Reference and appointed Councillors Wright and Cleland as its representatives. The Committee moved into a closed session at 10:00 a.m., exited at 10:23 a.m., and adjourned at 10:24 a.m.

• Add Delegate Parade Luncheon & Library Delegation items to agenda (COTW 25-071, carried)
• Approve amended agenda (COTW 25-072, carried)
• Accept committee reports as information (COTW 25-073, carried)
• Approve Terms of Reference for Healthcare Committee (COTW 25-074, carried)
• Appoint Councillors Wright and Cleland to Healthcare Committee (COTW 25-075, carried)
• Enter closed session at 10:00 a.m. (COTW 25-076, carried)
• Exit closed session at 10:23 a.m. (COTW 25-077, carried)
• Adjourn meeting at 10:24 a.m. (COTW 25-078, carried)

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will hear a presentation on the Pincher Creek & District Municipal Library concept design and consider a draft Intermunicipal Library Board Agreement for 2026-2030. The meeting includes first readings for a Veterans Street road closure bylaw and a natural gas franchise agreement, along with a public auction for property tax arrears.

• First reading of Veterans Street road closure bylaw
• First reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547-AU
• First reading of natural gas franchise agreement bylaw
• Public auction for 2025 property tax arrears
• Direct Control Subdivision Request at 659 Main Street

The council accepted the amended agenda and consent agenda, then approved several bylaws including a land‑use amendment and a veterans‑street road closure. It authorized an intermunicipal library board agreement, set the September 15 public tax‑arrears auction, and approved related financial terms. Additional actions included authorizing a subdivision request, granting a time extension for another subdivision, and funding a $250 Kainai Pancake Breakfast.

• Approved Intermunicipal Library Board Agreement (25-213)
• Approved tax‑arrears public auction date for September 15, 2025 (25-215)
• Approved first reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 1547‑AU (25-206)
• Approved first reading of Veterans Street Road Closure Bylaw 1637‑25 (25-212)
• Authorized subdivision request for 659 Main Street (25-217)
• Granted time extension to June 15, 2026 for subdivision file 2024‑0‑018 (25-218)
• Approved $250 funding for Kainai Pancake Breakfast (25-219)
• Approved Remuneration Bylaw #1578‑25 third and final reading (25-210)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting agenda for Pincher Creek. The agenda consists entirely of procedural boilerplate and contains no decisions, discussions, or action items. No substantive business is listed.

The Joint Council added Emergency Management Training and an Alberta Police Funding Model Review to the agenda and accepted the amended agenda. It directed administration to review committee member remuneration, revise the Health Care Committee terms, coordinate an intermunicipal meeting, approve a grant information request form, and to set quarterly meeting dates. The town also agreed to participate in a focus group on the Alberta Police Funding Model Review with an administrative representative present.

• Added Emergency Management Training and Alberta Police Funding Model Review items to agenda (carried 25-J07)
• Accepted amended agenda (carried 25-J08)
• Directed review of Members at Large remuneration for municipal committees (carried 25-J09)
• Directed revision of Health Care Committee Terms of Reference (carried 25-J10)
• Accepted Arena Update as information (carried 25-311)
• Directed coordination of Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework Committee meeting dates for July (carried 25-J12)
• Approved information request form for Joint Council Grant Application (carried 25-J13)
• Agreed to join focus group on Alberta Police Funding Model Review with admin representative (carried 25-J15)

Regular Council

The regular council meeting will consider a draft Remuneration Bylaw (#1578-25), a revised Health and Safety Policy, and a Community Mural Mosaic Project. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from May 26, 2025. Other items include reports from council and CAO, and a possible closed meeting.

• Draft Remuneration Bylaw #1578-25 for council compensation
• Revised Health and Safety Policy (2025)
• Community Mural Mosaic Project proposal
• Approval of minutes from May 26, 2025 regular meeting

The council rescinded Policy 500‑05 and approved the revised Health and Safety Policy 500‑25. It also directed administration to revise Draft Bylaw 1578‑25 and to provide more information on the Community Mural Mosaic Project, the Westcastle Ski Club funding request, and potential new locations for the Pincher Creek Farmers Market. The council accepted the Emergency Services Commission budget update of $2,202,394.55 for the fire‑hall project as information and moved into and out of a closed session.

• Rescinded Policy 500-05 and approved revised Health and Safety Policy 500-25 (carried)
• Directed administration to revise Draft Bylaw 1578-25 (carried)
• Directed administration to bring back more information on Community Mural Mosaic Project (carried)
• Directed administration to respond to Westcastle Ski Club to apply through Joint Funding process (carried)
• Directed administration to bring back more information on potential new locations for Pincher Creek Farmers Market (carried)
• Accepted Council Reports as information (carried)
• Moved into Closed Session at 7:27 pm (carried)
• Received Emergency Services Commission Budget Update of $2,202,394.55 for fire hall project as information (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss community improvement ideas, including Canyon School 9:00am arrival, and a report on the Multi-Purpose Facility activity space. A policy review is also on the agenda.

• Community Improvement Ideas – Canyon School 9:00am Arrival
• Multi-Purpose Facility – Activity Space discussion with two attached reports
• Policy review (unspecified policies)

The Committee of the Whole approved agenda amendments adding items such as the Curling Club and Road Closure Bylaw. It accepted committee reports, agreed to proceed with the multi‑purpose facility activity‑space proposal, directed a letter of support for the Curling Club, and moved forward with the Veterans Street road‑closure bylaw. The council also nominated Mayor Anderberg for the Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award and for the Award of Excellence, then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda amendments adding Curling Club, Road Closure Bylaw, Mayor Service Discussion, Community Mural (COTW 25-061)
• Approved agenda as amended (COTW 25-062)
• Accepted committee reports as information (COTW 25-063)
• Agreed to proceed with multi‑purpose facility activity‑space proposal (COTW 25-065)
• Directed administration to write a letter of support for Pincher Creek Curling Club Association (COTW 25-066)
• Directed administration to proceed with road closure bylaw process for undeveloped portion of Veterans Street extension (COTW 25-067)
• Nominated Mayor Anderberg for Alberta Municipalities Distinguished Service Award (COTW 25-068)
• Nominated Mayor Anderberg for Alberta Municipalities Award of Excellence (COTW 25-069)

Regular Council

The Pincher Creek Regular Council will meet to discuss a lease agreement for the Community Early Learning Centre and a request from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #43. The meeting also includes delegations from the Allied Arts Council and the District Municipal Library.

• Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre Lease Agreement
• Request from Royal Canadian Legion Pincher Creek Branch #43
• Delegation from Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek
• Delegation from Pincher Creek & District Municipal Library
• Review of Community Grant Opportunities 2025

The council approved a time extension until October 16, 2025 for Subdivision Application #2024-0-039, Lot 155. It also approved the draft lease agreement for the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre and accepted a request from the Royal Canadian Legion to explore alternatives. Additionally, the council provided a letter of support for Lethbridge’s bid to host the 2028 Alberta Winter Games and appointed Councilor Nodge to the related investigation committee.

• Approved Time Extension for Subdivision Application #2024-0-039 (CARRIED)
• Approved draft lease agreement with Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre (CARRIED)
• Accepted Royal Canadian Legion request as information and directed a response letter (CARRIED)
• Provided letter of support for City of Lethbridge’s 2028 Alberta Winter Games bid (CARRIED)
• Appointed Councilor Nodge to committee investigating Lethbridge Winter Games (CARRIED)
• Accepted agenda as amended (CARRIED)
• Accepted consent agenda (CARRIED)
• Accepted council and CAO reports as information (CARRIED)

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 1543-25, the Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw, and Bylaw 1584-25A establishing a fee structure. Council will also discuss a lease amendment with Rogers Communications Inc., a revised 2025 Emergency Services Commission payment, and the Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre lease agreement. Several public hearings, delegations, and administrative updates are also on the agenda.

• Second and third reading of Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1543-25
• Bylaw 1584-25A establishing a fee structure for the town
• Rogers Communications Inc. lease amending and extension agreement
• Revised 2025 Pincher Creek Emergency Services Commission payment
• Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre lease agreement

The council added two items to the agenda, accepted the amended agenda, and approved additional funding for the Emergency Services Commission. It directed changes to a draft early‑learning centre lease, noted a declined lease by Community Fitness, and gave final readings to two bylaws. The council also authorized a lease amendment with Rogers Communications lasting until July 31, 2040.

• Added items 6.3 Multi-Purpose Facility Activity Space and 12.1 Emergency Services Commission Update to agenda (CARRIED)
• Accepted the May 12, 2025 agenda as amended (CARRIED)
• Approved additional funding for the Emergency Services Commission via reserve account #2300004760 (CARRIED)
• Directed administration to amend the draft lease with Pincher Creek Community Early Learning Centre (CARRIED)
• Accepted that Community Fitness Pincher Creek declined the proposed lease agreement (CARRIED)
• Gave third and final reading to Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1543‑25 (CARRIED)
• Gave third and final reading to Bylaw #1584‑25A Establishing a Fee Structure (CARRIED)
• Authorized administration to enter into a lease amendment and extension with Rogers Communications Inc. through July 31, 2040 (CARRIED)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework Committee Review. Other agenda items include routine committee and administration reports, policy review, and a closed meeting. The meeting is mainly procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion of Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework Committee Review

The Committee of the Whole approved an amended agenda and accepted committee reports as information. It approved discussion items for the Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework and directed administration to share Joint Council meeting items with the Municipal District of Pincher Creek and collaborate on a joint agenda. The Committee entered a closed session at 10:28 am and exited at 10:54 am, then accepted the Healthcare Attraction Committee as information before adjourning.

• Amended agenda approved (COTW 25-052) – Carried
• Agenda as amended approved (COTW 25-053) – Carried
• Committee reports accepted as information (COTW 25-054) – Carried
• Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework discussion items approved (COTW 25-055) – Carried
• Administration directed to share Joint Council items and collaborate on agenda (COTW 25-056) – Carried
• Moved into closed session at 10:28 am (COTW 25-057) – Carried
• Moved out of closed session at 10:54 am (COTW 25-058) – Carried
• Healthcare Attraction Committee accepted as information (COTW 25-059) – Carried

Regular Council

Council will hold public hearings and receive delegations from NorthBack Information Update and the Royal Canadian Legion. They are deciding on the Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1543-25 and reviewing a Multi-Purpose Facility Expression of Interest. Administrative items include sponsorships, grants, and a volunteer appreciation invitation. A closed meeting is scheduled to discuss an offer to purchase Roll # 590400 and a land development matter.

• Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1543-25 (ordinance regarding development and subdivision authority)
• Multi-Purpose Facility – Expression of Interest (activity space, pool deck regulations, library, community fitness)
• Closed meeting – Offer to Purchase Roll # 590400
• Closed meeting – Land Development Matter
• Beaver Fever 2025 – Sponsorship (Grassroots & Folk Music Festival)

The council adopted agenda changes, accepted the consent agenda, and approved several facility and land actions. It authorized up to $40,000 for renovation of the Multi‑Purpose Facility activity space and a one‑year lease of that space at $1,000 per month. The council also gave a first reading to Bylaw 1543‑25, approved a $90,330 purchase of property on Scott Avenue, and directed lease negotiations for part of Veterans Street East. Closed‑session times were set and later ended.

• Approved agenda amendment adding emergency services and HR updates (carried)
• Accepted consent agenda (carried)
• Authorized up to $40,000 renovation of Multi‑Purpose Facility activity space (carried)
• Entered one‑year lease of activity space with Community Fitness Pincher Creek Society at $1,000 per month (carried)
• Gave first reading to Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority Bylaw 1543‑25 (carried)
• Approved purchase offer of $90,330 for 1348 Scott Avenue (carried)
• Directed negotiations to lease undeveloped portion of Veterans Street East (carried)
• Moved into closed session at 7:57 pm and out at 9:00 pm (carried)

Regular Council

The Pincher Creek Council meeting will review a funding request for a structural assessment of the town arena. The council will also hear a development permit application from the Pincher Creek & District Historical Society and discuss the 2025 property tax bylaw. Additional items include public hearings, approval of the agenda, and routine reports.

• Arena Structural Assessment Funding – review of funding request (attachment: Arena Structural Report Funding.pdf)
• Development Permit 25-D0025 – application by Pincher Creek & District Historical Society (attachments: Development Permit 25-D0025 - Pincher Creek and District Historical Society.pdf, DRAFT 25-D0025 - MDSA Report.pdf)
• 2025 Property Tax Bylaw #1620-25 – draft bylaw and rate schedule (attachments: 2025 Property Tax Rate - 2025.04.14.pdf, 2025 PROPERTY TAX BYLAW #1620-25 DRAFT 2025.04.14.pdf)
• 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements – presentation of audited financials (attachments: 2024 Audited Financial Statements.pdf, 2024-12-31 Town of Pincher Creek - FS.pdf)
• Public Hearings – scheduled public input session

Council gave final and third reading to the 2025 Property Tax Bylaw #1620-25, passing it 6‑1 despite one opposition. The council also approved the 2024 audited financial statements and authorized a development permit for two accessory buildings at 1069 James Avenue, waiving its fee. Additional actions included creating a Project Engineer position, allocating up to $25,000 for an arena structural assessment, and directing staff to bring a draft Multi‑Unit (R4) tax‑incentive bylaw to a future meeting.

• Approved 2025 Property Tax Bylaw #1620-25, third and final reading (6‑1)
• Approved 2024 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (carried)
• Authorized Development Permit 25‑D0025 for two accessory buildings at 1069 James Ave (carried)
• Waived application fee for Development Permit 25‑D0025 (carried)
• Approved addition of a Project Engineer position funded from existing budgets (carried)
• Approved up to $25,000 funding for MCC Arena structural assessment (carried)
• Directed administration to bring draft Multi‑Unit (R4) tax‑incentive bylaw to a future meeting (carried)
• Moved into closed session at 7:41 pm and out at 8:45 pm (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with the primary agenda item being a draft review of the Land Use Bylaw, presented by Steve Harty. The meeting includes procedural items and no other substantive discussions or decisions are listed.

• Draft Land Use Bylaw Review presented by Steve Harty

The council approved the meeting agenda as presented. It accepted the Draft Land Use Bylaw from Steve Harty (ORSCC) for information. The meeting was then adjourned. Councillor Cleland left the meeting at 12:05 pm.

• Approved agenda (carried)
• Accepted Draft Land Use Bylaw from Steve Harty (ORSCC) as information (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive a presentation from KPMG on the 2024 audited financial statements, discuss the 2025 Communications Plan, and consider several community events including the Farmers Market and Summer Parade Days. The agenda also includes a financial media release and a policy review.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statement Presentation by KPMG
• Communications Plan 2025 discussion
• Farmers Market 2025 discussion
• 2025 Summer Parade Days discussion
• Financial Media Release discussion

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda, added items 6.4‑6.7, and accepted the draft 2024 audited financial statement as information. It moved into a closed‑session period and later returned to open session. The Committee approved a funding reallocation request from the Syncline Castle Trails Association and committed $1,500 to the Pincher Creek and District Hometown Award, also naming members for the award committee.

• Added items 6.4‑6.7 to agenda (COTW 25-036)
• Approved agenda as amended (COTW 25-037)
• Accepted draft 2024 Audited Financial Statement as information (COTW 25-038)
• Moved into closed session at 9:37 am (COTW 25-039)
• Moved out of closed session at 9:47 am (COTW 25-040)
• Approved Funding Reallocation Request from Syncline Castle Trails Association (COTW 25-044)
• Committed $1,500 for the Pincher Creek and District Hometown Award (COTW 25-046)
• Appointed Sahra Nodge to the Hometown Award Committee (COTW 25-048)

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Pincher Creek is holding a special council meeting to discuss one primary item. The body will review a draft of the Land Use Bylaw with Steve Harty.

• Draft Land Use Bylaw Review

The council approved the special meeting agenda. It accepted the draft Land Use Bylaw from Steve Harty (ORSCC) as information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (SCM-007, carried)
• Accepted draft land use bylaw as information (SCM-008, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (SCM-009, carried)

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will discuss property tax rates and budget adjustments for 2025 and 2026. The meeting includes appointments to the Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority and election services agreements with school divisions.

• 2025 Property Tax Bylaw #1620-25
• 2025 and 2026 Budget Adjustments
• Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority appointments
• School Divisions Election Services Agreements
• Request to waive tax penalty

Council approved the 2025 and 2026 budget adjustments (motion 25-097). Council appointed Councillor Oliver as Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the term (motion 25-096). The council appointed Megan Metheral to the Municipal Development & Subdivision Authority for a one‑year term and Brian McGillivray for a two‑year term, the latter passing 5‑1 (motions 25-101, 25-102). Council authorized election services agreements with the Livingstone Range and Holy Spirit Catholic school divisions for the October 20 2025 municipal election (motions 25-105, 25-106).

• Approved 2025 and 2026 Budget Adjustments (motion 25-097) – carried
• Appointed Councillor Oliver as Deputy Mayor (motion 25-096) – carried
• Appointed Megan Metheral to MDSA for one‑year term (motion 25-101) – carried
• Appointed Brian McGillivray to MDSA for two‑year term (5‑1) (motion 25-102) – carried
• Approved first reading of 2025 Property Tax Bylaw #1620-25 (6‑1) (motion 25-104) – carried
• Authorized Election Services Agreement with Livingstone Range School Division (motion 25-105) – carried
• Authorized Election Services Agreement with Holy Spirit Catholic School Division (motion 25-106) – carried
• Approved $1,200 Silver Level sponsorship for Pincher Creek Dolphins Swim Club (motion 25-111) – carried

Regular Council

The Town of Pincher Creek Council will meet to discuss election resolutions and the joint council budget process. The agenda includes a review of the Land Use Bylaw and a trade show event at 867 Main Street.

• 2025 General Municipal Election Resolutions
• Trade Show at 867 Main Street (April 26-27)
• Joint Council Budget Process Discussion
• Land Use Bylaw Review schedule
• Closed meeting regarding facility upgrades

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for the Pincher Creek Committee of the Whole meeting on March 5, 2025, consists entirely of boilerplate and interface elements with no listed decisions, discussions, or proposals. No substantive business is scheduled.

Special Council Meeting

The Town of Pincher Creek is holding a special council meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a closed meeting regarding a CAO review.

• Closed meeting for CAO Review

Regular Council

This regular council meeting includes scheduled delegations, business arising from previous minutes (curling facility update with proposed new location and draft lease, tennis court re-surfacing options), new business (2026 joint grant, municipal development and subdivision authority appointments), and several administrative items (letters, budget webinar, courthouse closure update, community grant opportunities). A closed session is scheduled for CAO review.

• Curling facility update: proposed new location on Chief Mtn Ave and draft lease under discussion
• Tennis court re-surfacing options: 2 tennis + 2 pickleball courts or 4 pickleball + 1 tennis court
• Municipal Development and Subdivision Authority appointments to be decided
• 2026 Joint Grant application to be discussed
• Mustangs Football letter of support and Inter-Municipal Collaborative Framework letter on recreation

Regular Council

The council will review the high‑level study for direct access from Hyde Street to Highway 6. Updates on school and playground signage and installations will be presented. A report on the curling club’s new location will be discussed. A development matter will be considered in a closed session.

• Hyde Street Access to Highway 6 – high‑level review documents
• School and Playground Updates – sign moves and installations
• Curling Club Update – new location discussion
• Closed meeting – Development Matter
• Community Grant Opportunities – information distribution

Committee of the Whole

The agenda for this Committee of the Whole meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed. The meeting appears to be administrative in nature.

Regular Council

The Jan 27 regular council meeting includes an update on the Multi-Purpose Facility activity space and consideration of a RIPPLE Community Fund agreement. Council will also appoint members to the Library Board, consider a grant hosting request from the Oldman Rose Society, and approve routine minutes and a distribution list. A closed session is scheduled for HR and CAO updates.

• Multi-Purpose Facility activity space update with map and letters
• RIPPLE Community Fund agreement for 2025
• Appointments to Library Board (Jonathan Clark and Gordon Tolton)
• Oldman Rose Society grant hosting request
• Closed meeting for Administration HR and CAO updates

Regular Council

Council will decide on Municipal Borrowing Bylaw #1570-25 for a line of credit and Bylaw 1614-24 designating Lebel Mansion as a Municipal Historic Resource. They will also discuss a development permit for the Pincher Creek Curling Club, the Indoor Sport Courts Project, and a Multi-Purpose Facility activity space. Community grant opportunities for January 2025 will be reviewed.

• Municipal Borrowing Bylaw #1570-25 (line of credit)
• Bylaw 1614-24 designating Lebel Mansion as Municipal Historic Resource
• Development Permit 24-D0123 – Pincher Creek Curling Club
• Indoor Sport Courts Project update
• Community Grant Opportunities (January 2025)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet on January 8, 2025, to review administration reports, discuss a new Memorandum of Understanding, and consider a school speed zone.

• Years of Service Award for Jim VanOyen and Brooklynn Price
• Office Closure 2025
• RCMP Building Update
• MOU Discussion
• Mathew Halton School Speed Zone