County of Wetaskiwin public meetings in 2025

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a merit hearing for appeal D25-228, filed by Hillier against a refusal by the Development Authority. The hearing includes presentations from the authority, the appellant, and affected persons, followed by a decision. No specific property or development details are listed in the agenda.

• Single hearing item: appeal D25-228 regarding a refused development
• Presentations expected from Development Authority and appellant (Hillier)
• Affected persons may speak in support or opposition
• Board will announce a decision after the hearing

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for the 2025-26 year, approve accounts payable, and consider the 2026 operating and capital budget.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025-26
• Approval of accounts payable (Cheques 2872 to 2898)
• Review of 2026 Operating and Capital Budget
• Appointment of Auditor for 2025 Fiscal Year
• Approval of Mileage Rate and Per Diem for 2025-26

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will hear a delegation from ALUS Canada and discuss the 2026 Provincial ASB Conference and resolutions. Directors' reports on agricultural services, sustainable agriculture, and project costing are also presented for review.

• Delegation from Christine Campbell, ALUS Canada at 9:30 AM
• 2026 Provincial ASB Conference and resolutions discussion
• December 2025 Director of Agricultural Services Report
• November-December 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Report
• December 2025 Agricultural Services Project Costing Report

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will consider a rezoning request for a commercial property to industrial use and hear a proposal for a Coptic Orthodox Monastery. The body will also decide on tax abatements, contract renewals for park attendants, and funding for watershed associations.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025/34 to rezone Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 8123100 from General Commercial to Industrial
• Municipal tax abatement request for Bright Meadows Solar Project (Revolve Renewable Power Corp.)
• Contract renewals for Battle Lake Park and Mound Red Park attendants
• Funding requests from Pigeon Lake Watershed Association and Battle River Watershed Alliance
• Review of Negotiated Request for Proposal results for Buck Lake / Alder Flats Fire Station

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission will consider the 2026 operating and capital budget, elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025-26, and set signing authority. The meeting also includes reviews of monthly cash statements, a financial variance report, appointment of an auditor, and approval of accounts payable. Decisions on these items will shape the commission's financial and governance operations for the coming year.

• 2026 operating and capital budget – request for decision
• Election of chairperson for 2025-26
• Election of vice-chairperson for 2025-26
• Appointment of auditor for the 2025 fiscal year
• Accounts payable cheques 161 to 175 – request for decision

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin Library Board will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025-2026, consider a request from Wetaskiwin Public Library for additional 2026 budget funding, and vote on the 2026-2030 Plan of Service. The board will also review a financial report estimated to December 31, 2025, and a preliminary 2026 budget. Information items include minutes and reports from Alder Flats Buck Lake, Lakedell, Millet, and Winfield public libraries.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2025-2026
• Request for additional funding from City of Wetaskiwin for 2026 Library Board budget
• Adoption of 2026-2030 County of Wetaskiwin Library Board Plan of Service
• Financial report estimated to December 31, 2025, and preliminary 2026 budget review
• Minutes and reports from Alder Flats Buck Lake, Lakedell, Millet, and Winfield libraries

Council Budget

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review the 2026 Operating Budget and the 2026 Capital Budget. Both items are presented as requests for decision, with supporting PDFs attached. The meeting agenda lists these budget items under unfinished business.

• 2026 Operating Budget – request for decision
• 2026 Capital Budget – request for decision

The council unanimously approved a series of capital projects, including a $4 million upgrade of Range Road 255 and major drainage, bridge, and pavement works. It also adopted the 2026 operating budgets for multiple services, allocating tax support and reserve funds. Additional approvals covered fire‑truck purchases, water‑treatment studies, and equipment warranties.

• Approved Range Road 255 upgrade $4,000,000 from reserves (unanimous)
• Approved SE and Area Drainage Project $2,098,058 (grant and contributions) (unanimous)
• Approved Bridge File 00168 $2,252,400 (STIP and CCBF funding) (unanimous)
• Approved Bev Etta Estates pavement overlay $1,300,000 from LGFF (unanimous)
• Approved Township Road 472A pavement overlay $817,995 from LGFF (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Budget for Legislative Services $643,745 tax support (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Budget for Corporate Services $1,954,870 administration etc. (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Budget for Utilities $1,462,323 total tax support (unanimous)

Council Budget

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will reconvene on November 27, 2025, to continue budget deliberations that began on November 25, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to be closed to the public and will include a review of resolutions resulting from the closed session.

• Resume Budget Deliberations
• Closed to the Public
• Resolutions from Closed Session

Council General Meeting

The Wetaskiwin County Council meeting includes three public hearings on rezoning proposals and one on an area structure plan. Items include changing Gardner Lot 2 from General Commercial to Hamlet Residential, converting Poplar Lane from Agricultural to Conservation, and adopting the South Lake Business Park Area Structure Plan. The council will also consider a first‑reading rezoning for AAA Striping and a motion on the CAO bylaw and contract.

• Rezoning Lot 2, Gardner (GC → HR) – Bylaw 2025/30
• Rezoning Poplar Lane (AG → C) – Bylaw 2025/31
• South Lake Business Park Area Structure Plan – Bylaw 2025/32
• First reading rezoning AAA Striping & Seal Coating Service (GC → IN) – Bylaw 2025/34
• Notice of Motion – CAO Bylaw & Contract – BL201905

The council gave a second reading and then a third and final reading to Bylaw 2025/32, adopting the South Lake Business Park Area Structure Plan for Lot 2, Block 1. The bylaw was carried unanimously, authorizing the Reeve and CAO to sign. In the same meeting, the council also passed rezoning bylaws 2025/30 (Lot 2 to Hamlet Residential) and 2025/31 (Poplar Lane to Conservation), and gave a first reading to Bylaw 2025/34 (GC to Industrial). All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Bylaw 2025/32 (South Lake Business Park ASP) – passed, unanimous
• Passed Bylaw 2025/30 (Rezoning Lot 2 to Hamlet Residential) – passed, unanimous
• Passed Bylaw 2025/31 (Rezoning Poplar Lane to Conservation) – passed, unanimous
• Gave First Reading to Bylaw 2025/34 (Rezoning GC to Industrial) – approved, unanimous
• Approved agenda – carried unanimously
• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 – carried unanimously
• Accepted notice of motion – CAO Bylaw & Contract as information – carried unanimously
• Accepted CAO update as information – carried unanimously

Council Budget

The Wetaskiwin County Council will review the proposed 2026 operational budget, with presentations from each department, and then examine the proposed 2026 capital budget, including capital projects for fire, fleet, information services, roads and utilities. The agenda also includes a closed‑to‑the‑public segment and subsequent resolutions. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Overview of proposed 2026 operational budget (2026 Budget Deliberations.pdf)
• Operating budget presentations for Legislative Services, Administration, Financial Services, Assessment Services, Information Services, Communications, Building Maintenance, Protective Services, Bylaw Enforcement, Emergency Services, Public Works Operations, Fleet Management, Water Services, Wastewater Services, Solid Waste Management, Leisure & Community Services, Cemetery, Planning & Development, Economic Development, Agricultural Services, Library
• Overview of proposed 2026 capital budget
• Capital budget presentations for Fire Services, Fleet, Information Services, Roads, Utilities
• Closed‑to‑the‑public session and resulting resolutions

The council adopted several resolutions directing administration to add service enhancements to the draft 2026 budget, some funded from reserves and others from tax revenues. It also approved the removal of specific range roads from the five‑year gravel road plan and other adjustments to capital projects. One resolution to revisit cement stabilization costs was defeated. All decisions were carried unanimously except the defeated item.

• Resolution CB20251125.007 – include reserve‑funded service enhancements (e.g., summer students, cyber security) – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.008 – include tax‑funded service enhancements (e.g., mountain bike park, recreation FTE) – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.009 – exclude Pigeon Lake study and sidewalk/trail project – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.010 – revisit cement stabilization and chip seal costs on Township Road 472 – Defeated
• Resolution CB20251125.011 – remove Range Road 73 from 5‑year gravel road plan – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.012 – remove Range Road 253 from 5‑year gravel road plan – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.013 – move Range Road 255 to 2026 construction in paved road plan – Carried unanimously
• Resolution CB20251125.014 – remove Bridge File 78095 from 5‑year bridge plan – Carried unanimously

Council General Meeting

Council will hold public hearings for two rezoning applications: Bylaw 2025/28 (Barry) to change General Commercial to Hamlet Residential, and Bylaw 2025/26 (Mulhurst Bay) to rezone parcels. First readings will be considered for three additional rezoning bylaws and the South Lake Business Park Area Structure Plan. Council will also receive quarterly reports from RCMP detachments and assess grant applications and agricultural bursaries.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025/28 rezoning (Barry) – General Commercial to Hamlet Residential at Lot 6, Plan 2948HW, SW 14-47-28-W4M
• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025/26 rezoning at Mulhurst Bay – NE 11-47-28-W4M
• First reading of Bylaw 2025/30 and 2025/31 rezoning applications (Gardner and Poplar Lane)
• First reading of Bylaw 2025/32 South Lake Business Park Area Structure Plan
• Delegation from MLA Rick Wilson, Minister of Mental Health & Addictions

Council gave second and final readings to Bylaw 2025/28, changing Lot 6 from General Commercial to Hamlet Residential. The council also approved Bylaw 2025/26, redistricting portions of the Mulhurst Bay parcel to align with the 2025 Area Structure Plan. Bylaw 2025/04 was passed to close a road allowance and enter a lease agreement. Additional unanimous approvals included grant applications, a $1,000 agricultural bursary, and a 12‑month subdivision extension.

• Second Reading of Bylaw 2025/28 (Lot 6 rezoning) carried unanimously
• Third and Final Reading of Bylaw 2025/28 carried unanimously
• Second Reading of Bylaw 2025/26 (Mulhurst Bay redistricting) carried unanimously
• Third and Final Reading of Bylaw 2025/26 carried unanimously
• Second Reading of Bylaw 2025/04 (road closure and lease) carried (4‑0)
• Third and Final Reading of Bylaw 2025/04 carried (4‑0)
• Resolution to fund 2025 grant applications (Regional Waterline, etc.) carried unanimously
• Resolution to award $1,000 agricultural bursary carried unanimously

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Agricultural Service Board will meet to discuss and make decisions on several reports, including the Director of Agricultural Services report, project costing, and agricultural service provision maps covering weed infestations and roadside spraying. The board will also consider attending the 2025 Central Region ASB Conference and awarding agricultural bursaries to applicants.

• Director of Agricultural Services Report (Request for Decision)
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report – October 2025 (Request for Decision)
• October 2025 Agricultural Service Provision Maps: weed infestations, Orange Hawkweed, roadside spraying, roadside mowing (Request for Decision)
• Sustainable Agriculture Report August–October 2025 (Request for Decision)
• 2025 Agricultural Bursary Applications (9 applications, Request for Decision)

Agricultural Service Board Organizational Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is holding an organizational meeting to elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson for the 2025-2026 term. No other business or substantive decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of chairperson for 2025-2026 (Request for Decision)
• Election of vice-chairperson for 2025-2026 (Request for Decision)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, review financial reports, and consider a request for decision regarding road paving in Lakedell. The agenda also includes updates on administrative initiatives and emergency services.

• Approval of September 23, 2025 Council Special Meeting minutes
• Review of July and August 2025 bank reconciliations
• Lakedell Agricultural Society delegation on road conditions and paving
• Upcoming Elected Officials Education Program (EOEP) training request
• Chief Administrative Officer update (closed session)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the minutes of the September 23 special meeting, and several consent items. It also approved attendance at the Elected Officials Education Program and accepted a strategic initiatives update. A closed session was authorized to discuss matters exempt from public disclosure, after which the meeting was reopened to the public. Finally, the council accepted a pavement request from the Lakedell Agricultural Society as information.

• Approved agenda (Resolution CG20251028.001) – Carried Unanimously
• Approved September 23 special meeting minutes (Resolution CG20251028.002) – Carried Unanimously
• Accepted consent agenda items as information (Resolution CG20251028.003) – Carried Unanimously
• Advised attendance at EOEP training and hotel requirement (Resolution CG20251028.004) – Carried Unanimously
• Accepted strategic initiatives update as information (Resolution CG20251028.005) – Carried Unanimously
• Moved to closed session for confidential matters (Resolution CG20251028.006) – Carried Unanimously
• Reopened meeting to public (Resolution CG20251028.007) – Carried Unanimously
• Accepted CAO update as information (Resolution CG20251028.008) – Carried Unanimously

Council Organizational Meeting

The Council is holding an organizational meeting to fill leadership roles and committee seats for the 2025-2026 term. The body will decide on the appointment of the Reeve, Deputy Reeve, and various internal and external committee representatives.

• Appointment of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Appointments for internal, external, and joint committees
• Decision on Per Diem for 2025-2026
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Council meeting schedule

The council approved its agenda and accepted the board/committee listing as information. Councillor J. Bishop was declared Reeve by acclamation and Councillor K. Adair was appointed Deputy Reeve. Numerous internal and external committee appointments were confirmed, the per‑diem rates were left unchanged, and the 2025‑26 council meeting schedule was adopted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted board/committee listing appointments (unanimous)
• Appointed Reeve J. Bishop by acclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy Reeve K. Adair (unanimous)
• Set per‑diem rates at $150/half day and $260/full day (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025‑26 council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Agricultural Service Board members to Soil Conservation Act Appeal Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Subdivision & Development Appeal Board to Agricultural Pests Act and Weed Control Act Appeal Boards (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will conduct a merit hearing on discretionary permit D25-159. The hearing includes presentations by the Development Authority, the appellant, the applicants (Thomas and Diana Schuh), and comments from affected persons. After the presentations, the board will deliberate and issue a decision.

• Merit hearing on discretionary permit D25-159
• Development Authority presentation
• Appellant presentation
• Applicants presentation (Thomas and Diana Schuh)
• Public comments from affected persons

Council Special Meeting

Council will consider a proposed community management plan for municipal and environmental reserves at West Point Beach and Buck Lake Estates. Other decisions include amendments to approach installation policy, repeal of resource extraction operations policy, award of a Water for Life RFP, and a bridge replacement project. A closed session is also scheduled.

• Community Management Plan for Municipal and Environmental Reserves – West Point Beach & Buck Lake Estates (Request for Decision)
• Proposed Amendments to Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1 (Request for Decision)
• Proposed Repeal of Requirements for Resource Extraction Operations Policy #61.1.14 (Request for Decision)
• Water For Life Request for Proposals Award (Request for Decision)
• Bridge Design and Build Replacement Bridge File 00168 (Request for Decision)

Council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and adopted the Community Management Plan for West Point Beach and Buck Lake Estates. The council also adopted amendments to Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1, repealed Resource Extraction Operations Policy #61.1.14, awarded a $100,295 water feasibility study to GHD Limited, and approved a bridge replacement project costing up to $2,252,400 with a $1,877,000 design‑build contract to Formula Alberta Ltd. Additionally, the council scheduled the next general meeting for October 7, 2025, held a closed session, and accepted the CAO report.

• Approved September 9, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Community Management Plan for West Point Beach & Buck Lake Estates (unanimous)
• Adopted amendments to Approach Installation Policy #61.1.1 (unanimous)
• Repealed Resource Extraction Operations Policy #61.1.14 (unanimous)
• Awarded Water for Life feasibility study to GHD Limited, up to $100,295 (unanimous)
• Approved bridge replacement project up to $2,252,400; awarded design‑build contract to Formula Alberta Ltd. for $1,877,000 (unanimous)
• Scheduled general council meeting for October 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted CAO report in closed session (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

Council will hold three public hearings: the Poplar Lane Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 2025/23), repeal of the Battle Lake Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 2025/04), and a rezoning for Honey (CR to RR). First readings are scheduled for rezonings on properties in Barry and Mulhurst Bay. The agenda also includes a delegation from RCMP on quarterly reports, a traffic control bylaw amendment, a new hamlet boundaries bylaw, and decisions on multiple policy rescinds and amendments.

• Public hearing for Poplar Lane Area Structure Plan (SE 11-47-26-W4M)
• Public hearing to repeal Battle Lake Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 2006/03)
• Public hearing for rezoning of Honey lots 19 & 20 to Residential Recreation
• First reading for rezoning of Barry lot 6 from General Commercial to Hamlet Residential
• First reading for rezoning of parcels at Mulhurst Bay (NE 11-47-28-W4M)

The council unanimously approved several bylaws, including a new Traffic Control Bylaw, a Hamlet Boundaries and Rural Addressing Bylaw covering seven hamlets, and area structure plans for Poplar Lane and the repeal of the Battle Lake plan. It also approved a rezoning of two lots in the Village Creek Estates to Residential Recreation. In addition, three existing policies on information provision, computer purchases, and computer network use were rescinded or replaced. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved Traffic Control Bylaw 2025/27 (unanimous)
• Approved Hamlet Boundaries and Rural Addressing Bylaw 2025/28 (unanimous)
• Approved Poplar Lane Area Structure Plan Bylaw 2025/23 (unanimous)
• Approved repeal of Battle Lake Area Structure Plan Bylaw 2025/04 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Honey lots 19 & 20 to Residential Recreation Bylaw 2025/25 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Provision of Information to Council Policy 11.0.8 and adopted Councillor Inquiries Policy 11.0.8 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Computer Purchase Policy 12.0.6 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Computer Network & Internet Usage Policy 12.0.7 and replaced it with an administrative directive (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review several reports and requests for decision. Key items include funding for the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association and strategic planning for the 2026 budget.

• Funding request from the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA)
• 2025 Strategic Planning Session for the 2026 Budget
• Weed inspection, notice issuance, and enforcement process
• 2025 JEDI Ag Forum planning update
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report for August 2025

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review reports on protective services, public works, and planning, and consider requests for decisions on road rehabilitation, rezoning, and area structure plans.

• Intersection Improvement Options – Range Road 243A, 243, 242A
• Township Road 472 Rehabilitation – Request for Proposal 2025.3203.03
• Bylaw 2025/25 – First Reading – Rezoning Honey – Country Residential to Residential Recreation
• Bylaw 2025/23 – First Reading – Poplar Lane Area Structure Plan
• Formation of a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC)

Council approved the formation of a municipally controlled corporation to manage the regional water distribution system. The council also reallocated grant and tax funds for ERP implementation, road re‑graveling, facility upgrades and the Lakedell Road project. Additional actions included awarding a $458,405 contract for Township Road 472 rehabilitation, giving first readings to three development bylaws, extending a subdivision deadline, repealing a development officer policy, and directing a new request for proposals for the Transportation Master Plan.

• Approved formation of a municipally controlled corporation for the regional water distribution system (unanimous)
• Reallocated $200,000 tax + $46,406 LGFF for ERP, $560,000 tax for road re‑graveling, $150,000 and $50,000 facility upgrades to LGFF, and funded Lakedell Road with $937,747 LGFF, $263,254 tax, $217,221 reserve (unanimous)
• Awarded Magnum Infrastructure a revised Township Road 472 rehabilitation scope for $458,405.14 plus GST, with $33,705.14 from the Road Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to Bylaw 2025/23 adopting the Poplar Lane Area Structure Plan (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to Bylaw 2025/25 rezoning two lots in Village Creek Estates from Country Residential to Residential Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved a 12‑month extension for subdivision RW/22/15 until 18 Oct 2026 (unanimous)
• Repealed Development Officer Appointment Policy 61.0.2 (unanimous)
• Directed rejection of all Transportation Master Plan RFP proposals, to re‑issue the RFP, and approved negotiations with MPE Engineering for the Infrastructure Master Plan (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will hold public hearings regarding the formation of a Municipally Controlled Corporation and the Lomas Area Structure Plan. The body will also consider financial support for the Alder Flats Legion and amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw.

• Public hearing for the formation of a Municipally Controlled Corporation (MCC)
• Public hearing for Lomas Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 2025/20) at SW 27-46-6-W5M
• Request for financial support for Alder Flats Legion #267 water well repair
• Proposed Bylaw 2025/19 to amend Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024/70 (Schedules D, G, and H)
• Proposed Subdivision RW/25/12 (MPS File #25-SUB-060)

The council approved the Health & Safety Program Statement and passed Bylaw 2025/19, amending fee schedules in the Fees and Charges Bylaw. It also authorized $3,805.29 for Alder Flats Legion water‑well repairs and $50,000 for community‑facility projects. Additionally, the council approved a subdivision application with conditions and accepted a STARS presentation as information.

• Approved Health & Safety Program Statement (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2025/19 amending Schedules D, G, H of Fees and Charges Bylaw 2024/70 (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at 2025 Alberta CARE Conference for Councillors Krahn and Woitt (unanimous)
• Approved attendance at Horses of Hope Prime Rib Dinner for Reeve Bishop, Councillor Carwell and Krahn (unanimous)
• Approved $3,805.29 (50%) financial assistance to Alder Flats Legion for water‑well repair (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 community‑facility funding (Angus Ridge Hall $40,000; Buck Lake Seniors $0; Central Community Grounds $10,000) (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision RW/25/12 for Audrey Bannister with listed conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted STARS presentation as information (unanimous)

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will review reports on agricultural services and consider several decisions. Items include a request for decision on a creek water quality sampling program, a service contract with Alberta Transportation, a grant agreement for 2025‑2029, and resolutions from the Central Region meeting. The board will also receive updates on sustainable agriculture and project costing.

• Creek Water Quality Sampling Program – Request for Decision
• Alberta Transportation – Service Contract – Request for Decision
• ASB Grant Agreement 2025‑2029 – Request for Decision
• Central Region Meeting – Resolutions – Request for Decision
• July 2025 Agricultural Services Project Costing Report

Council General Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on a proposed area structure plan for the Firefly & Fiddle RV Resort. Delegations and requests for decisions include updates on roads, tax relief for non-residential properties, a boat launch repair, and utility costs. The council will also consider first reading of another area structure plan bylaw and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing for Firefly & Fiddle RV Resort Area Structure Plan (NW 25-45-1-W5M)
• Request for decision on tax relief for non-residential properties
• Request for decision on Mulhurst Bay Boat Launch repair
• Request for decision regarding Chinook Propulsion Technologies
• First reading of Bylaw 2025/20 for Lomas Area Structure Plan (SW 27-46-6-W5M)

The council approved the Firefly & Fiddle Area Structure Plan, authorizing the addition of new RV sites and amenities. It also directed road upgrades for RR 255, Bevetta Estates and Township Rd 472, and approved a tax‑relief payment agreement for non‑residential properties. Additional actions included changing the July council date, adding utility charges to the tax roll, funding a boat‑launch repair, and leasing land to Chinook Propulsion Technologies.

• Approved phased blended approach for RR 255 and Bevetta Estates upgrades and tender for Township Rd 472 using $223,000 from the Road Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Gave Second Reading to Bylaw 2025/21 (Firefly & Fiddle Area Structure Plan) (unanimous)
• Gave Third and Final Reading to Bylaw 2025/21, declaring it passed and authorizing signatures (unanimous)
• Approved payment agreement for non‑residential tax relief, waiving penalties for compliant accounts (unanimous)
• Changed General Council Meeting date from July 22 2025 to July 29 2025 (unanimous)
• Added $40,401.16 of outstanding utility charges to the tax roll effective June 24 2025 (unanimous)
• Allocated $22,000 from the Recreation Operational Parks Unexpected Reserve to repair Mulhurst Bay Boat Launch (unanimous)
• Approved a three‑year lease of County land to Chinook Propulsion Technologies at $1,000 per year, subject to permitting conditions (unanimous)

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear a discretionary permit appeal for D25-019 on June 12, 2025. The board will review presentations from the Development Authority, three appellants, and affected persons before making a decision.

• Merit hearing for Discretionary Permit D25-019
• Appeals by James Burton, B & R Hunker, and L. Kowalski
• Review of Development Permit D25_019 and DA Report
• Public hearing for Aspen Grove Appeal
• Approval of post-meeting minutes from February and March 2025

Library Board

The Library Board will approve minutes from March 12, 2025, and consider decisions on five information items: correspondence regarding the Provincial Priorities Act, designation of Pigeon Lake Library as a public library grant recipient, approval of minutes from Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library and Lakedell Area Community Library Society, and manager's reports from Millet Public Library.

• Correspondence – Provincial Priorities Act – Request for Decision
• Pigeon Lake Library – Public Library Grant Recipient – Request for Decision
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library – February and AGM Minutes – Request for Decision
• Lakedell Area Community Library Society – March 2025 Minutes – Request for Decision
• Millet Public Library – January, February, & March 2025 Manager’s Reports – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will meet to approve minutes, accounts payable, and a delegation request for dust suppression on Township Road 480. The agenda includes a request for decision on a Firefly and Fiddle RV Resort area structure plan and a public auction parcel reserve bid.

• First Reading of Bylaw 2025/21 – Firefly and Fiddle RV Resort Area Structure Plan
• Request for Dust Suppression – Township Road 480
• 2025 Reserve Bid for Public Auction Parcel June 16, 2025
• Proposed Bylaw 2025-22 to Repeal Bylaw 2019-42
• STARS Landing Pad Request for Quotation Award

The Council directed Administration to award the STARS Landing Pad contract to TBL Construction for Option #3 at a cost of $123,300, using capital budget funds and additional $8,000 from the Mulhurst Bay Fire Department Society. An extra contingency of $12,300 may be drawn from the Zone 3 General Fire Reserve, with total project cost not to exceed $135,630. All items were carried unanimously.

• Approved reserve bid of $5,000 for tax‑recovery parcel (unanimous)
• Rescinded previous skidsteer resolution and awarded $170,602.57 loader to Horizon Ag & Turf (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to obtain more information on Range Road 255, Township Road 472 and Bevetta Estates for next meeting (unanimous)
• Supported revised scope of work for Range Road 10, Township Road 460 and Range Road 262 (unanimous)
• Authorized blended gravel supply contracts from county stockpiles and third‑party vendors (unanimous)
• Approved STARS Landing Pad contract to TBL Construction for up to $135,630 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 2025/21 for Firefly & Fiddle RV Resort Area Structure Plan and ordered a public hearing (unanimous)
• Passed Bylaw 2025/22 repealing Bylaw 2019/49 after third reading (unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will consider a request for decision to replace a Xylem wastewater pump. They will also review and approve the minutes from the April 29 general meeting. The meeting is held via video conference.

• Proposed replacement of Xylem wastewater pump – request for decision

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review several requests for decisions regarding infrastructure and waste management. The body is discussing tender awards for road supplies and upgrades to transfer stations.

• Proposed changes to Solid Waste Management Policy 40.3.1
• Tender award for a 3-year supply of Calcium Chloride (2025-2027)
• Request for Decision on Lakedell Agricultural Society road conditions and paving
• Request for Proposal results for Transfer Station Upgrades
• Final acquisition decision for Roll 273381 following public auction

The council unanimously approved several contracts and policy changes, including a $354,082.49 transfer‑station upgrade. It also approved a land acquisition, amendments to the waste‑management policy, and a county‑wide recycling round‑up. Additional items included travel authorizations and a road‑paving request noted for future planning.

• Awarded Calcium Chloride 3‑year supply contract to Kortech Calcium Services Ltd. (unanimous)
• Approved application to Alberta Land Titles for final acquisition of NW 14‑47‑28‑W4M, Block 6, Lot 11 and eviction of current owners (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Waste Management Policy 40.3.1 adding illegal‑dumping prohibition, scavenging rules, and RFID card requirements (unanimous)
• Awarded Transfer Station Upgrades to Flowpoint Environmental Systems for $354,082.49 + GST, funded from Solid Waste Capital Reserve (unanimous)
• Approved Recycling Round Up agreement with Product Care Association of Canada for hazardous‑waste com‑mingling (unanimous)
• Accepted Lakedell Agricultural Society’s road‑paving request as information for future capital plan (unanimous)
• Approved Reeve Bishop’s attendance at the Alberta Planning Institute conference in Banff, Oct 19‑21 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Reeve Bishop’s travel to Alberta Counsel Event (July 5 2025) and Minister Dreeshen Event (July 6 2025) (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will hear delegations from the RCMP, the Director of Leisure & Community Services, the Director of Agricultural Services, the Director of Emergency Services, and the Acting Director of Public Works. Decisions are requested on FCSS spring grant recommendations, tenders for park attendants at Red Deer Lake and Twin Lakes, 2025 weed inspector appointments, a funding request from the Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative, and fleet capital equipment replacements. Several consent agenda items and a closed session are also scheduled.

• RCMP quarterly report from Wetaskiwin, Thorsby, and Breton detachments
• FCSS spring 2025 grant recommendations – Request for Decision
• Tender results for Red Deer Lake Park Attendant and Twin Lakes Park Attendant for 2025 season
• Request for funding and representation from Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative
• Tender results for 2025 fleet capital skidsteer and gravel trailer replacements

The council approved a $40,000 Family and Community Support Services grant distribution and awarded park attendant contracts for Red Deer Lake and Twin Lakes. It authorized fleet purchases of a Caterpillar loader for $185,000 and a gravel trailer for $86,978. The council funded a $27,312.88 seed‑treating package for the Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative and appointed five weed inspectors. It also declared June 2‑8, 2025 as Seniors’ Week.

• Approved $40,000 Family & Community Support Services Grant distribution (unanimous)
• Awarded Red Deer Lake Campground contract to Andrew Comely for $10,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Twin Lakes Campground contract to Carson Colby for $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Caterpillar 275XE loader for $185,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of gravel trailer for $86,978 (unanimous)
• Funded $27,312.88 seed treating package for Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative (unanimous)
• Appointed five weed inspectors under the Weed Control Act (unanimous)
• Declared June 2‑8, 2025 as Seniors’ Week (unanimous)

Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission

The Northeast Pigeon Lake Regional Services Commission will review financial reports, approve 2024 audited statements, and consider amendments to the Rates & Charges Bylaw. The body will also discuss the Golden Days Emergency Access Road and appoint an auditor for 2025.

• Amendments to Rates & Charges Bylaw (Bylaw 2024/01)
• Golden Days Emergency Access Road update
• Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater System Capacity Review
• Appointment of 2025 Auditor
• Approval of 2024 Audited Financial Statements

South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission

The South Pigeon Lake Regional Wastewater Commission will consider a series of financial reports, including a financial variance report, monthly cash statements, and accounts payable listings. A delegation from BDO Canada LLP will present the 2024 audited financial statements for decision. The commission also will review an asset management plan and system capacity study, and discuss the appointment of an auditor for the 2025 fiscal year.

• 2024 Audited Financial Statements presented by BDO Canada LLP – Request for Decision
• Financial Variance Report to April 15, 2025 – Request for Decision
• Monthly Cash Statements for December 2024 through March 2025 – Request for Decision
• Asset Management Plan & System Capacity Study – Request for Decision
• Appointment of Auditor for the 2025 Fiscal Year – Request for Decision

Agricultural Service Board Meeting

The Agricultural Service Board will meet to review reports on sustainable agriculture and project costing. The board is seeking decisions on a funding request from the Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative and the potential rescinding of a 'Do Not Spray' policy.

• Funding and representation request from Wetaskiwin Seed & Grain Cooperative
• Proposed rescinding of Do Not Spray Policy #62.4.3
• 2025 Growing Season Weed Control Plan and inspection process
• Sustainable Agriculture Report
• Agricultural Service Project Costing Report for April 2025

Council General Meeting

The Council will consider several tax-related bylaws, including the 2025 Property and Supplemental Tax Bylaw and various special tax bylaws for drainage and sewer projects. The meeting also includes requests for decisions on recreation funding for Zones 1, 3, 4, and 5.

• Bylaw 2025-07: 2025 Property and Supplemental Tax Bylaw
• Special tax bylaws for Hamlet of Winfield sewer extensions and Bearhills Lake Drainage District
• 2024 Audited Financial Statements review
• Recreation funding requests for Zones 1, 3, 4, and 5
• Second Subdivision Extension RW/23/02 (MPS File #23-R-646)

The council approved the Terms of Reference for the Wizard Lake Boating Working Group. It granted $19,020 in Zone 1 recreation funding (vote 5‑2) and transferred $15,000 from Operating to Capital Reserves. Several bylaws were adopted, including the 2025 Property and Supplemental Tax Bylaw and multiple special‑tax bylaws for Bearhills Lake, Curilane Beach, and Winfield sewer extensions.

• Approved Terms of Reference for Wizard Lake Boating Working Group (unanimous)
• Approved $19,020 Zone 1 recreation grant (5‑2)
• Approved $15,000 transfer from Operating to Capital Reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025/07 Property and Supplemental Tax (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025/08 Special Tax for Bearhills Lake Drainage District (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025/09 Cancellation of municipal tax for Church Manse (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025/10 Special Tax for Curilane Beach dust treatment (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025/11 Special Tax for Sewer Extension in Hamlet of Winfield (unanimous)

Council General Meeting

The Wetaskiwin County Council will vote on several items, including the tender results for the 2025 Alder Flats Phase II and Range Road 12 (Lakedell Road) capital projects. Delegations will present decisions on a reserve land auction, Zone 2 recreation facility and program funding, the Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall construction update, and a proposed Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery bylaw. Additional items include an MRF GPS proposal, ERP funding update, and various invitations and potential grant opportunities.

• Tender results for 2025 Alder Flats Phase II and Range Road 12 (Lakedell Road) – request for decision
• Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall construction project update – request for decision
• 2025 Zone 2 recreation funding request – facility and programs – request for decision
• Proposed Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery Bylaw (Bylaw 2024/69) – request for decision
• 2025 reserve bid for public auction parcels – request for decision

Council unanimously approved the reserve bids for four tax‑recovery parcels to be auctioned on May 9, 2025, with reserve prices ranging from $32,500 to $767,000. The council also approved $65,832.13 for Zone 2 recreation facility operations and $43,415 for Zone 2 recreation programs, and passed Bylaw 2024/69 for the Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery. It directed an RFP for the Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall, tabled a $25,000 GPS software request, and awarded contracts worth $3,110,078.54 for Alder Flats Phase II upgrades and Range Road 12 improvements.

• Approved reserve bids for four tax‑recovery parcels (reserve prices $32,500‑$767,000) – unanimous
• Approved $65,832.13 Zone 2 recreation facility operations funding and $1,922.87 to capital reserves – unanimous
• Approved $43,415 Zone 2 recreation program funding and $1,755 transferred to capital reserves – unanimous
• Passed Bylaw 2024/69 (Wetaskiwin Memorial Cemetery) with third and final reading – unanimous
• Directed administration to issue an RFP for the Buck Lake/Alder Flats Fire Hall – unanimous
• Tabled $25,000 request for GPS software replacement for Protective Services and Bylaw Department – unanimous
• Awarded contracts to TBL Construction Ltd. for Alder Flats Phase II upgrades ($1,477,797.75) and Range Road 12 upgrades ($1,262,059.10), approving total project cost $3,110,078.54 – unanimous
• Approved attendance at the NASCAR Canada NAPA 300 Auto Race event on July 12, 2025 – unanimous

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will hold a public hearing on proposed road closure Bylaw 2025-04 and hear delegations on community management plans for West Point Beach and Buck Lake Estates, as well as broadband opportunities from Bearspaw First Nation and Missing Link Internet. Under new business, they will discuss a direct control development permit for Horizon Motorsports Ltd., tender results for the Twin Lakes Park Attendant, and several bylaw amendments including changes to the Fire Services Bylaw and the Emergency Advisory Committee Bylaw.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-04: proposed road closure and lease of road allowance
• Direct Control Development Permit D25/021 for Horizon Motorsports Ltd. at NW 20-46-24-W4M
• Delegation from Bearspaw First Nation on Buck Lake fiber-to-the-home broadband opportunity
• Tender results for Twin Lakes Park Attendant for the 2025 season
• Proposed amendment to Fire Services Bylaw (Bylaw 2025/02)

The council unanimously approved a development permit for Horizon Motorsports Ltd. to operate a racetrack, with specific conditions on height, drainage, and safety codes. It also gave first reading to a road‑closure bylaw, awarded the Twin Lakes Campground contract, and approved several other items including utility charge transfer and fire‑service funding allocations.

• Approved Development Permit D25/021 for Horizon Motorsports racetrack (unanimous)
• Gave First Reading to Bylaw 2025/04 for road closure and lease (unanimous)
• Awarded Twin Lakes Campground contract to Abram Neudorf, $25,500 annual (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of hybrid advertising for Pipestone Flyer (unanimous)
• Referred West Point Beach Community Management Plan to Planning & Development Committee (unanimous)
• Referred Buck Lake Estates Community Management Plan to Planning & Development Committee (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $44,232.62 utility charges to tax roll (unanimous)
• Directed administration to investigate Missing Link Internet presentation (unanimous)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 Library Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from February 25, 2025. The main item of new business is a proposed amendment to Financial Management Policy 3.0, which the board is asked to decide on. No other substantive items are listed.

• Proposed Amendment to Financial Management Policy 3.0 – Request for Decision

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will discuss a revised five-year capital budget for 2026 to 2030, approve rezoning bylaws, and review road and drainage projects. The meeting also includes the approval of accounts payable and tender results for park and road upgrades.

• Revised 5 Year Capital Budget for 2026 to 2030
• Bylaw 2024/45 – Proposed Rezoning – Conservation (C) to Country Residential (CR)
• Road Realignment – Township Road 465A
• Tender Award – Range Road 243 Drainage Improvements
• Tender Results – 2025 Gravelled Road Upgrades

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a preliminary hearing on a refusal (case D25-001). Presentations will be made by the Development Authority, the applicant, and affected persons, followed by summation. The board will adjourn and issue a decision at a later date.

• Preliminary hearing for appeal D25-001 (refusal)

Library Board

The County of Wetaskiwin Library Board will elect a chair and vice-chair for 2025, approve October 2024 minutes, and decide on multiple funding and budget requests. Items include consideration of 2024 Recreation Board funding for Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library, a software update for the same library, annual reports from local libraries, and approval of 2025 budgets for Alder Flats Buck Lake, Lakedell (Pigeon Lake), Millet, and Winfield libraries.

• Election of Chairperson for 2025
• Election of Vice-Chairperson for 2025
• Alder Flats Buck Lake Public Library – consideration of funding from 2024 Recreation Board
• Annual reports from Alder Flats/Buck Lake, Lakedell (Pigeon Lake), and Winfield libraries
• 2025 budget approvals for Alder Flats Buck Lake, Lakedell, Millet, and Winfield libraries

Council General Meeting

County council will consider a proposed amendment to the Fire Bylaw and appoint Fire Guardians for the 2025 season. They will also decide on ice rental rates for Winfield, a firewood supply tender, and several internal policy changes including vehicle use, employee travel, and tax cancellations. The meeting includes reports from Protective Services, Development, Public Works, and RCMP.

• Proposed amendment to Fire Bylaw and appointment of Fire Guardians for 2025 fire season
• Winfield ice rental rate comparison and decision for 2025-26 season
• Supply and delivery of bagged firewood tender
• Multiple internal policy amendments (county vehicle use, employee subsistence & travel, council travel, tax cancellations, rescinding sale of county property policy)
• Child Care Needs Assessment virtual session

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board holds a public hearing to consider an appeal regarding discretionary permit D24-251. Presentations are scheduled from the development authority, appellant, applicant, and affected persons. The board will close the hearing and later issue a decision.

• Public hearing on appeal D24-251 regarding a discretionary permit
• Development authority presentation with report and appendix documents
• Appellant and applicant submissions, including a redacted package
• Opportunity for affected persons to present
• Board will close hearing and render a decision

Council General Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2025/01, a proposed Area Structure Plan for parcels at Mulhurst Bay (roll #2720.00), known as Charmed Resorts. Other decisions include awarding a gravel road maintenance contract, amending fees and charges bylaw, and setting the date for the 2025 public auction. Several consent items and reports are also on the agenda.

• Public Hearing: Bylaw 2025/01 – Area Structure Plan for parcels at Mulhurst Bay (Charmed Resorts)
• Request for Decision: Gravel Road Maintenance Contract (PA07) RFP results
• Bylaw 2025-03: Amend Fees and Charges Schedule J
• Set sale date for 2025 Public Auction
• Penalty cancellation request for Roll 347200

SDAB Hearing

The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hold a hearing on appeal D24-044 regarding a stop order issued to R. Grant for Riggs Vintage Mazda. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair, and adopt previous meeting minutes.

• Hearing on appeal D24-044 — stop order for R. Grant / Riggs Vintage Mazda
• Public hearing with presentations from development authority, appellant, and affected persons
• Nomination and election of SDAB chair and vice-chair for 2025
• Adoption of minutes from past SDAB meetings (Jan 16, Nov 14, Nov 29, 2023)
• Supporting documents include a development authority report, appeal application, and stop order notice

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will hold public hearings on a spot rezoning from General Commercial to Agricultural and the Bear Creek Cabins Area Structure Plan. They will also hear RCMP quarterly reports, consider proposed fire services enhancements including a 10-year capital reserve plan, and make decisions on the 2025 strategic plan, 2026-2030 operating and capital budgets, and a funding request from the Alder Flats Agricultural Society.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024/63 – spot rezoning of Lot 1, Plan 9121712 (NE 21-46-25-W4M) from General Commercial to Agricultural
• Public hearing on Bylaw 2024/65 – Bear Creek Cabins Area Structure Plan (SW 8-46-2-W5M)
• Proposed fire services enhancements including a 10-year Fire Capital Reserve Plan and RainStream™ Mobile Towers
• Decision on 3-year operating and 5-year capital budgets for 2026-2030
• Alder Flats Agricultural Society request for funding

Council General Meeting

The County of Wetaskiwin Council will review tender results for the 2025 Buck Lake Park attendant and consider public member appointments for the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board. The meeting also includes a request for decision regarding electronic fund transfer capabilities.

• Tender results for Buck Lake Park Attendant 2025 season
• Public member appointments for the Subdivision & Development Appeal Board (SDAB)
• Notice of Motion regarding Electronic Fund Transfer Capability
• Accounts Payable to December 13, 2024