Wheatland County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Council
The Wheatland County Council will hold second and third readings of Bylaw 2024-03 for a road closure and first reading of Bylaw 2024-07 for the Goldfinch raw water line borrowing. A consent agenda will approve minutes, library reports, and correspondence. New business includes resolutions on post‑secondary education access, a Rural Pathway RMA, and the presentation of the Interim Operating and Capital Budgets for 2025‑2029. An encroachment agreement for 8th Avenue in Gleichen will also be reviewed.
- Bylaw 2024-03 – Road Closure (second and third reading)
- Bylaw 2024-07 – Goldfinch Raw Water Line Borrowing (first reading)
- Interim Operating Budget 2025‑2027 and Interim Capital Budget 2025‑2029
- Encroachment Agreement 112 – 8th Avenue Gleichen
- Resolution: Enhancing Access to Post‑Secondary Education for Rural Alberta Students
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review a development permit for four existing buildings on a 2.14‑ha parcel in Carseland, and consider two subdivision applications that would create new parcels of approximately 17.7 ha (43.7 ac) with a 47 ha remainder, and 4.9 ha (12.1 ac) with a 30 ha remainder, respectively. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the agenda, minutes, and other planning matters.
- DP2024-129: Development permit for four existing buildings on a 2.14 ha (5.28 ac) parcel in Carseland, requiring variances.
- SD2024-007: Subdivision to create a ~17.67 ha (43.67 ac) parcel with a ~47.03 ha (116.33 ac) remainder (Legal SE-15-25-23-W4M).
- SD2024-016: Subdivision to create a ~4.89 ha (12.09 ac) parcel with a ~30.04 ha (74.36 ac) remainder (Legal NE-27-24-25-W4M).
Regular Council
The Wheatland County Council will hold public hearings and readings on Bylaw 2024-36 to change land from Crown to Agricultural classification. It will also conduct the third reading of Bylaw 2024-22 for the Strathmore‑Wheatland Intermunicipal Development Plan and review Bylaw 2024-38 for the Agricultural Service Board. Additional items include approval of the Goldfinch Raw Water Supply budget and a reserve bid for the December 12 property tax auction.
- Bylaw 2024-36 – Land Redesignation (Crown to Agricultural) public hearing and readings
- Bylaw 2024-22 – Strathmore‑Wheatland Intermunicipal Development Plan third reading
- Bylaw 2024-38 – Agricultural Service Board Bylaw readings
- Goldfinch Raw Water Supply – budget approval
- Reserve Bid – December 12, 2024 property tax auction
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss draft interim capital and operating budgets for 2025. The committee will also review proposed amendments to the Strathmore & Wheatland Intermunicipal Development Plan.
- Draft 2025 Interim Capital and Operating Budgets
- Strathmore & Wheatland Intermunicipal Development Plan Proposed Amendments
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports and proposals, including the council correspondence process, a Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association report, a draft parks bylaw, membership for the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, a speed limit discussion for TWP Road 254, right‑to‑farm information, and draft interim capital and operating budgets for 2025.
- Review Draft Parks Bylaw
- Consider Subdivision and Development Appeal Board membership requirements
- Discuss speed limit on TWP Road 254
- Examine Right to Farm information and Agricultural Operations Practices Act
- Review Draft 2025 Interim Capital and Operating Budgets
Public Presentation Committee
The Public Presentation Committee is meeting to hear from two delegations. The session includes discussions on Catholic education in Wheatland County and a proposal for a CT scanner at Strathmore Hospital.
- Presentation by Harry Salm regarding Catholic Education in Wheatland County
- Presentation by Dr. Sultan Nelson and Dr. Alex Kozairz of Frontier Diagnostics regarding the Strathmore Hospital CT Proposal
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider several development permit applications, including a time‑extension request for a truck stop (DP2022‑216) and a new golf‑course clubhouse project covering 220 acres (DP2024‑013). It will also review permits for a moved‑on dwelling with a variance, an on‑farm slaughter facility (abattoir), and various accessory dwelling proposals. A subdivision application (SD2024‑019) to adjust land boundaries will be examined. The meeting includes routine agenda adoption and a closed‑session portion.
- DP2022‑216 – Time extension request for a truck stop (18.36 ac)
- DP2024‑013 – Golf course clubhouse development (89.22 ha / 220.46 ac)
- DP2024‑067 – Moved‑on dwelling, detached garage, retaining wall with variance (0.24 ha / 0.58 ac)
- DP2024‑078 – Abattoir (on‑farm slaughter) proposal (10.10 ha / 24.98 ac)
- SD2024‑019 – Subdivision boundary adjustment creating parcels of ±3.16 ha and ±61.49 ha
Regular Council
Wheatland County Council will consider three land redesignations, a proposed fee schedule, and a notice of motion regarding proportional representation on housing management boards. The meeting will also include RCMP updates and various departmental reports.
- Bylaw 2024-31: Land redesignation (AG to DCD)
- Bylaw 2024-06: Land redesignation (AG to NRE)
- Bylaw 2024-33: Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw
- Notice of Motion: Proportional Representation on Housing Management Body Boards
- RCMP Update from Strathmore Detachment
Organizational Meeting
The council is meeting to nominate and elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve. The session includes appointing members to various boards and committees and reviewing the 2025 draft meeting calendar.
- Nomination and election of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve
- Annual review of the Code of Conduct Bylaw 2023-18
- Appointment of signing authorities and 2024 audit services
- Appointments to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and Community Enhancement Regional Board
- Appointment to the Drumheller Area Health Foundation Committee
Regular Council
The council will hold a public hearing and read Bylaw 2024-06 concerning the land redesignation from the Agricultural (AG) district to the Natural Resource (NRE) district. Additional items include a memorandum of agreement for the Canada Community Benefit Fund, updates to the County-owned land leasing policy, an ASB bursary policy update, and a property update for Roll #6274000. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and closed‑session discussions.
- Bylaw 2024-06 – Land Redesignation (AG to NRE) public hearing
- Canada Community Benefit Fund – Memorandum of Agreement
- Revised Leasing of County‑Owned Land Policy
- ASB Bursary Policy Update
- Property Update: Roll #6274000
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider two development permit applications and three subdivision requests. The body will review proposals for a new on-farm slaughter facility and a manufactured home, alongside several land parcel adjustments.
- DP2024-078: Proposal for an Abattoir (On-Farm Slaughter) at Plan 1811393, Block 6, Lot 1
- DP2024-327: Proposal for a Type 2 Manufactured Dwelling at Plan 2211502, Block 2, Lot 3
- SD2024-010: Proposal to create two ± 2.03 ha parcels from SW-27-23-25-W4M
- SD2024-011: Proposal to create a ± 6.16 ha parcel from SE-14-22-25-W4M
- SD2024-013: Proposal to adjust boundaries at Plan 9510636, Lot 1 and SW-14-24-23-W4M
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review the proposed 2025 budget and discuss support for 4-H Clubs. The agenda includes a presentation on Alberta's "Right to Farm" and a report on the 2026 Summer Tour.
- Proposed 2025 ASB Budget
- Presentation by Janet Patriquin on Alberta's "Right to Farm"
- Discussion on 4-H Club Support in Wheatland County
- ASB Summer Tour 2026 Report
- Fourth Quarter 2024 Agricultural Fieldman Report
Regular Council
Wheatland County Council will conduct public hearings and readings for two bylaws regarding land use and development. The meeting also includes departmental reports and a closed session regarding a Strathmore annexation request.
- Bylaw 2024-22: Strathmore-Wheatland Intermunicipal Development Plan (Public Hearing, First and Second Readings)
- Bylaw 2024-26: Land Redesignation from CS to HC (Public Hearing and All Readings)
- 2024 Strathmore and Wheatland County Christmas Hamper Donation
- DP 2024-071 development permit discussion
- Closed session regarding Strathmore Annexation Request and High Eagle Campground Geotechnical Review
Regular Council
Wheatland County Council will conduct second and third readings of Bylaw 2024-18, which updates electoral boundaries. The meeting also includes readings of Bylaw 2024-28 for the Agricultural Service Board, a consent agenda, and several new‑business items such as shredding, a letter of support for glyphosate, and an encroachment agreement for 2 Speargrass Blvd. Additional items include a draft project funding policy for the Agricultural Service Board and a request for a letter of support for the Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association.
- Bylaw 2024-18 – Electoral Boundaries Bylaw (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 2024-28 – Agricultural Service Board Bylaw (reading)
- Encroachment Agreement – Plan 0311146, Block 5, Lot 15 (2 Speargrass Blvd.)
- ASB Draft Project Funding Policy
- Letter of Support for Glyphosate
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider five development permit applications and two subdivision requests. These items include proposals for resource extraction, business operations, and residential dwellings.
- DP2023-056: Natural Resource Extraction with two Variances (Plan 8711027)
- DP2024-065: Dog kennel for training, boarding, and grooming (Plan 0211804)
- DP2024-098: Modular primary dwelling and accessory dwelling with variance (Plan 0812766)
- SD2024-006: Boundary adjustment resulting in two parcels (Lot 1, Plan 9111291)
- SD2024-009: Creation of a ± 2.06 ha parcel (Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1612417)
Regular Council
The Wheatland County Council meeting will include second and third readings of Bylaw 2024‑18, which updates electoral boundaries. The agenda also lists readings of Procedure Bylaw 2024‑24 and Road Licensing Bylaw 2024‑27, as well as reports on finance, transportation, and community services. A closed‑session will address a shareholder agreement and organizational chart/pay‑grid changes.
- Bylaw 2024‑18 – Electoral Boundaries Bylaw (second and third readings)
- Bylaw 2024‑24 – Procedure Bylaw (reading)
- Bylaw 2024‑27 – Road Licensing Bylaw (third reading)
- Gravel Stockpile Sites – lease renewals
- Closed‑session: shareholder agreement and organizational chart/pay‑grid revisions
Public Presentation Committee
The Public Presentation Committee will hear two presentations: a Workforce Development Strategy Project Report from Community Futures Wild Rose, and an update from the Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing.
- Presentation by Chantale Sangster (Community Futures Wild Rose) – Workforce Development Strategy Project Report
- Presentation by Michelle Bissett (Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce) – Update
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review Bylaw 2024-24, a Procedure Bylaw draft. Council will formally recognize grant funding received. A discussion will be held on camping at the Severn Creek Dam Recreation Area.
- Bylaw 2024-24 – Procedure Bylaw (draft)
- Council recognition of grant funding
- Discussion of camping at Severn Creek Dam Recreation Area
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider six development permit applications and four subdivision requests. These include variance requests for agricultural and residential structures and proposals to create new land parcels.
- DP2024-037: Variance for rail spur line expansion at an agricultural processing facility
- DP2024-083: Proposal for an automotive and equipment servicing shop for gravel crushing equipment
- DP2024-322: Application for a second accessory dwelling
- SD2024-001: Proposal to create a ± 7.05 ha parcel
- SD2024-008: Subdivision of lands in Gleichen to create a ± 0.06 ha parcel
Regular Council
The Wheatland County Council meeting will include public hearings and readings for four land redesignation bylaws (Bylaw 2023-25, 2024-15, 2024-20, and 2024-10) and a Road Licensing Bylaw (2024-27). Additional new business items include a fire ban notification, a mutual aid agreement with the Town of Strathmore, and requests from the Wheatland Housing Management Body. The meeting also features a consent agenda and various correspondence items.
- Bylaw 2023-25 – Land redesignation from Agriculture General District to Direct Control District
- Bylaw 2024-15 – Land redesignation from Country Residential District to Agriculture General District
- Bylaw 2024-20 – Land redesignation from Agriculture General District to Community Service District
- Bylaw 2024-27 – Road Licensing Bylaw
- Fire Services Mutual Aid Agreement with the Town of Strathmore
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications and one subdivision application. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from the June 11, 2024, meeting.
- Development Permit DP 2024-036
- Development Permit DP 2024-054
- Development Permit DP 2024-063
- Subdivision Application SD2024-002
Special Meeting
Wheatland County Council is holding a special meeting on July 9, 2024. The agenda includes a closed session regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Lakes of Muirfield Development.
- Closed session discussion regarding Lakes of Muirfield Development RFP
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board will discuss new program initiatives and draft policies for awards and project funding. The meeting includes presentations from the Farmers' & Property Rights Advocate Office and Environment and Protected Areas. The board will also review recent moisture updates.
- Review of Draft Awards Policy
- Review of Draft Project Funding Policy
- Presentation: Farmers' & Property Rights Advocate Office
- Presentation: Environment and Protected Areas
- Discussion of 2024 ASB Program Initiatives
Regular Council
Council will conduct public hearings for Bylaw 2024-10 regarding land redesignation to Country Residential District. The agenda also includes reviews of the Electoral Boundaries Bylaw and a new Procedure Bylaw. Additionally, the meeting covers a recreation cost-sharing agreement with the Town of Strathmore.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-10 (Land Redesignation)
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-18 (Electoral Boundaries)
- Town of Strathmore recreation cost sharing agreement
- Muirfield Paving capital project scope change
- Lyalta Community Club request for gravel and in-kind services
Regular Council
Wheatland County Council will hold a public hearing for Bylaw 2024-14 to redesignate land from agricultural to direct control. The agenda also includes readings for bylaws related to the Agricultural Service Board and Committee of the Whole. Additionally, council will review human resources policies and fiscal framework agreements.
- Public hearing for Bylaw 2024-14 land redesignation
- Bylaw readings for Bylaw 2024-19 and Bylaw 2024-21
- Review of Human Resources policies regarding workplace violence and harassment
- Discussion of Local Government Fiscal Framework Agreements
- Muirfield Development and Financial Reserve update
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is reviewing a development permit for a Type 3 home-based business on 2.74 hectares. The meeting also includes the adoption of the agenda and minutes from May 14, 2024.
- Development Permit DP2024-312 for a Type 3 home-based business at SW-17-25-21-W4M
Regular Council
The Council will conduct public hearings for several land redesignation and road closure bylaws. Members will also consider updates to regional and municipal emergency management plans. Other business includes committee appointments and various department reports.
- Bylaw 2024-01: Land Redesignation (AG to DC)
- Bylaw 2024-11: Land Redesignation (AG to CS)
- Bylaw 2024-16: Regional Emergency Management
- Bylaw 2024-03 and 2024-04: Road Closures
- Westside Fire Hall Feasibility Study review