Wheatland County public meetings in 2025

Regular Council

The Wheatland County Council will consider the Interim Operating Budget for 2026‑2028 and the Interim Capital Budget for 2026‑2030. Additional items include a land purchase offer for Lot 1, Block 12, Plan 968X, an Encroachment Agreement for Plan 1744AD, a funding agreement for the RCMP Watch Clerk, and an update on the Lakes of Muirfield Lagoon project.

• Interim Operating Budget 2026‑2028 and Interim Capital Budget 2026‑2030
• Offer to Purchase Lot 1, Block 12, Plan 968X
• Encroachment Agreement – Plan 1744AD, Block 4, Lot 1‑11
• Strathmore RCMP Watch Clerk Funding Agreement (2026‑2029)
• The Lakes of Muirfield Lagoon Project History and Update

The council approved the Interim Operating Budget (2026‑2028) and the Interim Capital Budget (2026‑2030) as presented. It also approved several land‑related actions, including an encroachment agreement and the purchase of a lot for $2,000. Additional items approved were a funding agreement for Strathmore RCMP watch clerks, a policy for the Agricultural Service Board, and support for a regional grant application. A proposal to investigate alternative wastewater treatment for the Lakes of Muirfield was rejected.

• Approved Interim Operating Budget 2026‑2028 (Carried)
• Approved Interim Capital Budget 2026‑2030 (Carried)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement for Plan 1744AD, Block 4, Lot 1‑11 (Carried)
• Accepted offer to purchase Lot 1, Block 12, Plan 968X for $2,000 (Carried)
• Approved updated Strathmore RCMP Watch Clerk Funding Agreement (Carried)
• Approved Agricultural Service Board Reporting and Publications Policy (Carried)
• Supported Wheatland County and Rocky View County ACP Grant Application (Carried)
• Rejected proposal to investigate alternative wastewater treatment for Lakes of Muirfield (Lost)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to review and potentially decide on three development permit applications, including a mixed-use building and two agricultural-related proposals. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call.

• DP2025-154: Mixed-Use Building in Rosebud
• DP2025-186: Greenhouse expansion in SE-10-24-22-W4M
• DP2025-197: Mechanical Repair Shop in NE-24-22-26-W4M

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and approved the minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting. It approved three development permit applications: a mixed‑use building (DP2025-154), a public greenhouse expansion (DP2025-186), and a mechanical repair shop (DP2025-197), each with specified conditions. All approvals were carried.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-154 mixed‑use building permit (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-186 public greenhouse permit (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-197 mechanical repair shop permit (Carried)

Regular Council

Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Bylaw 2025-24 to redesignate land from Country Residential to Agricultural General. The meeting also includes decisions on road closures and a review of the 2025 municipal election report.

• Bylaw 2025-24: Public hearing for land redesignation from Country Residential to Agricultural General
• Bylaw 2024-04: Second and third readings for road closure
• Bylaw 2025-36: Third reading of the Procedure Bylaw
• Reserve bids for the December 11, 2025 Property Tax Auction
• Draft Nova Solar Community Benefit Fund Agreement

The council placed a $10,000 placeholder in the budget for the Drumheller Area Health Foundation's Grow Your Own Program and E‑Simulation Lab. It also approved the Nova Solar Community Benefit Fund Agreement and authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign it. Several refunds were approved, including $1,266.41 for a utility over‑payment and $3,579.77 for municipal non‑residential taxes. Appointments were made to the Community Enhancement Regional Board and the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.

• Approved $10,000 budget placeholder for Drumheller Area Health Foundation (Carried)
• Authorized signing of Nova Solar Community Benefit Fund Agreement (Carried)
• Approved utility account refund of $1,266.41 (Carried)
• Approved municipal tax refund of $3,579.77 for Roll #3598100 (Carried)
• Appointed Tara Risdon (Division 4) and Alison Roppel (Division 6) to the Community Enhancement Regional Board (Carried)
• Approved appointment of four members to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (Carried)
• Approved reserve bids and conditions for the December 11, 2025 property tax auction (Carried)
• Approved amendment to Asset Management Policy, Section 4.3 (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Master Asset Management Plan, review draft interim capital and operating budgets for 2026, and consider a Wheatland Regional Partnership meeting request. A closed‑session will address advice from officials regarding the CAO hiring process. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• 2025 Master Asset Management Plan Review
• Draft 2026 Interim Capital Budget (2026‑2030)
• Draft 2026 Interim Operating Budget (2026‑2028)
• Wheatland Regional Partnership Meeting Request
• Closed‑session advice on CAO hiring process

The Committee adopted the meeting agenda. It held a closed‑session on the CAO hiring process, then resumed in public. It accepted the 2025 Master Asset Management Plan Review and the Draft 2026 Interim Capital and Operating Budget as information. It directed administration to schedule the next Wheatland Regional Partnership meeting for either Dec 2 or Dec 9.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution COW-2025-11-04) – Carried
• Entered closed session on CAO hiring process (Resolution COW-2025-11-05) – Carried
• Exited closed session (Resolution COW-2025-11-06) – Carried
• Accepted 2025 Master Asset Management Plan Review as information (Resolution COW-2025-11-07) – Carried
• Accepted Draft 2026 Interim Capital and Operating Budget as information (Resolution COW-2025-11-08) – Carried
• Directed administration to schedule next Wheatland Regional Partnership meeting for Dec 2 or Dec 9 (Resolution COW-2025-11-09) – Carried

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will consider appointments to the 2025‑2026 ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee, the ASB Scholarship and Awards Committee, and the ASB Summer Tour Committee. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as adoption of the agenda, a bylaw paragraph review, and nominations for chair and vice‑chair. A closed‑session portion is scheduled, followed by adjournment.

• Appointment of members to the 2025‑2026 ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee
• Appointment of members to the 2025‑2026 ASB Scholarship and Awards Committee
• Appointment of members to the 2025‑2026 ASB Summer Tour Committee
• Review of Procedure Bylaw 2025‑36 paragraphs 53‑55
• Nomination of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board approved its agenda and elected S. Laprise as chair and B. Hebbes as vice‑chair for the coming year. The board also appointed members to the ALUS Wheatland Partnership Advisory Committee, the Scholarship and Awards Committee, and the Summer Tour Committee. All motions were carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (carried)
• Elected S. Laprise as Chair (carried)
• Elected B. Hebbes as Vice Chair (carried)
• Appointed G. Koester as ASB member to ALUS PAC and S. Laprise as alternate (carried)
• Set Scholarship and Awards Committee at five members and appointed Clayton, Greir, Koester, Hebbes, Laprise (carried)
• Set Summer Tour Committee at five members and appointed Biggar, Koester, Clayton, Greir, Laprise; Klassen as alternate (carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications (DP2025‑001 for a medium industrial business and DP2025‑180 for accessory building variances) and two subdivision applications (SD2025‑019 and SD2025‑021) at its November 12 meeting. It will also address other planning matters before adjourning.

• DP2025‑001 – Medium Industrial Business (Piling Construction Company) on 2.02 ha (5.00 acres)
• DP2025‑180 – Three existing accessory buildings requiring variances on 0.83 ha (2.06 acres)
• SD2025‑019 – Boundary adjustment creating two parcels of ~56.83 ha and ~3.95 ha
• SD2025‑021 – Creation of a ~7.30 ha parcel and a ~57.34 ha remainder parcel
• Other Planning Matters – items listed without detailed description

The Municipal Planning Commission appointed Member Biggar as Chair and Member Koester as Vice‑Chair for one‑year terms. The agenda and the October 14 2025 minutes were approved. Development permits DP2025‑001 and DP2025‑180 were approved with conditions. Subdivision applications $D2025‑019 and $D2025‑021 were approved with conditions.

• Member Biggar appointed Chair (1‑year term)
• Member Koester appointed Vice‑Chair (1‑year term)
• Agenda approved (Carried)
• October 14 2025 minutes approved (Carried)
• Development Permit DP2025‑001 approved for medium industrial business (Carried)
• Development Permit DP2025‑180 approved for three accessory buildings (Carried)
• Subdivision $D2025‑019 approved with conditions (Carried)
• Subdivision $D2025‑021 approved with conditions (Carried)

Public Presentation Committee

The Public Presentation Committee will meet to hear a presentation and update from representatives of the Strathmore Handi-Bus Association.

• Update from Strathmore Handi-Bus Association representatives Mark Gibeau and Brian Grier

The Public Presentation Committee approved its meeting agenda. It also accepted the Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association presentation as informational. No other matters were decided.

• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Accepted Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association presentation (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposed hamlet establishment, as outlined in the Hamlet Establishment and accompanying memo. It will also review matters related to natural resource extraction and processing in Wheatland County, referenced in the attached document. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Hamlet establishment proposal – see Hamlet Establishment.pdf and MEMO - Hamlet Establishment.pdf
• Discussion of natural resource extraction and processing – see Natural Resource Extraction and Processing in Wheatland County.pdf

The Committee approved a resolution directing administration to draft a Hamlet Bylaw for Council to consider at a future public hearing. It also approved a resolution directing administration to draft an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw to allow small‑scale, time‑limited aggregate operations through the development permit process. Both resolutions were carried.

• Direct Administration to prepare a Hamlet Bylaw for future public hearing (carried)
• Direct Administration to prepare amendment to Land Use Bylaw for small‑scale aggregate operations (carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will meet to discuss a new procedure bylaw and review various department reports. The agenda includes correspondence regarding the Goldfinch Industrial Area water supply and updates to the Wheatland Regional Corporation shareholder agreement.

• Bylaw 2025-36 - Procedure Bylaw
• Encroachment Agreement Plan 5459JK, Block B; NW-2-24-26-4
• Wheatland Regional Corporation Unanimous Shareholder Agreement Second Amending Agreement
• Utility Account Refunds for October 2025
• Proposed IDP and ICF Councillor appointments

The council approved the appointment of Sherry Baers as interim Chief Administrative Officer effective November 24, 2025. It also approved the advertising of the full‑time Chief Administrative Officer position. In addition, the council approved the Wheatland Regional Corporation USA Amendment and the Amended and Restated Bylaw Number 1. Several utility overpayment refunds were also approved.

• Approved appointment of Sherry Baers as interim Chief Administrative Officer (Carried)
• Approved advertising the full‑time Chief Administrative Officer position (Carried)
• Approved Wheatland Regional Corporation USA Amendment (Carried)
• Approved Wheatland Regional Corporation Amended and Restated Bylaw Number 1 (Carried)
• Approved utility overpayment refunds totaling $2,360.22 and $1,251.22 to specific meter numbers (Carried)
• Approved refund of credits totaling $3,283.66 to five utility accounts (Carried)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement 5459JK for well shack and water well (Carried)
• Waived notice period for Councillor Koester’s motion and rescinded three prior motions (Carried)

Organizational Meeting

Wheatland County Council will hold an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and appoint members to various boards and committees. The body will also review legislative policies and establish the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Nomination and election of the Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Bylaw 2025-01 - Signing Authorities Bylaw
• Appointments to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
• Appointments to the Community Enhancement Regional Board
• Appointment of 2025 Audit Services

The council adopted its agenda and approved the 2026 meeting calendar. Councillors elected S. Klassen as Reeve and S. Laprise as Deputy Reeve by secret ballot. The council directed administration to schedule Open Houses in January and July 2026 and appointed MNP LLP as the 2025 financial statement auditor. Numerous appointments were approved for council members to various boards and committees.

• Elected S. Klassen as Reeve (carried)
• Elected S. Laprise as Deputy Reeve (carried)
• Approved 2026 meeting/event calendar (carried)
• Directed scheduling of an Open House in January 2026 (carried)
• Directed scheduling of an Open House in July 2026 (carried)
• Appointed MNP LLP as 2025 financial statement auditor (carried)
• Appointed all council members to the Agricultural Service Board for 2025/26 (carried)
• Appointed Reeve Klassen and Deputy Reeve Laprise to the Regional Emergency Management Committee for 2025/26 (carried)

Special Meeting

The meeting is scheduled for October 24, 2025, but the agenda text provided contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

The council moved into a closed session and later returned to open session. It accepted the resignation of Chief Administrative Officer Brian Henderson, effective November 23, 2025. The council also directed administration to provide recommendations on posting the permanent CAO position at the next meeting.

• Resolution SCM-2025-10-01 – motion to go into closed session – carried
• Resolution SCM-2025-10-02 – motion to end closed session – carried
• Resolution SCM-2025-10-03 – accept resignation of CAO Brian Henderson, effective Nov 23, 2025 – carried
• Resolution SCM-2025-10-04 – direct administration to provide recommendations on posting permanent CAO position – carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review three development permit applications and two subdivision requests. The body will consider proposals for a new rodeo facility, home-based businesses, and land boundary adjustments.

• DP2025-073: Proposal for a new outdoor rodeo infield and tractor pull lane at SE-12-22-26-W4M
• DP2025-161: Home-Based Business Type 3 for sheet metal fabrication and safety supplies
• DP2025-162: Home-Based Business Type 3 for equipment rentals
• SD2025-010: Boundary adjustment of four lots into three lots ranging from 19.27 to 58.82 hectares
• SD2025-014: Boundary adjustment resulting in a 2.43 hectare parcel and a 25.05 hectare parcel

The Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and approved the September 9, 2025 minutes. It approved DP2025-073 for an outdoor rodeo infield and tractor‑pull lane with detailed conditions. It also approved DP2025-161 for a sheet‑metal home‑based business and DP2025-162 for an equipment‑rental home‑based business, each subject to conditions.

• Approved agenda (MPC-2025-10-01) – carried
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (MPC-2025-10-02) – carried
• Approved DP2025-073 – outdoor rodeo and tractor‑pull lane – carried
• Approved DP2025-161 – sheet‑metal home‑based business – carried
• Approved DP2025-162 – equipment‑rental home‑based business – carried

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board will meet to discuss the proposed 2026 budget, a draft policy on publications and reporting, and scholarship applications. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call at Council Chambers.

• Proposed 2026 ASB Budget
• Draft ASB Reporting and Publications Policy
• 2025 ASB Scholarship Applicants
• Third Quarter 2025 Agricultural Fieldman Report
• Chair's Report

The Agricultural Service Board adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes. It directed a review of the scholarship policy and approved specific scholarship amounts for seven recipients. The board also instructed administration to submit the 2026 interim budget to Council and to seek proposals not exceeding $10,000 for the Event Planning Advisor position. Additional actions included endorsing a publications policy and contacting EH farms for in‑kind support.

• Adopted meeting agenda (Resolution ASB-2025-10-01) – Carried
• Adopted July 9, 2025 minutes (Resolution ASB-2025-10-02) – Carried
• Directed review of the Scholarship Policy (Resolution ASB-2025-10-03) – Carried
• Approved 2025 scholarship awards: $2,000 each to Hayes Armstrong, Samantha Munro, Arowyn Rasmussen; $1,000 each to Jaxon Campbell, Wyatt Koester, Quinn Nelson, Aubrey Stender (Resolution ASB-2025-10-05) – Carried
• Directed administration to submit the 2026 interim budget to Council (Resolution ASB-2025-10-06) – Carried
• Endorsed Publications and Reporting Policy and directed it to Council (Resolution ASB-2025-10-07) – Carried
• Approved updated Summer Tour Organizational Chart and set a $10,000 limit for Event Planning Advisor proposals (Resolution ASB-2025-10-16) – Carried
• Directed administration to contact EH farms for in‑kind participation (Resolution ASB-2025-10-11) – Carried

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will meet to conduct second and third readings of a fire services bylaw and review a development permit extension. The meeting includes a presentation on a Hydrogen Opportunity Assessment Report from Transition Accelerator representatives.

• Second and Third Readings of Bylaw 2025-06 - Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw
• DP 2024-033 Extension
• Hydrogen Opportunity Assessment Report presentation by Transition Accelerator
• Appointment of Director of Emergency Management
• Sustainable Provincial Recreation Strategy RMA Resolution

The council adopted several items, including amendments to the Fire & Emergency Services Bylaw and an extension of a development permit deadline. It accepted the Hydrogen Opportunity Assessment Report and housing management correspondence as information, directed a review of dispatch services, appointed a director of emergency management, and authorized changes to HR policies and elector assistance for the upcoming election.

• Approved amendments to Fire & Emergency Services Bylaw 2025-06 (Second & Third Reading) – Carried
• Extended Development Permit DP 2024-033 deadline to Sep 3, 2026 – Carried
• Accepted Hydrogen Opportunity Assessment Report as information – Carried
• Accepted Wheatland Housing Management Body correspondence as information – Carried
• Directed Administration to explore alternative dispatch service providers – Lost
• Appointed General Manager of Community & Development Services as Director of Emergency Management – Carried
• Approved changes to HR Policy 6.4.1 (Organizational Chart) and 6.2.1 (Pay Structure) – Carried
• Authorized Returning Officer to provide Elector Assistance at Home during advanced voting – Carried

Regular Council

Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a land redesignation from Country Residential to Agricultural. The meeting also includes readings for bylaws concerning public utilities and the master schedule of fees.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2025-30: Land Redesignation from CR to AG
• Second and Third readings of Bylaw 2025-26: Municipal Public Utilities Bylaw
• Bylaw readings for Bylaw 2025-31: Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw
• Review of August 2025 Councillor timesheets and expense reports
• Closed session regarding an insolvency and tax proposal

Council approved the cancellation of $397,801.31 in municipal tax arrears and directed administration to pursue recovery through the Provincial Education Requisition Credit and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit programs. The council also completed first, second and third readings of Bylaw 2025‑30 (land redesignation), Bylaw 2025‑26 (municipal utilities), and Bylaw 2025‑31 (fees schedule). All motions were carried, with the tax‑arrears cancellation passing 5‑2.

• Adopted the September 16, 2025 agenda – Carried
• Opened public hearing for Bylaw 2025‑30 – Carried
• Closed public hearing for Bylaw 2025‑30 – Carried
• Approved first, second and third readings of Bylaw 2025‑30 – Carried
• Approved second and third readings of Bylaw 2025‑26 – Carried
• Approved first, second and third readings of Bylaw 2025‑31 – Carried (third reading unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $397,801.31 tax arrears (5‑2) – Carried
• Approved consent agenda – Carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider one development permit variance and two subdivision applications. These items involve the creation of new parcels and the regularization of an existing accessory building.

• DP2025-037: Variance request for an existing accessory building (pumphouse) on Plan 1011307, Block 6, Lot 11
• SD2023-014: Proposal to create a ± 2.37 ha parcel, a ± 2.59 ha parcel, and a ± 51.98 ha remainder parcel (NE-35-24-25-W4M)
• SD2025-015: Proposal to create one ± 2.58 ha parcel and a ± 8.45 ha remainder parcel (NE-33-23-24-W4M)

The Municipal Planning Commission approved Development Permit DP2025-037 for an existing pumphouse accessory building with a variance. It also approved subdivision applications D2023-014 and D2025-015, each subject to a list of conditions. All three approvals were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved DP2025-037 accessory building variance (carried)
• Approved subdivision D2023-014 with conditions (carried)
• Approved subdivision D2025-015 with conditions (carried)
• Adopted meeting agenda (carried)
• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (carried)

Regular Council

The council will consider the first reading of Bylaw 2025-06 for fire and emergency services and the reading of Bylaw 2025-29 for the Access to Information and Privacy Act. It will vote on the approval of fire apparatus for the Standard Rural Fire Association. Additional reports include a financial review of the Administration Building solar array, a community benefit scholarship award, and updates from transportation, agriculture, and health services.

• Bylaw 2025-06 – Fire and Emergency Services (first reading)
• Bylaw 2025-29 – Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (reading)
• Approval of fire apparatus for Standard Rural Fire Association
• Administration Building Solar Array Financial Report
• 2025 Wheatland Wind Community Benefit Scholarship Award

The council adopted its agenda and advanced several bylaws, including the final reading of Bylaw 2025‑29. It approved a $450,000 allocation for a new fire bush buggy and a $2,000 scholarship award. Additional actions included directing a WHMB letter, adopting an In‑Kind Contributions Policy, and scheduling a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

• Adopted the regular council agenda – Carried
• Moved first reading of Fire & Emergency Services Bylaw 2025‑06 – Carried
• Approved third and final reading of Bylaw 2025‑29 – Carried Unanimously
• Directed administration to resend WHMB board letter – Carried (7‑0)
• Approved up to $450,000 allocation for a new fire bush buggy – Carried
• Approved $2,000 Wheatland Wind Community Benefit Scholarship – Carried
• Approved In‑Kind Contributions Policy – Carried
• Directed administration to schedule meeting with Minister of Municipal Affairs – Carried

Public Presentation Committee

The committee will hear a presentation from the Drumheller Area Health Foundation about its Grow Your Own Rural Nursing Program and Simulation Lab. It will also hear a presentation from the Badlands Search and Rescue Association regarding replacement of its 2005 operational response vehicle. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational presentations.

• Drumheller Area Health Foundation – Grow Your Own Rural Nursing Program & Simulation Lab
• Badlands Search and Rescue Association – Replacement of 2005 Operational Response Vehicle

The committee adopted the August 19, 2025 agenda. It accepted the Drumheller Area Health Foundation presentation on the Grow Your Own Rural Nursing Program as information. It also accepted the Badlands Search and Rescue Association presentation on replacing a 2005 operational response vehicle as information.

• Approved agenda (Resolution PPC-2025-08-01) – carried
• Accepted Drumheller Area Health Foundation presentation as information (Resolution PPC-2025-08-02) – carried
• Accepted Badlands Search and Rescue Association presentation as information (Resolution PPC-2025-08-03) – carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three development permit applications: DP2025-106 for natural resource extraction with a variance on a 64.0 ha parcel, DP2025-116 for five accessory structures with two variances on a 4.94 ha parcel, and DP2025-119 for a dwelling and accessory residence with a size variance on a 7.46 ha parcel. The commission will also review five subdivision applications, including an amendment to SD2024-004 that would create two parcels of approximately 62.94 ha and 64.64 ha, and new subdivisions SD2025-012, SD2025-013, SD2025-016, and SD2025-017 that propose various parcel splits ranging from 1.67 ha to 7.74 ha. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, and a closed‑session segment.

• DP2025-106 – Natural Resource Extraction with a Variance, 64.0 ha (158.93 acres) parcel
• DP2025-116 – Five accessory buildings/structures with two variances, 4.94 ha (12.21 acres) parcel
• DP2025-119 – Dwelling and accessory (2nd residence) with size variance, 7.46 ha (18.43 acres) parcel
• SD2024-004 Amendment – Boundary adjustment creating ~62.94 ha and ~64.64 ha parcels
• SD2025-017 – Creation of four 1.67 ha (4.13 acres) parcels and a 54.51 ha (134.82 acres) remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the July 15, 2025 minutes. It approved three development permits: a natural‑resource extraction project on a 64 ha parcel, accessory buildings with two variances, and a manufactured‑home accessory dwelling with a size variance. It also approved two subdivision applications, one creating two parcels of 62.94 ha and 64.64 ha and another creating parcels of 2.43 ha and 62.21 ha.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution MPC-2025-08-01) – carried
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (Resolution MPC-2025-08-02) – carried
• Approved DP2025-106 natural‑resource extraction permit (Resolution MPC-2025-08-03) – carried
• Approved DP2025-116 accessory buildings with two variances (Resolution MPC-2025-08-04) – carried
• Approved DP2025-119 accessory dwelling with size variance (Resolution MPC-2025-08-05) – carried
• Approved subdivision $D2024-004 creating 62.94 ha and 64.64 ha parcels (Resolution MPC-2025-08-06) – carried
• Approved subdivision $D2025-012 creating 2.43 ha and 62.21 ha parcels (Resolution MPC-2025-08-07) – carried

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss utility rate changes and a policy framework, review municipal reserve planning, and consider options for the Wheatland Foundation. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a land purchase agreement.

• Utility Rate Changes and Policy Framework
• Draft In-Kind Contribution Policy
• Planning & Development: Municipal Reserve Review
• Wheatland Foundation Options
• Closed session on Muirfield Lagoon Land Purchase Agreement

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda and approved several informational reports, including the utility rate changes, Wheatland Foundation options, municipal reserve review, and TC Energy land‑use comments. It also approved a draft in‑kind contribution policy to be presented at a future council meeting and authorized a closed‑session discussion on the Muirfield Lagoon land purchase. Finally, the council directed administration to arrange a meeting with provincial ministries and Rocky View County to discuss strategic regional servicing systems.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution COW-2025-08-01) – carried
• Directed presentation of Draft In‑Kind Contribution Policy at future council meeting (Resolution COW-2025-08-02) – carried
• Accepted Utility Rate Changes and Policy Framework report as information (Resolution COW-2025-08-03) – carried
• Accepted Wheatland Foundation Options report as information (Resolution COW-2025-08-04) – carried
• Accepted Planning & Development Municipal Reserve Review presentation as information (Resolution COW-2025-08-05) – carried
• Accepted Administration’s response to TC Energy land‑use amendment comments as information (Resolution COW-2025-08-06) – carried
• Opened closed session on Muirfield Lagoon land purchase (Resolution COW-2025-08-07) – carried
• Closed the closed session (Resolution COW-2025-08-08) – carried

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, to conduct public hearings on land redesignations, read bylaws for fee schedules and utilities, and discuss a proposed waste transfer site in the Lyalta area.

• Bylaw 2025-14: Land redesignation from Country Residential to Agricultural General District
• Bylaw 2025-15: Land redesignation from Agricultural General to Non-Residential Estate District
• Bylaw 2025-23: Master Schedule of Fees amendment
• Bylaw 2025-26: Municipal Public Utilities Bylaw
• Proposed Lyalta Area Waste Transfer Site Location

The council approved Development Permit DP 2025‑077 for a 9.97 MW gas‑fired power plant and associated data centre, subject to detailed conditions. It also approved DP 2025‑107 for an accessory building variance. Several land‑use bylaws and the Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw were moved through all readings and adopted. The consent agenda items for July 8 minutes, library report, and other correspondence were approved.

• Approved Development Permit DP 2025‑077 for gas‑fired power plant and data centre (Carried)
• Approved Development Permit DP 2025‑107 for accessory building variance (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑14 (CR to AG land redesignation) through third reading (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑15 (AG to NRE land redesignation) through third reading (Carried)
• Adopted Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw 2025‑19 through third and final reading (Carried)
• Approved Master Schedule of Fees Bylaw 2025‑23 through third and final reading (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Municipal Public Utilities Bylaw 2025‑26 first reading (Carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including July 8 minutes, library report, and correspondence (Carried)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will open the meeting, adopt the agenda and minutes, and review unapproved minutes from June 10, 2025. Commissioners will consider four development permit applications for single‑detached, accessory dwellings and a home‑based welding business. They will also review four subdivision applications proposing new parcels ranging from 1.34 ha to over 32 ha.

• DP2025-031: Single detached dwelling with a variance to the top of bank, 0.24 ha (0.58 acres)
• DP2025-097: Accessory dwelling (second residence) on 8.95 acres (3.62 ha)
• DP2025-103: Home‑based welding and memorial engraving business on 1.57 ha (3.88 acres)
• SD2025-002: Subdivision creating a 1.34 ha (3.31 ac) parcel and a 6.74 ha (16.69 ac) remainder parcel
• SD2025-008: Subdivision creating a 32.45 ha (80.20 ac) parcel with a 32.45 ha remainder

The commission adopted the agenda and the June 10, 2025 minutes. It approved four development permits for single‑detached, accessory, and home‑based business dwellings, each with specific conditions. It also approved subdivision application $D2025-002, subject to conditions on survey, taxes, and registration. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (MPC-2025-07-01) – Carried
• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (MPC-2025-07-02) – Carried
• Approved DP2025-031 for a single‑detached dwelling with variances – Carried
• Approved DP2025-097 for an accessory dwelling – Carried
• Approved DP2025-102 for an accessory dwelling (conditions amended) – Carried
• Approved DP2025-103 for a home‑based welding and engraving business – Carried
• Approved subdivision $D2025-002 – Carried

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board will meet in person and via conference call to discuss water and crop reports, review the Carseland Shelterbelt project, and receive a presentation from the Bow River Basin Council.

• Presentation by Bow River Basin Council Executive Director Mike Murray
• Review of Carseland Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer Demonstration Project
• Review of moisture and crop reports for July 2025
• Review of Second Quarter 2025 Agricultural Fieldman Report
• Discussion of agricultural correspondence and updates

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board adopted its agenda and minutes, accepted several informational presentations, and approved a new publications and reporting policy. It defeated a proposal to donate $4,369 to the Bow River Basin Council. The board also directed administration to proceed with planting the Carseland shelterbelt and eco‑buffer demonstration site and to send letters to provincial and federal officials regarding gopher‑damage data. Additional reports on moisture conditions and field updates were accepted as information.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved minutes (Carried)
• Accepted Bow River Basin Council presentation (Carried)
• Donation of $4,369 to Bow River Basin Council (Defeated)
• Directed drafting of ASB Publications and Reporting Policy (Carried)
• Directed planting of Carseland shelterbelt and eco‑buffer site (Carried)
• Accepted moisture update report (Carried)
• Directed letters to AFSC, Minister, MLAs, MP on gopher‑damage methodology (Carried)

Regular Council

The Wheatland County Council meeting on July 8, 2025 will review and vote on several items, including a fire inspection services contract covering 2025‑2027. Council will also consider a speed‑limit reduction on Range Road 253, motions on decorative street signs and a vicious‑dog animal‑control bylaw, and the sale of a former road allowance in NE‑31‑26‑19‑W4M. Additional agenda items include bylaw readings, consent‑agenda items, and departmental reports.

• Fire Inspection Contract Services 2025‑2027
• Proposed Range Road 253 Speed Limit Reduction
• Notice of Motion – Decorative Signs CGC
• Notice of Motion – Vicious Dog (Animal Control Bylaw)
• Sale of Former Road Allowance within NE‑31‑26‑19‑W4M

The council approved the sale of a former road allowance for $17,752. It defeated a proposal to reduce the speed limit on Range Road 253. The council also rescinded the appointment of Jessica Salmon as Substitute Returning Officer and appointed Vinod Jasra to that role. Additional actions included approving decorative street signs for CGC Inc. and directing a review of the Vicious Dog section of the Animal Control Bylaw.

• Approved sale of former road allowance for $17,752 (carried)
• Defeated proposal to reduce Range Road 253 speed limit to 60 km/h (defeated)
• Rescinded Jessica Salmon as Substitute Returning Officer and appointed Vinod Jasra (carried)
• Approved creation of two decorative street signs for CGC Inc. (carried)
• Directed administration to review Vicious Dog section of Bylaw 2020‑17 (carried)
• Accepted resignation of WHMB board member Debbie Wakelam, position left vacant (carried)
• Authorized closed session on Township Road 240 matters (carried)

Regular Council

The Wheatland County Regular Council meeting will consider several items, including a motion on decorative signs, a motion on the Vicious Dog animal‑control bylaw, and a review of utility account refunds for June 2025. A new Water Supply Resiliency Study will be presented for discussion. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda approvals and public‑hearing minutes.

• Notice of Motion – Decorative Signs CGC
• Notice of Motion – Vicious Dog (Animal Control Bylaw)
• Utility Account Refunds – June 2025
• Water Supply Resiliency Study
• Consent agenda items (minutes, bylaws, shareholder agreements)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items. It accepted several informational correspondences, including a shareholders agreement. The council approved refunds of $6,100.47 to three utility accounts. It also directed administration to draft a letter to the Alberta Minister of Environment and Protected Areas outlining the county’s water‑supply resiliency plan and requesting short‑term support.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution CM-2025-06-45) – Carried
• Removed Consent Agenda Item 5.5 and moved it to Agenda Item 6.1 (Resolution CM-2025-06-46) – Carried
• Approved Consent Agenda items (Resolution CM-2025-06-47) – Carried
• Accepted WRC correspondence on Shareholder Agreement and Bylaw (Resolution CM-2025-06-48) – Carried
• Accepted Council Resolution Tracker as information (Resolution CM-2025-06-49) – Carried
• Approved utility account refunds totaling $6,100.47 to three accounts (Resolution CM-2025-06-50) – Carried
• Directed administration to prepare a letter to the Alberta Minister on water‑supply resiliency (Resolution CM-2025-06-51) – Carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission meeting on June 10, 2025 will consider Development Permit DP2025‑004 for an on‑farm slaughter (abattoir) on a 6.05‑hectare parcel (Plan 6197AW, Lot 107). The commission will also review three subdivision applications: SD2025‑001 proposing a ~1.21‑hectare parcel and a ~9.71‑hectare remainder; SD2025‑004 proposing two ~2.02‑hectare parcels and a ~52.41‑hectare remainder; and SD2025‑005 proposing a boundary adjustment creating a ~5.67‑hectare parcel and a ~58.63‑hectare remainder. Standard agenda items include call to order, adoption of agenda and minutes, and a closed‑session segment.

• Development Permit DP2025‑004 – abattoir on 6.05 ha (14.95 ac) at Plan 6197AW, Lot 107.
• Subdivision SD2025‑001 – creates a ~1.21 ha (3.00 ac) parcel and a ~9.71 ha (24.02 ac) remainder (Plan 8911972, Lot 1).
• Subdivision SD2025‑004 – creates two ~2.02 ha (5.00 ac) parcels and a ~52.41 ha (129.51 ac) remainder (portion of NW‑9‑25‑24‑W4M).
• Subdivision SD2025‑005 – adjusts boundaries to form a ~5.67 ha (14.00 ac) parcel and a ~58.63 ha (145.01 ac) remainder (Plan 9811676, Block 1).
• Closed‑session (in‑camera) – no agenda details provided.

The Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and approved the May 13, 2025 minutes. It unanimously refused the on‑farm abattoir permit (DP2025-004). It approved three subdivision applications ($D2025-001, $D2025-004, $D2025-005) with conditions, while rejecting the cash‑in‑lieu municipal reserve requirement for $D2025-001.

• Adopted agenda (carried)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (carried)
• Refused DP2025-004 abattoir application (unanimously carried)
• Defeated cash‑in‑lieu municipal reserve requirement for $D2025-001 (defeated)
• Approved subdivision $D2025-001 with conditions (carried)
• Approved subdivision $D2025-004 with conditions (carried)
• Approved subdivision $D2025-005 with conditions (carried)

Regular Council

Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a land redesignation from AG to CR district. The meeting also includes readings for a Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw and a new Procedure Bylaw.

• Bylaw 2025-13: Land Redesignation from AG to CR District (Public Hearing)
• Bylaw 2025-10: Parks and Open Space Areas Bylaw (Second and Third Readings)
• Bylaw 2025-18: Procedure Bylaw (Readings)
• Bylaw 2025-16 and 2025-17: Repeal of loans for Rosebud and Strathmore Rural Fire Fighting Associations
• DP 2025-050: Encroachment Agreement

The council completed the public hearing and all three readings of Bylaw 2025‑13, changing 1.34 hectares from Agriculture General District to Country Residential District. It also approved an encroachment agreement for 349 Eagle Lake Close and adopted amendments to the Parks and Open Space Bylaw 2025‑10. Additionally, the council directed administration to draft a utility‑rate framework policy for future consideration.

• Opened public hearing for Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried)
• Closed public hearing for Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried)
• Passed First Reading of Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried)
• Passed Second Reading of Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried)
• Granted permission for Third and Final Reading of Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved Third Reading of Bylaw 2025‑13 (Carried)
• Approved Encroachment Agreement for 349 Eagle Lake Close (Carried)
• Approved amendments to Bylaw 2025‑10 Parks and Open Space (Carried)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will hold public hearings on several land-use bylaw amendments and redesignations, including changes to the Agricultural General and Country Residential districts. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for previous minutes and new business items such as a waste and recycling hauling proposal and in-kind donation updates.

• Public hearings on Bylaw 2025-05 (LUB text amendments), 2025-08 (CR to AG), 2025-11 (AG to CR), and 2025-12 (AG to DC-3)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2024-34 (AG to CR)
• Consideration of Waste & Recycling Hauling Proposal
• Review of County In-Kind Donations Update – Q1 2025
• Council Notice of Motion regarding Lyalta Community Club and LOM Homeowners Assoc

Council approved reimbursements of $52,697.37 to Lyalta community groups and an in‑kind $71,920 construction project for Lyalta's east parking lot. Several land‑use bylaws (2025‑05, 2025‑08, 2025‑11, 2025‑12) were read through third reading and adopted. The council added $1,015,491 to the 2025 capital budget for roll‑off bins, hook‑lift trucks and two new heavy‑truck operators. A letter of support for Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. was authorized.

• Approved $52,697.37 reimbursement to Lyalta Community Club & Lakes of Muirfield HOA (Carried)
• Approved $71,920 in‑kind construction of east parking lot and field grading for Lyalta (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑05 (Land Use textual amendments) through third reading (Carried Unanimously)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑08 (Land redesignation CR → AG) through third reading (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑11 (Land redesignation AG → CR) through third reading (Carried)
• Adopted Bylaw 2025‑12 (Land redesignation AG → DC‑3) through third reading (Carried)
• Approved $1,015,491 increase to 2025 Capital Budget for waste‑recycling bins, trucks and two operators (Carried)
• Authorized Reeve to sign a letter of support for Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. (Carried)

Public Presentation Committee

The Public Presentation Committee will meet to hear updates from the STARS Representative and the Wild Rose Motocross Association regarding a potential motocross track. The meeting will be held in person and via conference call at Council Chambers.

• STARS Representative Jackie Seely to provide an update
• Wild Rose Motocross Association Representative Chris Pollen to discuss a potential motocross track
• Meeting held in person at Council Chambers and via conference call
• Meeting recorded and potentially posted on social media

The committee adopted the May 13, 2025 agenda. It accepted the STARS presentation as information. It also accepted the Wild Rose Motocross Association presentation as information. All three resolutions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution PPC-2025-05-01) – Carried
• Accepted STARS presentation (Resolution PPC-2025-05-02) – Carried
• Accepted Wild Rose Motocross Association presentation (Resolution PPC-2025-05-03) – Carried

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider several development permit applications and subdivision boundary adjustments for properties in Wheatland County. The meeting will be held in person at Council Chambers and via conference call.

• DP2025-050: Two accessory buildings with variances at Eagle Lake
• DP2025-054: Backyard hens with variances at Eagle Lake
• DP2025-067: Three accessory buildings requiring variances
• SD2025-007: Boundary adjustment creating a 5.10 acre parcel
• SD2024-015: Creation of four 3.00 acre parcels and a remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and the April 8, 2025 minutes. It approved three development permit applications for accessory structures, backyard hens, and sheds, each with conditions. It also approved three subdivision applications ($D2025-007, $D2024-020, $D2024-015) subject to specified conditions. All motions were carried.

• Adopted agenda (Carried)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-050 accessory garage and concrete pad with conditions (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-054 backyard hens and coop with conditions (Carried)
• Approved DP2025-067 three existing sheds with variances (Carried)
• Approved subdivision $D2025-007 with conditions (Carried)
• Approved subdivision $D2024-020 with conditions (Carried)
• Approved subdivision $D2024-015 with conditions (Carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Wheatland County Committee of the Whole will open with a call to order and adoption of the agenda. Council members will review hamlet designation proposals using the attached reports. The meeting will also include discussion of other matters and a closed‑session segment. The session will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to Order and Adoption of Agenda – procedural opening items
• Hamlet Designations – review of Hamlet Designations.pdf and 2022‑11‑01 Hamlet Designation Council Report.pdf
• Other Matters – unspecified items for council discussion
• Closed Session (In‑Camera) – private discussion not detailed in the agenda

The Committee of the Whole adopted its agenda. It approved a resolution directing administration to prepare a request for decision on hamlet consolidation with a community‑engagement plan. It also approved a resolution directing administration to investigate Alberta infrastructure funding programs and their application requirements. Finally, the council accepted the Hamlet Designations report as informational.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution COW-2025-05-01) – Carried
• Directed administration to bring an RFD on hamlet consolidation with community‑engagement plan (Resolution COW-2025-05-02) – Carried
• Directed administration to investigate Alberta infrastructure funding programs (Resolution COW-2025-05-03) – Carried
• Accepted Hamlet Designations report as information (Resolution COW-2025-05-04) – Carried

Regular Council

The council will conduct a public hearing on Bylaw 2024-34 to change land from Agricultural General District to Country Residential District. It will also consider revisions to Bylaw 2024-03 (Bylaw 2025-09), a draft Parks & Open Space Areas Bylaw (2025-10), and a budget amendment for the Public Works Yard Salt Shed. Additional items include a notice of motion on natural resource extraction and a presentation on community enhancement grants.

• Bylaw 2024-34 – Land Redesignation (Agricultural General to Country Residential) public hearing
• Bylaw 2025-09 – Revisions to Bylaw 2024-03
• Bylaw 2025-10 – Draft Parks & Open Space Areas Bylaw
• Notice of Motion – Natural Resource Extraction
• Public Works Yard Salt Shed – Budget Amendment

Council approved a $495,685.35 Community Enhancement Grant funded from the reserve. It increased the 2025 capital budget by $225,000 for the Public Works Yard Salt Shed Replacement, raising the project total to $2,375,000. The council also approved fixed and open allocations for the 2025 East Strathmore Solar Project Community Benefit Fund and accepted the purchase of Lots 35‑36, Block 2, Plan 246B for $15,000. Additional actions included policy revisions, a detailed budget‑comparison directive, and several closed‑session matters.

• Approved $495,685.35 Community Enhancement Grant (Carried)
• Approved $225,000 increase to Public Works Yard Salt Shed Replacement budget (Carried)
• Approved fixed East Strathmore Solar Project allocations: $6,000 to WFCSS, $2,000 to Carseland School, $2,000 to Wheatland Crossing School (Carried)
• Approved open East Strathmore Solar Project allocation of $10,000 (Carried)
• Accepted purchase of Lots 35‑36, Block 2, Plan 246B for $15,000 (Carried)
• Approved revisions to Policy 9.4.1 effective immediately (Carried)
• Directed administration to provide detailed contracted‑services budget comparison (Carried 7‑0)
• Declined amended purchase offer from Chapel Ro (Carried)

Regular Council

The Wheatland County Regular Council meeting on April 15, 2025 will review several items on the agenda, including the approval of a radio communication system and the sale of designated land parcels. The council will also discuss a standard fire facility ground lease agreement and recommendations for community facilities funding grants. Additional business includes the Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership renewal and open house scheduling for Division 7.

• Approval of Radio Communication System
• Sale of Area ‘A’ in Block 2, Plan 550 AM, within SW-35-24-21-W4M
• Sale of Plan 2211256 Area ‘A’
• Standard Fire Facility Ground Lease Agreement
• 2025 Community Facilities Funding Grant Award Recommendations

The council approved allocating up to $920,000 from the Fire Capital Reserve Fund for the Alberta First Responders Radio Communication System (6‑to‑1 vote). An amendment to use Unrestricted Reserves instead was defeated (2‑to‑5). Grants totaling $313,000 were approved for several community associations, and two parcels of land were sold for $14,000 and $5,184. Additional actions included a ground‑lease agreement for the Standard Rural Fire Association, in‑kind support for the 2025 Strathmore Stampede, and adoption of compensation‑review changes.

• Approved $920,000 allocation for radio communication system (6‑to‑1)
• Rejected amendment to fund radio system from Unrestricted Reserves (2‑to‑5)
• Approved community facilities grant allocations totaling $313,000
• Approved sale of Area ‘A’ in Block 2, Plan 550 AM for $14,000
• Approved sale of Plan 2211256 Area ‘A’ for $5,184
• Approved ground lease with Standard Rural Fire Association at $1 per year
• Approved in‑kind support for 2025 Strathmore Stampede valued at $24,709.52
• Approved changes to pay grid, organizational chart, and health benefits per compensation review

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will review three development permit applications and one subdivision application. These include proposals for solar energy installations and a land parcel split.

• DP2025-018: Solar facility accessory to a wall board manufacturing plant (Plan 2411175, Block 1, Lot 1)
• DP2025-026: Ground mount solar with a variance (NE-14-26-24-W4M)
• DP2025-028: Accessory building requiring a variance (Plan 9812702, Block 1)
• SD2025-003: Subdivision of Plan 9612164, Lot 1 into two ± 3.71 ha parcels and a ± 22.34 ha remainder

The Municipal Planning Commission adopted its agenda and approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. It approved three solar development permits—DP2025-018 for a 1.36 MW accessory solar facility, DP2025-026 for a ground‑mount solar array with a variance, and DP2025-028 for an accessory building with a variance. The commission also approved subdivision application D2025-003 with conditions. All items were carried.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution MPC-2025-04-01) – Carried
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (Resolution MPC-2025-04-02) – Carried
• Approved DP2025-018 solar facility (Resolution MPC-2025-04-03) – Carried
• Approved DP2025-026 ground‑mount solar with variance (Resolution MPC-2025-04-04) – Carried
• Approved DP2025-028 accessory building with variance (Resolution MPC-2025-04-05) – Carried
• Approved subdivision D2025-003 with conditions (Resolution MPC-2025-04-06) – Carried

Agricultural Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will meet to discuss farm safety and on-farm slaughter operations. The board is also reviewing a policy update for producer extension and education and considering donation requests from several non-profit organizations.

• Presentation on farm safety by Jordan Jensen of the Heartland Training and Support Hub
• Presentation on on-farm slaughter operations by Rich Nicholson of Agriculture and Irrigation
• Review of ASB Policy 3.2.8 regarding Producer Extension and Education
• Donation requests from Foothills Forage and Grazing Association, Heartland Institute, Bow River Basin Council, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, and Alberta Invasive Species Council
• Discussion on 2025 ASB Awards nominations

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board adopted its agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes. It accepted two informational presentations on farm safety and on‑farm slaughter operations. The Board selected award recipients, approved an updated producer education policy, and authorized a $29,994 donation to several non‑profit organizations. It also directed a letter to the Bow River Basin Council and accepted various reports as information.

• Adopted agenda (Resolution ASB-2025-04-01) – Carried
• Approved previous minutes (Resolution ASB-2025-04-03) – Carried
• Accepted Heartland Training presentation (Resolution ASB-2025-04-04) – Carried
• Selected Scott and Brandy Schiffner for 2025 J. Laslo Award (Resolution ASB-2025-04-06) – Carried
• Approved updated Producer Extension and Education Policy 3.2.8 (Resolution ASB-2025-04-08) – Carried
• Authorized $29,994 donation to 4‑H clubs, Foothills Forage and Grazing Association, Heartland Institute, Red Deer River Watershed Alliance, and Alberta Invasive Species Council (Resolution ASB-2025-04-09) – Carried
• Directed Administration to send a letter to the Bow River Basin Council (Resolution ASB-2025-04-10) – Carried
• Accepted report on On‑Farm Slaughter Legislation (Resolution ASB-2025-04-11) – Carried

Regular Council

The council will hear public input on Bylaw 2025-03 (Land Redesignation AG to CS), Bylaw 2025-04 (Land Redesignation HC to HMU), and Bylaw 2025-07 (Property Tax Rate). A budget presentation will review the 2025‑2027 operating budget and the 2025‑2029 capital budget. An appointment will be considered for the Director of Emergency Management. Additional items include a bike‑park proposal for Carseland.

• Bylaw 2025-03 – Land Redesignation (AG to CS) public hearing
• Bylaw 2025-04 – Land Redesignation (HC to HMU) public hearing
• Bylaw 2025-07 – Property Tax Rate Bylaw reading
• Budget presentation covering 2025‑2027 operating budget and 2025‑2029 capital budget
• Appointment of Director of Emergency Management

The council adopted the meeting agenda and ratified attendance at the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub launch. It approved the Property Tax Rate Bylaw 2025‑07 on third reading (5‑2 vote) and adopted the Capital Budget 2025‑2029 and Operating Budget 2025‑2027 with a 3% tax increase (both 5‑2). Additional actions included approving the 2024 audited financial statements, allocating $21,000 for the Wheatland Wind Community Benefit Fund, appointing the CAO as Director of Emergency Management, and authorizing a bike park at 205 Langdon Avenue.

• Adopted the April 1, 2025 agenda (carried)
• Approved Property Tax Rate Bylaw 2025‑07 on third reading (5‑2)
• Approved Capital Budget 2025‑2029 (5‑2)
• Approved Operating Budget 2025‑2027 with 3% tax increase (5‑2)
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements (carried)
• Approved $10,000 open allocation for Wheatland Wind Community Benefit Fund (carried)
• Approved $11,000 fixed allocation for Wheatland Wind Community Benefit Fund (carried)
• Appointed the Chief Administrative Officer as Director of Emergency Management (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the 2025 Assessment 101 presentation, provide an update on the final 2025 budget, and review municipal tax revenue options. Additional items include a Master Asset Management Plan update, the Municipal Price Index, unaudited financial statements for 2024, and fire bans. A closed‑session will address a draft Village Infrastructure Funding Agreement.

• 2025 Final Budget Update
• 2025 Municipal Tax Revenue Options Presentation
• Master Asset Management Plan Update
• Municipal Price Index
• Fire Bans

The Committee adopted its agenda and accepted several reports—including the Assessment 101 presentation, the 2025 Final Budget Update, the Master Asset Management Plan update, the Municipal Price Index, and the unaudited financial statements—as informational items. It tabled the 2025 Municipal Tax Revenue Options Presentation and later accepted it as information. The Committee directed Administration to maintain a tiered fire‑ban system county‑wide and to notify villages of council’s recommendation on infrastructure funding agreements while working toward an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework required in 2027.

• Adopted meeting agenda (COW-2025-03-01) – Carried
• Accepted Assessment 101 Presentation as information (COW-2025-03-02) – Carried
• Accepted 2025 Final Budget Update as information (COW-2025-03-03) – Carried
• Tabled 2025 Municipal Tax Revenue Options Presentation (COW-2025-03-04) – Carried
• Accepted 2025 Municipal Tax Revenue Options Presentation as information (COW-2025-03-08) – Carried
• Directed Administration to maintain a tiered fire ban system (COW-2025-03-09) – Carried
• Closed session on Village Infrastructure Funding Agreement Draft (COW-2025-03-10) – Carried
• Directed Administration to notify villages and develop an Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (COW-2025-03-12) – Carried

Special Meeting

The Wheatland County Council will hold a special meeting on March 11, 2025. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a closed‑session discussion on a development enforcement matter under FOIP Act Sec. 24. No public decisions or attached documents are listed.

• Call to Order (procedural)
• Adoption of Agenda (procedural)
• Closed session (in camera) – Development Enforcement Matter (FOIP Act Sec. 24)
• Business arising from closed session (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider three development permit applications and two subdivision requests. These items involve commercial storage, accessory buildings, and residential dwelling proposals.

• DP2024-128: Proposal for Recreational/Leisure Vehicle and Commercial Storage on 5.24 acres
• DP2025-008: Proposal for three accessory buildings, with two requiring a variance
• DP2025-013: Proposal for an employee dwelling on 4.99 acres
• SD2024-021: Proposal to create a 3.00 acre parcel and a 4.50 acre remainder
• SD2024-022: Proposal to create two 5.00 acre parcels and a 147.00 acre remainder

Regular Council

The council will hold a public hearing and read Bylaw 2024-37, which proposes changing an Agricultural General District to a Country Residential District. It will also consider Bylaw 2025-01 that updates signing authorities. Additional items include approval of a road maintenance agreement for Elevator Road and the purchase of fire apparatus for the Rosebud Rural Fire Association.

• Bylaw 2024-37 – Land Redesignation (Agricultural General District to Country Residential District) – public hearing and readings
• Bylaw 2025-01 – Signing Authorities Bylaw – readings
• Road Maintenance Agreement Approval – Elevator Road
• Approval of Fire Apparatus for Rosebud Rural Fire Association
• Donation of Surplus Watch Guard Equipment

Regular Council

The Wheatland County Council will read and discuss Bylaw 2024-32, which updates the Penalty, Tax Instalment Payment Program (TIPP) and Auto Payment Withdrawal Option (APWO). The meeting also includes readings of Bylaw 2025-02 Procedure Bylaw, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association, and the appointment of fire guardians. A closed‑session segment will address presentations and matters protected under the FOIP Act.

• Bylaw 2024-32 – Penalty, Tax Instalment Payment Program (TIPP) and Auto Payment Withdrawal Option (APWO)
• Bylaw 2025-02 – Procedure Bylaw (draft)
• Strathmore Handi‑Bus Association Memorandum of Understanding
• Appointment of Fire Guardians
• Closed‑session items: Western Irrigation District presentation; TWP Road 240 construction; ratepayer correspondence; Redland Water Servicing

Committee of the Whole

The meeting agenda contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder with no specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings noted.

Public Presentation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission will adopt its agenda and minutes, then discuss five development permit applications that request variances for existing structures and a new worship facility. Each application pertains to specific legal land descriptions in Gleichen and surrounding areas. The commission will consider the proposals but no decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• DP2024-134 – Two existing buildings and a fence on Plan 5345N, Block E, Lot 5-6 (632 m²) in Gleichen, requesting a variance
• DP2024-136 – Existing shed on Plan 1465AD, Block L, Lot 6-9 (1,249 m²) in Gleichen, requesting two variances
• DP2024-143 – Eight farm buildings, accessory dwelling, shipping container, and walkway on Plan 0812173, Block 1, Lot 1 (12.12 ha) requiring multiple variances
• DP2024-333 – Existing Quonset on Plan 0513781, Block 1, Lot 1 (1.21 ha) requesting a variance
• DP2025-003 – Proposed worship facility (church) on SW-2-28-24-W4M (1.21 ha) requesting a variance

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will conduct public hearings regarding a land redesignation and a borrowing bylaw for a raw water line. The body will also discuss land sales, road maintenance agreements, and funding requests from the Village of Hussar.

• Bylaw 2024-30: Land redesignation from Highway Commercial District to Industrial General District
• Bylaw 2024-07: Goldfinch Raw Water Line Borrowing Bylaw
• Sale of Plan 2312021 Area ‘A’ and Area ‘B’
• Elevator Road maintenance agreement
• Village of Hussar funding agreement request

Agricultural Service Board

The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board will hear presentations from local 4‑H clubs, consider the draft 2025‑2027 Agriculture and Environment Strategic Plan, discuss the 2026 Summer Tour proposal, review updates to the scholarship (bursary) and awards policies, and consider the Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award 2025.

• Draft 2025‑2027 Agriculture and Environment Strategic Plan
• 2026 Agricultural Service Board Summer Tour proposal
• Update to ASB Scholarship (Bursary) Policy
• ASB Awards Policy (draft)
• Bank of Montreal Farm Family Award 2025

Municipal Planning Commission

The Wheatland County Municipal Planning Commission will consider development permit applications and two subdivision proposals. Subdivision SD2024-017 proposes creating two parcels of about 2.03 ha each and a remaining parcel of about 60.58 ha. Subdivision SD2024-018 proposes adjusting boundaries to form one parcel of about 2.03 ha and another of about 62.61 ha. The meeting also includes other planning matters and a closed‑session segment.

• Subdivision SD2024-017 – create two ~2.03 ha parcels and a ~60.58 ha remainder
• Subdivision SD2024-018 – adjust boundaries to create parcels of ~2.03 ha and ~62.61 ha
• Development permit applications (details not specified)
• Other planning matters
• Closed session (in camera)

Regular Council

Wheatland County Council will meet to discuss several Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) resolutions and update the gravel operations policy. The meeting includes reports from various departments and a closed session regarding land acquisition for a waste transfer site.

• Update to Policy 9.3.1 Gravel Operations
• 2024 Audit Service Plan
• RMA Resolutions regarding a Federal Rural Association, rural post-secondary education access, and Housing Management Body Boards
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program report for July to December 2024
• Closed session regarding Waste Transfer Site land acquisition