Saddle Hills County public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2025-12-09 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider the 2026-2029 Interim Operating Budget and the 2026-2035 Capital Budget. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous capital budget meeting and several requests for decision regarding infrastructure and equipment.
- 2026-2029 Interim Operating Budget and 2026-2035 Capital Budget Approval
- Draft Bylaw 459-2025 Amendment to Municipal Development Plan
- Clearing Trees on Range Road 95
- Road Access for Gregg Lavalley’s Residence
- Write-off of Accounts Receivable
2025-11-25 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will consider adopting minutes from the November 10th meeting, reviewing a draft Master Rates Bylaw, a General Traffic Bylaw, and a cost estimate for 800 meters of road upgrading on Range Road 71. The agenda also includes a variance request for a pipeline crossing on Range Road 133 and a delegation from the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie.
- Draft Bylaw 461-2025 Master Rates Bylaw
- Draft Bylaw 460-2025 General Traffic Bylaw
- Cost Estimate for 800 Meters of Road Upgrading on Range Road 71
- Variance Request for Kelt Exploration Ltd. to Place a Pipeline at an Angle Across Range Road 133
- Sponsorship Request from Dawson Creek Minor Hockey Association
2025-11-24 Capital Budget Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Capital Budget Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear reports, and consider a series of water‑related projects and equipment purchases. New business includes a proposed capital budget for 2026‑2030 and several specific funding requests. Decisions will be made on adding capital funds for roofs over water‑treatment key pads, a non‑potable water upgrade at the Ksituan plant, a permanent water pumping system north of Highway 49, and the purchase of Crown land at Blueberry Lagoon.
- Add $35,000 to the 2026 Capital Budget for roofs over water‑treatment plant key pads (Rural Water Capital Reserve)
- Add $150,000 to the 2026 Capital Budget for a non‑potable water upgrade at the Ksituan Water Treatment Plant (Environmental Services Capital Reserve)
- Add $190,000 to the 2026 Capital Budget for a permanent water pumping system from the dugout north of Highway 49 to the Ksituan reservoirs (Environmental Services Capital Reserve)
- Add $100,000 to the 2026 Capital Budget to purchase 98 acres of Crown land at Blueberry Lagoon for Hydrovac waste storage (Environmental Services Capital Reserve)
- Replacement of the telephone system (no dollar amount specified)
2025-11-14 Special Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will meet to discuss the Rural Waterline Route - New Easements. The item is listed for discussion only and has no funding or approval details attached.
- Rural Waterline Route - New Easements (for discussion)
- Adoption of Agenda
- Adoption of Previous Minutes
- Chief Administrative Officer Report
- Public Hearing
2025-11-12 Operating Budget Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will discuss the 2026-2029 Proposed Interim Operating Budget and review policies for childcare subsidies for residents and non-resident employees. The meeting also includes items regarding rural water cistern grants and funding for the Saddle Hills County Library Board.
- 2026-2029 Proposed Interim Operating Budget
- Policy AD39 and AD40 Childcare Subsidy Programs
- Rural Water Cistern Grant & Remote Potable Water Hauling Subsidy Program
- Funding for the Saddle Hills County Library Board for 2026
- Town and Country News Subscriptions
2025-11-12 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will hold elections for its Chair and Vice-Chair positions for the November 2025 to November 2026 term. The board will also consider funding requests and hear from a delegation.
- Election of Agricultural Service Board Chair and Vice-Chair
- Delegation from Peace Country Beef and Forage Association
- Funding request for Heartland Training & Support Hub
- Sponsorship request from Alberta Invasive Species Council 2025
- ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee discussion
2025-11-10 Regular Council Meeting
The council will consider several new‑business items, including setting speed limits on newly paved roads and adopting the County Strategic Plan for 2025‑2029. It will also review a request from the Spring Lake Ski Hill Association and a sponsorship request from the Kinette Club of Spirit River. A closed‑session item will address unauthorized work on Township Road 824 at Range Road 102.
- Speed limit on new paved roads
- Saddle Hills County Strategic Plan 2025‑2029
- Request from the Spring Lake Ski Hill Association
- Sponsorship request from the Kinette Club of Spirit River
- Closed‑session: unauthorized work on Township Road 824 at Range Road 102
2025-11-10 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its August 12, 2025 meeting. It will consider two development permit applications: a 20.55 MW natural‑gas power plant (Spirit River Power Plant) on NE 28‑78‑07‑W6M, and a cabin and business development on Lot 1 Plan 97230786. The commission will vote on each application and any related conditions.
- Adopt minutes of the August 12, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Review and decide on 39-DP-25 Development Permit for a 20.55 MW natural‑gas power plant (Spirit River Power Plant) on NE 28‑78‑07‑W6M
- Review and decide on 41-DP-25 Development Permit for a 12 × 20 ft cabin and business use on Lot 1 Plan 97230786
2025-11-04 Grant Program Budget Council Meeting
The Grant Program Budget Council will decide on the 2026 Cemetery Maintenance Grant, allocating a total of $16,000 to sixteen cemeteries. It will also consider the 2026 Cemetery Capital Grant, totaling $10,519.15 for repairs at Hill Haven Cemetery ($2,625) and a new fence at Northmark Church Cemetery ($7,894.15). Additional agenda items include the Community Signs Grant, Operating Grant Program, and Capital Grant Program. All approvals will be incorporated into the proposed 2026 Operating Budget.
- 2026 Cemetery Maintenance Grant – $16,000 distributed to 16 cemeteries
- 2026 Cemetery Capital Grant – $2,625 for new shingles, door frame and shed repairs at Hill Haven Cemetery
- 2026 Cemetery Capital Grant – $7,894.15 for fence removal and new chain‑link fence at Northmark Church Cemetery
- 2026 Community Signs Grant – agenda item (no dollar amount disclosed)
- 2026 Operating Grant Program – agenda item (no dollar amount disclosed)
2025-10-28 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the October 14 meeting. They will hear the Chief Administrative Officer report and discuss delegations. New business includes an application for Alberta Transportation’s 2026 Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program, banking and investment account signing authorities, a 2025 Q3 budget variance report, a draft amendment to the Municipal Development Plan, and sponsorship for the 2026 Peace Country Beef Congress.
- Application for Alberta Transportation’s 2026 Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP)
- Banking and Investment Accounts Signing Authorities
- 2025 Q3 Budget Variance Report
- Draft Bylaw 459-2025 amendment to Municipal Development Plan Bylaw 429-2024
- Sponsorship for the 2026 Peace Country Beef Congress
2025-10-28 Organizational Meeting
Saddle Hills County will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect the Reeve and Deputy Reeve, review committee structures, and adopt voting procedures. The Reeve and Deputy Reeve will serve a one-year term from October 28, 2025, to October 27, 2026.
- Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
- Adoption of voting procedure
- Review of committees and boards
- Appointment of council representatives to external committees
- Oath of office for Reeve and Deputy Reeve
2025-10-16 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to discuss the purchase of a field aerator for rental and review funding requests from the Heartland Training & Support Hub and the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association. The board will also review information regarding year-round greenhouses and water pump trailers.
- Capital purchase request for a Field Aerator for rental
- Funding request from Peace Country Beef and Forage Association
- Funding request from Heartland Training & Support Hub
- Discussion on year-round greenhouse options with estimates ranging from $47,402.49 to $294,625.68
- Closed session regarding Veterinary Innovation Grant Applications
2025-10-14 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss a draft carbon capture tax incentive bylaw and requests to add 800 meters of Range Road 94 to the maintained road network. The meeting includes delegations from the City of Dawson Creek, the Municipal Library Board, and Wanham Trucking Ltd.
- Draft Bylaw 458-2025 Carbon Capture Tax Incentive Bylaw
- Adding 800 meters on Range Road 94 to the County Maintained Road Network
- Road construction request on Township Road 784 West of Range Road 83
- Variance request for pole shed construction on NE 16-76-06-W6
- 2025 Program and Activity Grants submissions
ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
The ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is meeting to review the Program Coordinator's report and approve minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. The session includes updates on project funding and the recruitment of new committee members.
- Review of ALUS Canada contribution of $16,750.00 for the WRRP 2024-2027 program
- Status update on project SHC-02894D-C3896, which is complete and invoiced to ALUS Canada
- Discussion on project SHC-02725C-C3637, where the client may withdraw and reapply next year
- Announcement of the Farming the Ground Up Soil Health Workshop on October 22, 2025
- Notice of upcoming advertising for ALUS PAC member applications
2025-09-23 Regular Council Meeting
The September 23 regular council meeting will include two public hearings: one on Bylaw 454-2025 for a road closure and another on Bylaw 456-2025 amending Land Use Bylaw 430-2024. Business arising from previous meetings will consider a road construction request from Tourmaline Oil Corp. on Range Road 83, proposed amendments to the Carbon Capture Tax Incentive Bylaw 425-2024, and a draft Master Rates Bylaw 457-2025. New business items include a sponsorship request for the 2025 Northern Alberta Tourism Summit, an August 2025 budget variance report, and an offer to convert the inactive Pouce Coupe #3 site into a recreation area.
- Public hearing – Bylaw 454-2025 Road Closure Bylaw
- Public hearing – Bylaw 456-2025 amendment to Land Use Bylaw 430-2024
- Road Construction Request for Tourmaline Oil Corp. on Range Road 83 to access a pad site
- Proposed amendments to Bylaw 425-2024 Carbon Capture Tax Incentive Bylaw
- Offer to convert inactive Alberta Transportation Pouce Coupe #3 site into a recreation area
2025-09-18 Subdivision and Development Appeal Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal regarding development permit 25-DP-25. The proposal involves placing two mobile homes and eight Alta Fab modular trailers for temporary housing on current farmland.
- Appeal of development permit 25-DP-25 for the Hutterian Brethren Church of Birch Hills
- Proposed installation of 2 mobile homes and 8 Alta Fab modular trailers
- Project site located at NW 36-76-05-W6
- Proposed use of tank and haul sewer system
2025-09-09 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes from the August 26 meeting, review reserve balances, and take a third reading of Bylaw 453‑2025 which repeals Bylaw 298‑2017 road closure. Additional items include a review of PW15 leasing, discussion of non‑potable water at the Bonanza and Savanna treatment plants, and management of aggregate sales. New business covers a variance request from Storm Development Corp for an access road, a public road request, subdivision extension requests, and sponsorship requests. Closed‑session items will address Spirit River housing and an offer to purchase a county road allowance.
- Third reading of Bylaw 453‑2025 repealing Bylaw 298‑2017 road closure
- Variance request from Storm Development Corp to construct an access road adjacent to Township Road 802
- Public road request to access land
- Subdivision File 07‑SH‑23 extension request
- Sponsorship request from the Friends of the Spirit River Library
2025-08-26 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss several draft bylaws, including a new road closure bylaw and an amendment to the land use bylaw. The meeting also includes reviews of budget guidelines for 2026 and a public auction tax sale.
- Draft Bylaw 454-2025 Road Closure Bylaw
- Draft Bylaw 456-2025 Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 430-2024
- Draft Bylaw 455-2025 establishing the position of Chief Administrative Officer
- 2026 Budget Development Guidelines and Interim Budget Review Dates
- 2025 Public Auction Tax Sale, Reserve Bid and Conditions of Sale
2025-08-14 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Saddle Hills County Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will conduct a hearing on two development permit appeals, identified as 15‑DP‑25 and 16‑DP‑25. The board will review the Development Officer's reports, hear presentations from the appellant and any other parties, and consider final comments before concluding the hearing. Procedural items such as election of chairperson and adoption of the agenda will also be completed.
- Hearing of appeal 15‑DP‑25 (development permit application)
- Hearing of appeal 16‑DP‑25 (development permit application)
- Presentation of Development Officer reports for both appeals
- Presentation and introduction of the appellant (Fred Boss)
- Call for others to present in favour of or against the appeals
2025-08-12 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the minutes from the July 22, 2025 regular meeting. It will discuss the alternate route for rural waterlines along Range Road 70 and review Policy PW25 road construction request. New business includes the 2025 Leaders of Tomorrow event and a member‑at‑large application for the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee. Closed‑session items cover chip‑seal repair on Range Roads 93 and 102 and an offer to purchase county‑owned land.
- Adopt minutes from the July 22, 2025 Regular Council Meeting (item 3.1)
- Alternate route for rural waterlines along Range Road 70 (item 7.1)
- Review of Policy PW25 Road Construction Request (item 7.2)
- 2025 Leaders of Tomorrow Event (item 8.1)
- Member‑At‑Large application for the ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee (item 8.2)
2025-08-12 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It will review two development permit applications, including 25-DP-25 for two manufactured homes and eight Alta Fab modular trailers on NW 36-76-05-W6, and 29-DP-25. The commission will discuss whether to approve or refuse 25-DP-25, which carries conditions such as a $360,000 letter of credit and a $100,000 removal guarantee.
- Adopt minutes of the July 22, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Decision on Development Permit Application 25-DP-25 for temporary housing on NW 36-76-05-W6
- Decision on Development Permit Application 29-DP-25 (details not provided in agenda)
- Adopt the meeting agenda as presented
- Adjourn the meeting
2025-07-22 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear reports from the CAO and delegations, and consider several items of new business. Key topics include a road construction request by Tourmaline Oil Corp. on Range Road 83, a review of the 2025 Q2 budget variance, a declaration of an agricultural disaster, a sponsorship request from the Friends of the Grande Spirit Foundation, and the Mighty Peace Tourism Project. No public hearing is scheduled.
- Tourmaline Oil Corp. road construction request on Range Road 83 to access a pad site
- 2025 Q2 Budget Variance Report
- Declaration of an Agricultural Disaster
- Sponsorship request from the Friends of the Grande Spirit Foundation (Harvest Dine and Dance)
- Mighty Peace Tourism Project: The Mighty Peace River Series
2025-07-22 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a development permit application for a compressor station. The body will also consider the adoption of minutes from the July 8, 2025, meeting.
- Development permit 20-DP-25 for a 3750 HP compressor for Kelt Exploration Ltd. at LSD 05 of 07-80-11-W6
- Adoption of July 8, 2025, Municipal Planning Commission meeting minutes
Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will adopt its July 17, 2025 agenda and approve the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. The board will receive the Agricultural Coordinator’s report and consider several informational items, including a self‑powered trailer‑style tree spade, a water‑pump trailer, and a year‑round greenhouse for the rental fleet. A key discussion will be whether to recommend that Saddle Hills County Council declare an Agricultural Disaster in response to ongoing drought conditions. The board will also note a $20,000 addition to the 2025 Interim Capital Budget for upgrades to the chemical storage shed and the updated Policy AG12 that makes rental equipment free for clubs and charities.
- Discussion on recommending a County Council declaration of an Agricultural Disaster due to drought
- Information on a self‑powered trailer‑style tree spade for the rental fleet
- Information on purchasing a water‑pump trailer for the rental fleet
- Information on a year‑round greenhouse for the rental fleet
- $20,000 added to the 2025 Interim Capital Budget for upgrades to the chemical storage shed
2025-07-08 Regular Council Meeting
The council will review business arising from previous meetings, including grant funding for municipal electricity generation, road construction costs on Range Road 62 north of Highway 677, the Bonanza Water Treatment Plant upgrade, and a property tax comparison page. New business includes a Policy AD06 Grant Program, a pipeline variance request from NorthRiver Midstream Inc. to cross the municipal right‑of‑way at several locations, a sponsorship request for marketing the North Creators Camp, a letter of support for the Ken Sargent House, and Draft Bylaw 452‑2025 to repeal the previous Council and Committee Code of Conduct Bylaw.
- Pipeline variance request from NorthRiver Midstream Inc. to cross the municipal right‑of‑way at an angle on Range Roads 121, 122, 123, 125, 131, 132, 133 and Township Road 794
- Sponsorship request for marketing the North Creators Camp
- Draft Bylaw 452‑2025 repealing Bylaw 427‑2024 Council and Committee Code of Conduct Bylaw
- Policy AD06 Grant Program
- Construction costs for 350 m of road on Range Road 62 north of Highway 677
2025-07-08 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will consider Development Permit Application File 26-DP-25 submitted by Vermillion Energy Inc. for a 2370 BHP (2337 HP) compressor at LSD 04 of 03-82-13-W6, a discretionary use in the Agriculture (A) district under Land Use Bylaw 430-2024. The commission will vote to either approve the permit with conditions or refuse it, with the recommendation to approve. The agenda also includes adoption of the meeting agenda, adoption of the June 24, 2025 minutes, and adoption of the previous minutes.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of previous minutes (June 24, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting)
- Adoption of minutes of the June 24, 2025 meeting
- Decision on Development Permit Application 26-DP-25 for a 2370 BHP compressor at LSD 04, 03-82-13-W6
- Additional business (no specific items listed)
2025-06-24 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It will review business from previous meetings, including a small charter bus purchase and a remote water hauling subsidy program. New business includes discussion of several bylaws, a gravel program, base paving projects, and rural waterline easements. No public hearing is scheduled.
- Draft Borrowing Bylaw 450‑2025
- Draft Bylaw 451‑2025 Master Rates Bylaw
- Proposed Gravel Program for 2025
- Award of Base Paving Projects
- Rural Waterline Easements in the County Complex Area
2025-06-24 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will review two development permit applications. One request is for two six-unit housing complexes for the Hutterian Brethren Church of Birch Hills.
- 15-DP-25: Development permit for two six-unit housing complexes on SE 36-76-05-W6
- 16-DP-25: Development permit application
2025-06-19 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is meeting to review a potential declaration of agricultural disaster and a rental equipment policy. The board will also receive an update on vegetation management and chemical storage shed upgrades.
- Declaration of Agricultural Disaster
- Policy AG 12: Rental Equipment
- 2025 Resolution Grading for the ASB Provincial Committee
- $20,000 for upgrades to the Chemical Storage Shed
- Agricultural Coordinator report on vegetation management and pest surveys
2025-06-10 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. It will hear the Chief Administrative Officer report and delegations, and review business arising from previous meetings such as chip seal repairs, solar street lights, mailbox paving, and transfer‑station attendance. New business includes a rural water‑testing initiative, several variance requests for pipelines, powerlines and road construction, and a package of program and activity grants.
- Chip Seal Repair on Range Road 93 and Range Road 102
- Solar Street Lights in Bonanza
- Pipeline Variance request for NorthRiver Midstream Inc. on Range Road 134 and Township Road 801
- ATCO Underground Powerline variance along Range Road 72
- PW25 Road Construction Request on Range Road 50A
2025-05-27 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from the May 13 meeting. It will review several items from previous meetings, including a draft Dog Control Bylaw, a calcium program extension, a water treatment plant repair proposal, chip seal road repairs, and a water intake award. New business includes a road construction request by Logan Energy Corp., the disestablishment of the Central Peace Regional Waste Management Commission, a monthly budget variance report, a capital grant application, a subdivision time‑extension request, a sponsorship for a community event, and a study of community impacts from the Site C Dam.
- Draft Dog Control Bylaw 449-2025
- Calcium Program Extension on Range Road 110 north of Highway 49
- Logan Energy Corp. road construction request on Range Road 111 to access a pad site
- Disestablishment of the Central Peace Regional Waste Management Commission
- April 2025 Monthly Budget Variance Report
ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
The ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is meeting to review a new project proposal for upland grassland restoration. The body will also receive reports from the ALUS Program Coordinator and the ALUS Associate Hub Manager.
- Review of Project SHC-02894D-C3896: 50-acre grassland restoration with total costs of $8,500
- Approval of March 13, 2025, meeting minutes
- ALUS Program Coordinator report regarding an April 8th Open House at Gordondale Hall
- ALUS Associate Report from Hub Manager Iris Vaisman
2025-05-13 Regular Council Meeting
Council will review requests for road construction and variances on Range Roads 72 and 130, and consider adding Range Road 104 to the county network. The meeting includes discussions on rural waterline areas and repurposing the old Blueberry Firehall.
- Road construction request on Range Road 72 for Tourmaline Oil Corp.
- Access road variance request on Range Road 130 for Storm Development Corp.
- Request to add Range Road 104 North of Highway 681 to the County Road Network
- 2025 Gravel Haul and Hired Equipment Rates
- Sponsorship requests for Northern Lights College Intercollegiate Rodeo and Grande Spirit Foundation
2025-05-13 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its April 22 meeting and review four development permit applications. The key decision is whether to approve Development Permit File 08‑DP‑25 for Advantage Energy Inc.'s gas plant expansion and 800 HP compressor at the Glacier Gas Plant (LSD 05‑02‑76‑12‑W6). The other applications (10‑DP‑25, 11‑DP‑25, 14‑DP‑25) will also be considered.
- Adopt minutes of the April 22, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Review and decide on Development Permit 08‑DP‑25 for gas plant expansion and compressor
- Consider Development Permit 10‑DP‑25 (details in attached PDF)
- Consider Development Permit 11‑DP‑25 (details in attached PDF)
- Consider Development Permit 14‑DP‑25 (details in attached PDF)
2025-04-24 Special Council Meeting
Council will review a revised 2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget that includes adjustments to the Small Business Tax Rate. The meeting also includes the consideration of the Draft Bylaw 448-2025 Tax Rate Bylaw.
- 2025 Revised Final Operating and Capital Budget
- Draft Bylaw 448-2025 Tax Rate Bylaw
- Budgeted operating revenues of $78,477,597
- Budgeted operating expenses of $78,477,597
- Proposed contribution to Capital Reserve of $26,141,080
2025-04-22 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It will review and act on the 2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget and related items from previous meetings, such as the pavement options report and additional rural waterline areas. New business includes a proposed 2025 Dust Control Program, agricultural staff appointments, sponsorship requests, an agreement with Peace Library Systems, a final funding adjustment for new fire apparatus, additional funding for the Spring Lake Campground power project, a 2025 Q1 budget variance report, and a draft Tax Rate Bylaw.
- 2025 Final Operating and Capital Budget (review and approval)
- Proposed Dust Control Program for 2025
- Final Funding Adjustment for New Fire Apparatus
- Additional Funding for Spring Lake Campground Power Project
- Draft Bylaw 447-2025 Tax Rate Bylaw
2025-04-22 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It will consider a request to extend Development Permit 42‑DP‑22, which covers a 14‑unit co‑housing facility, school, kitchen, church and slaughterhouse, by five years to December 13, 2029 with a possible further extension. The commission will vote on the recommendation to approve this time extension.
- Adopt minutes of the March 25, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Consider request for a five‑year time extension for Development Permit 42‑DP‑22 (co‑housing, school, kitchen, church, slaughterhouse) located at SE 03‑81‑12‑W6
- Recommendation to approve the extension with an option for an additional extension
2025-04-08 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and the minutes from the March 25 meeting, and hear the Chief Administrative Officer report. It will consider business arising from prior meetings, including a charter bus purchase or lease, signage updates at Spring Lake Campground, and options for extending the administration building. New business includes the draft 2024 audited financial statements, a municipal accountability program review report, and a sponsorship request from Bonanza School. Several delegations and closed‑session items will also be addressed.
- Purchasing or Leasing of a Small Charter Bus
- Updating all Existing Signage Regarding Spring Lake Campground
- Options for Extending the Administration Building
- Draft 2024 Audited Financial Statements
- Sponsorship Request from the Bonanza School
2025-03-25 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the Jan 14 2024 meeting and consider several development permit applications, including 03‑DP‑25, 04‑DP‑25, 06‑DP‑25, and a time‑extension request for 30‑DP‑23. It is set to decide whether to approve or refuse the 03‑DP‑25 gas‑plant expansion on NW 24‑79‑11‑W6, with a recommendation to approve it subject to conditions. The commission will also vote on agenda adoption and any additional business.
- Adopt minutes of the January 14 2024 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Decision on Development Permit 03‑DP‑25 for a gas‑plant expansion with eleven compressors at NW 24‑79‑11‑W6
- Review of Development Permit 04‑DP‑25
- Review of Development Permit 06‑DP‑25
- Consideration of Development Permit 30‑DP‑23 time‑extension request
2025-03-25 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council approved a grant of up to $750,000 for the Savanna Agricultural Society to replace the ice plant and its building, covering up to 85% of capital costs. The Council also adopted a $9,790 mobile app project, a $20,000 mailbox shelter at Woking, and several new bylaws governing council procedures and audit committees. Additional delegations were accepted and sponsorships for community events were authorized.
- $750,000 grant (up to 85% of costs) for Savanna Ice Plant and building upgrade
- $9,790 approval for Saddle Hills County mobile app (funded from General Capital Reserve)
- $20,000 allocation for a locally sourced mailbox shelter at Woking
- Adoption of Bylaw 444-2025 Council, Board, and Committee Meeting Procedure (first, second, third readings)
- $1,500 sponsorship for Ride for Vision & Valour event (Council Grants to Individuals and Organizations)
2025-03-20 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board is reviewing potential purchases of a tree spade, water pump trailer, and mobile livestock scale for the rental fleet. The board will also consider funding requests from the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and ARECA.
- Discussion of Baumalight TR 440 ($46,370) and TR 650 ($90,000) tree spades for rental fleet
- Proposed purchase of a water pump trailer for the rental fleet
- Proposed purchase of a mobile livestock scale for the rental fleet
- Funding request from Peace Country Beef and Forage Association
- In-kind request from ARECA
ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
The ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss preliminary 2025 funding allocations and review a specific land project. The body will also receive reports from the Program Coordinator and the ALUS National Western Hub Manager.
- Discussion of $35,500 preliminary allocation for 2025, including $20,000 for new acre establishment
- Proposed approval of Project SHC-02725C-C3637-2025-02 following consultation with Toso Bozic
- ALUS Open House scheduled for April 8th at Gordondale Hall
- Review of January 16th, 2025 meeting minutes
2025-03-11 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the February 25 meeting. It will review several bylaws and reports, including the power provider transition and a water subsidy request. New business includes considering additional funding for the Blueberry Fire Hall and a Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund grant for expanding the Bonanza Water Treatment Plant, as well as carbon capture tax incentive applications and library board appointments.
- Additional Funds for Blueberry Fire Hall (item 8.1)
- Bonanza Water Treatment Plant Expansion – Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund Grant (item 8.2)
- Carbon Capture Tax Incentive Applications (item 8.3)
- Members‑At‑Large Applications for the Saddle Hills County Municipal Library Board (item 8.4)
- Review of Bylaw 439‑2025 Council, Board, and Committee Meeting Procedure (item 7.1)
2025-02-25 Regular Council Meeting
The council will review options for dog control agreements and plan the grand opening of the new Blueberry Fire Hall. The meeting also includes discussions on snowplowing policies and 2025 general election items.
- Agreement to mine pit run at Fourth Creek Gravel Pit
- Dog Control Agreement options
- Grand opening for the new Blueberry Fire Hall
- Policy review for PW10 Snowplowing Driveways
- Sponsorship requests for Dawson Creek Exhibition and Stampede and Wanham Plowing Match
2025-02-13 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Hearing
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board will hear an appeal concerning a development, business, and sign permit application (37-DP-24). The project involves a general merchandise convenience store, post office, fuel, and liquor sales located at SW SEC-09 TWP-080 RGE-12 MER-6.
- Appeal of development, business, and sign permit application 37-DP-24
- Project: Bonanza Store (general merchandise, post office, fuel, and liquor sales)
- Location: SW SEC-09 TWP-080 RGE-12 MER-6
- Review of Transportation and Economic Corridors Permit 2024-0047406 for proximity to Highway 719
2025-02-11 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear the Chief Administrative Officer report, and consider several delegations. Business arising from previous meetings includes amendments to policies, repealing of two bylaws, and the third reading of Bylaw 439-2025 Council, Board, and Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw. New business items include the Blueberry Hydrovac Waste Storage Site, the 2025 Rural Potable Water Action Plan, a road construction request on Range Road 133 for Advantage Energy Ltd., and the review of 2025 Program and Activity Grants submitted on January 31. Closed‑session items address land negotiations, legal matters, and housing development costs.
- Third Reading of Bylaw 439-2025 Council, Board, and Committee Meeting Procedure Bylaw
- Blueberry Hydrovac Waste Storage Site
- 2025 Rural Potable Water Action Plan
- Road Construction Request on Range Road 133 to Access a Pad Site for Advantage Energy Ltd.
- 2025 Program and Activity Grants – January 31 submissions
2025-01-28 Regular Council Meeting
The Saddle Hills County Council will discuss and decide on several items, including the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with the County of Grande Prairie No. 1, the Agricultural Services 2024 Annual Report, and topics for discussion with the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors. The meeting also includes a public hearing, review of policy amendments, and closed‑session items.
- Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework with the County of Grande Prairie No. 1
- Agricultural Services 2024 Annual Report
- Topics of Discussion with the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors
- Strategic Planning Committee
- Repealing of Bylaws 311‑2017 and 365‑2019
2025-01-16 ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee Meeting
The ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee met on Jan 16, 2025 and adopted its agenda, minutes, and program coordinator report. The committee approved its strategic plan, adopted two ALUS policies (Policy 01 – Funding and Decision Making, and Policy 02 – By Their Own Hand), and approved several ALUS project proposals, including projects SHC‑02725C‑C3637‑2025‑01, 02, and 03, with conditions on project 02, and recommended assistance for project SHC‑02726F‑C3636‑2025‑01.
- Adopted ALUS Policy 01 – Funding and Decision Making
- Adopted ALUS Policy 02 – By Their Own Hand
- Approved ALUS Project SHC-02725C-C3637-2025-01 and 03
- Approved ALUS Project SHC-02725C-C3637-2025-02 with tree‑transplant consultation, exclusion fencing, and no grazing for 5 years
- Recommended administration assist producer with research for ALUS Project SHC-02726F-C3636-2025-01
2025-01-14 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. It will decide on Development Permit File 37-DP-24 for the Bonanza General Store at SW 09-80-12-W6, which seeks multiple front‑yard setbacks exceeding the 50 % variance limit. The commission has recommended refusing the permit because the required variances are beyond its authority under Land Use Bylaw 430‑2024.
- Adopt minutes of the October 8, 2024 Municipal Planning Commission meeting
- Consider Development Permit 37-DP-24 for Bonanza General Store (store, attached dwelling, shop, shed, propane tank, fuel tank, fuel pump)
- Applicant requests variances up to 84.7 % (110.9 ft) for front‑yard setbacks
- Commission authority limited to variances of 50 % or less per Bylaw 430‑2024
- Recommendation to refuse the permit due to non‑compliance with the bylaw
2025-01-14 Regular Council Meeting
Saddle Hills County Council will review a variance request for an underground powerline along Range Road 75, discuss engineering options for a new fire hall in Happy Valley, and consider a draft Master Rates Bylaw.
- Variance request for ATCO underground powerline along Range Road 75
- Engineering and site plan options for a new fire hall in Happy Valley
- Draft Bylaw 438-2025 Master Rates Bylaw
- Audio/Video Live Streaming of Regular Council Meetings
- Delegations from Velocity Group and RCMP Detachment in Spirit River
2025-01-13 Agricultural Service Board Meeting
The Agricultural Service Board will adopt the January 13, 2025 agenda and approve the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting. It will accept the Agricultural Coordinator Report for information and discuss the ASB Provincial Conference Resolution Package. A motion proposes adding $20,000 to the 2025 Interim Capital Budget for upgrades to the Chemical Storage Shed.
- Adopt the January 13, 2025 agenda as presented
- Approve the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes as presented
- Accept the Agricultural Coordinator Report for information
- Review the ASB Provincial Conference Resolution Package for information
- Proposed $20,000 addition to the 2025 Interim Capital Budget for Chemical Storage Shed upgrades