Smoky Lake public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 22, 2025 - Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee meets December 17, 2025 to adopt its agenda and September 24, 2025 minutes, then take up new business on 2025 Christmas Baskets. A request for decision asks the committee to approve gifting a Christmas basket of up to $200.00 each to 11 listed Smoky Lake Region health care businesses. The agenda also schedules a closed session on Physician Locum Coverage under Access to Information Act Section 19 (business interests of a third party).
- Request for decision RFD-25-560: Christmas baskets not to exceed $200.00 per basket for 11 named health care providers
- Recipients include Raubenheimer Clinic, Chomay Dental Office, IDA Pharmacy, PharmaChoice, and Vilna - Bellis Vet
- Closed session on Physician Locum Coverage under ATIA Section 19: Business Interests of a Third Party
- Adoption of September 24, 2025 committee minutes and action list
- Round Table under new business
December 22, 2025 Special Council Meeting for the 2026 Capital Budget
Smoky Lake Town Council held a special meeting on December 22, 2025 to consider the 2026 Capital Budget and a draft 10-year capital plan. Administration presented revisions to the preliminary budget, which totals $466,500 without the 45A Avenue paving project or $636,500 with it included. The agenda lists the 45A Avenue Paving and Sidewalk Replacement ($170,000) as recommended for deferral to a future meeting. No decisions are recorded in the agenda text; the document is the meeting agenda and supporting request-for-decision material.
- 2026 Capital Budget proposed at $466,500, or $636,500 including the 45A Avenue paving project
- 45A Avenue Paving and Sidewalk Replacement ($170,000) recommended for deferral to a future meeting
- West Railway Drive to East Railway Drive Watermain Loop: $190,000 (LGFF)
- Zero-turn Mower Replacement (2): $56,000 (LGFF); Power Rake Skid Steer Attachment: $15,500 (LGFF)
- Grant funding available without reserves: $763,547.18 (LGFF $590,342.72; Canada Community Building Fund $173,204.46)
December 22, 2025 Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee Organizational Meeting
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee is holding its organizational meeting, with members appointed by Smoky Lake County, the Village of Waskatenau, the Town of Smoky Lake, and the Village of Vilna. The only substantive business is electing a chairperson and a vice-chairperson; the agenda otherwise consists of routine procedural items (call to order, adoption of agenda, adjournment). No other decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed.
- Election of Chairperson (Request For Decision RFD-25-558)
- Election of Vice-Chairperson (Request For Decision RFD-25-559)
- Members: Craig Lukinuk (Smoky Lake County), Richard Warren (Village of Waskatenau), Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky (Town of Smoky Lake), Leroy Kunyk (Village of Vilna)
- Molly Fyten, CAO of the Town of Smoky Lake, is named Managing Partner and must call for chair nominations three times
- Agenda prepared by Crystal Bryks, Assistant CAO; approved 15 Dec 2025
December 16, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets December 16, 2025 to consider its interim 2026 operational budget and three-year financial plan, an interim 2026 capital budget with a draft 10-year capital plan, and Bylaw No. 21-2025 Master Rates. Council will also hear delegations from auditor Israel Wasserman on financial statement information and from town resident Glenda McGinnis, and receive a Housing Accelerator Fund project update. Two closed sessions are listed, on Pumpkin Patch Daycare and 55 White Earth Street, under Access to Information Act Section 19.
- Interim 2026 Operational Budget and Three-Year Financial Plan (RFD-25-551)
- Interim 2026 Capital Budget and Draft 10-Year Capital Plan (RFD-25-546)
- Bylaw No. 21-2025 Master Rates (RFD-25-544)
- Delegation: Israel Wasserman, CPA, CMA, JDP Wasserman - Auditor/Financial Statement Information
- Closed session items: Pumpkin Patch Daycare and 55 White Earth Street (ATIA Section 19)
December 9, 2025 - Special Council Meeting - Personnel Issue
The Town of Smoky Lake Council met on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a Special Council Meeting called for the purposes of a personnel issue. The agenda covers adopting the agenda, then moving into Closed Session to discuss the personnel issue under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 20, which covers disclosure harmful to personal privacy. No other business items appear on the agenda, and no decisions, dollar amounts, or outcomes are recorded in this document.
- Special Council Meeting held December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Smoky Lake Council Chambers and via Zoom
- Closed Session item: Personnel Issue, cited under ATIA Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy)
- Motion 3 leaves any action to the discretion of council as discussed in Closed Session
- No deferred items, old business, or new business listed on the agenda
- Adjournment to be moved by Mayor Prockiw-Zarusky
December 4, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting - Operating Budget
The Town of Smoky Lake Regular Council Meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM, held at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue and virtually via Zoom, is called for the purpose of the 2026 Operational Budget. Council is set to consider five new-business items: a 2026 cost of living increase adjustment (COLA), a Municipal Internship Program under the Alberta Community Partnership Grant, a 2026 Water Capital Replacement Levy, the Smoky Lake Public Library 2026 Budget, and the Draft 2026 Operational Budget. The agenda also includes adoption of the agenda, adoption of previous minutes and action lists, last minute additions, a closed session, and adjournment. The attached COLA material presents options including approving COLA for 2026 with a future COLA policy, or no COLA for 2026 (not recommended), and cites comparator figures such as IOE 955 at 4% and CUPE at $1.50 for 2026; the source does not show what council decided.
- RFD-25-531: Cost of Living Increase Adjustment (COLA) for 2026
- RFD-25-536: Municipal Internship Program (Alberta Community Partnership Grant)
- RFD-25-539: 2026 Water Capital Replacement Levy
- RFD-25-543: Smoky Lake Public Library 2026 Budget
- RFD-25-541: Draft 2026 Operational Budget
December 3, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting - Capital Budget
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding a Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, and virtually via Zoom, for the purposes of the capital budget. Council will receive a grader equipment report and hold a preliminary capital budget discussion, plus a 2025 capital project status and financial report. A closed session is also listed, citing the Access to Information Act, but the source does not state the subject. No budget figures or decisions are established in the supplied agenda text.
- Grader Equipment Report (RFD-25-534), following Motion 897-2025 by Councilor Chern requesting a cost analysis of operations and repairs for 2024 and 2025 and machine hours
- Preliminary Capital Budget Discussion (RFD-25-540)
- 2025 Capital Project Status and Financial Report (RFD-25-542)
- Closed session listed under the Access to Information Act; the subject matter is not stated in the source
- Grader usage estimated at about 250 hours annually under Snow and Ice Removal Policy R/S-002-2023; one local backup grader contact cited at $160 per hour
December 2, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM at 56 Wheatland Avenue to consider Bylaw No.22-2025 (Operating Expenditure Borrowing), a snow and ice policy discussion, and several administrative reports. Council will also review a proclamation list, an organizational chart and policy review, a draft 6-month council orientation framework, and correspondence including two sponsorship requests. A closed session is scheduled for a Harvest Gold Drive update under the Access to Information Act.
- Bylaw No.22-2025: Operating Expenditure Borrowing (RFD-25-529)
- Snow and Ice Policy Discussion (RFD-25-528)
- Office Closure - Christmas Eve (RFD-25-530)
- Sponsorship Request - Heartland Training & Support Hub (RFD-25-527)
- Sponsorship Request - Smoky Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (RFD-25-526)
November 24, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting, 2026 Preliminary Operational and Capital Budget Discussions
The Town of Smoky Lake Council held a regular meeting on November 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM at 56 Wheatland Avenue, called for the purpose of 2026 Preliminary Operational and Capital Budget Discussions. Council was to receive a finance orientation presentation from Rodney Boyko CPA, CMA, Consulting, Finance Facilitator, on council's role in budgeting and finance. Council was then scheduled to go into Closed Session to discuss the 2026 preliminary budget under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 29: Advice from Officials. The agenda does not state any budget figures, decisions, or outcomes.
- Presentation by Rodney Boyko CPA, CMA, Consulting, Finance Facilitator: Continued Finance Orientation on council's role in budgeting and finance
- Preliminary 2026 Operational and Capital Budget Discussions scheduled to be held in Closed Session under ATIA Section 29: Advice from Officials
- Meeting held at Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, Smoky Lake, and virtually via Zoom
- Agenda adoption subject to additions/deletions
- No dollar amounts, contracts, bylaws, or fee changes appear in the agenda
November 24, 2025 - Municipal Planning Commission Organizational Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Municipal Planning Commission holds its organizational meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers and via Zoom. The main decisions are the election of a Chairperson and a Vice-Chairperson, with nominations for Chair called three times by Molly Fyten, CAO and Managing Partner of the Commission. The rest of the agenda is procedural: adopting the agenda, adopting previous minutes and action lists, and adjournment. No rezonings, contracts, or fee changes appear on this agenda.
- Election of Chairperson (RFD-25-516), with nominations called three times by CAO Molly Fyten
- Election of Vice-Chairperson (RFD-25-515)
- Adoption of the agenda, subject to additions or deletions
- Adoption of previous minutes and action lists
- Attached Bylaw 05-2024 establishes the Municipal Planning Commission and sets rules such as a two-member quorum and one-year Council member terms
November 24, 2025 - Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets November 24, 2025 to decide two development permit applications for row housing on 56 Avenue. DP-016-2025 proposes a 4-unit row house at 4509 56 Avenue with variances including 4 parking stalls instead of 6 and reduced lot area per unit. A related application, DP-015-2025, covers the adjacent lot to the west. The agenda also includes adopting the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes.
- DP-016-2025: 4-unit row housing at 4509 56 Avenue, zoned R3, with 4 parking stalls instead of the required 6 (33.3% variance)
- Lot area per internal unit proposed at 142.13 m2 vs. required 185 m2 (23.2% variance); end unit 215.72 m2 vs. 232 m2 (7.0% variance)
- DP-015-2025: related application for the adjacent lot to the west, proposing two 4-unit row housing buildings
- July 17, 2025 minutes to be adopted; that meeting approved permits DP-010-2025 (4507 56 Avenue) and DP-011-2025 (sea can conditions)
- Applicant for DP-016-2025 is COM-TECH Drafting & Design; owners are 1557293 Alberta Ltd. & 2208596 Alberta Ltd.
November 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, to work through a packed agenda. Council will hear delegations from the RCMP, a market research consultant and the United Farmers Association, and will consider Bylaw No.19-2025 (Borrowing Bylaw), Bylaw No.12-2025 (Ukrainian Twinning Committee) and Bylaw No. 04-2025 (Inter-Municipal Regional Fire Rescue Service). Several items — including land sales at 4204 - 54 St. and 55 White Earth Street, a sales agreement extension for Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 7820208, and library and FCSS appointments — are listed for closed session under the Access to Information Act. The agenda also includes a Christmas Light Up road closure request and two sponsorship requests.
- Bylaw No.19-2025: Borrowing Bylaw (RFD-25-497)
- Bylaw No.12-2025: Ukrainian Twinning Committee Bylaw (RFD-25-500)
- Bylaw No. 04-2025 Inter-Municipal Regional Fire Rescue Service (RFD-25-495)
- Closed session: Land Sale - Lot 2, Block 11, Plan 872NY (4204 - 54 St.) and Sales Agreements Extension Request - Lot 2, Block 13, Plan 7820208
- Christmas Light Up - Road Closure Request (RFD-25-507) and sponsorship requests from the Royal Canadian Legion and U15 HIWAY Raiders Hockey Club
October 29, 2025 - Organizational Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding its Organizational Council Meeting on October 29, 2025, starting with oaths of office for Mayor Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky and Councillors Dan Kotylak, Nestor Rosichuk, Tegan Scharff, and Bruce Chern. The agenda covers appointments (deputy mayor, financial institution and signing authorities, professional appointments), a bylaw and policy review of Policy A-32-2023 Proclamations, and new business including a Council Orientation Framework and the 2025-26 interim schedule for regular council meetings. Council is also set to consider a Council/CAO Covenant requiring all members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer to sign it, and to appoint council committees, boards, and commissions. The agenda includes a closed session and adjournment; no dollar amounts or specific contracts appear in the supplied text.
- Oath of Office for Mayor Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky and Councillors Dan Kotylak, Nestor Rosichuk, Tegan Scharff, and Bruce Chern
- Deputy Mayor appointment (RFD-25-481)
- Appointment of financial institution and signing authorities (RFD-25-485)
- Policy A-32-2023 Proclamations review (RFD-25-489)
- Council/CAO Covenant requiring signatures from all Council members and the CAO
October 6, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets October 6, 2025 to hold a public auction for a tax recovery property at 4312 50 Street and hear delegations from the RCMP and Alberta Transportation on Highway 28 improvement plans. Council will also consider a borrowing bylaw, a draft cooperation agreement with Métis Crossing Solar Ltd., a road closure bylaw, and a corporate social media policy. Several items, including an extension request and interim CAO service, are scheduled for closed session.
- Public auction tax sale for 8000009 - Plan 378 HW Block B Lot 5 (4312 50 Street) at 11:00 a.m.
- Delegation from Sgt. Anita Doktor, Smoky Lake RCMP, and Warren Young, Smoky Lake County Peace Officer
- Highway 28 Improvement Plans presentation by Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
- Bylaw No.19-2025: Borrowing Bylaw and Bylaw No. 20-2025: MCC Borrowing Bylaw Repeal
- DRAFT Supplemental Agreement (Cooperation Agreement with Métis Crossing Solar Ltd.)
September 24, 2025 - Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on September 24, 2025 for the purposes of land disposal. The agenda includes discussion of the MCC Lending Bylaw and a closed session on land disposal at 55 White Earth Street. The closed session is cited under the Access to Information Act, Section 19, regarding disclosure harmful to a third party's business interests. No decisions or outcomes are recorded in this agenda.
- Discussion of MCC Lending Bylaw
- Closed session: Land Disposal - 55 White Earth Street, cited under Access to Information Act Section 19
- Meeting held in Smoky Lake Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom
- Treaty 6 Territory acknowledgement
September 24, 2025 Physician and Health Care Professionals Committee
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee meets Sept. 24, 2025 to review its draft strategic plan and terms of reference, and to discuss several health-care items including a RhPAP grant, regional advisory councils, and locum coverage. The agenda also includes adoption of July 22, 2025 minutes and an action list. Most items are requests for decision; no final outcomes are recorded in the agenda itself.
- RhPAP Attraction and Retention Community Grant: committee asked to acknowledge the successful $1,000.00 2025 grant and allocate it toward a summer 2026 appreciation event
- Draft Strategic Plan and Terms of Reference for the Smoky Lake Region Healthcare Attraction and Retention Committee, with options for 4 or 5 voting members
- Alberta Launches Regional Advisory Councils (RFD-25-434)
- Primary Care Networks North Zone Governance Committee (RFD-25-464)
- Physician on call Premium - Locum Coverage Services (RFD-25-435)
September 15, 2025 - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing a preliminary draft business plan for the CN Station, a provincial and municipal historic resource. Administration prepared the draft framework, which includes a proposed vision and mission, program options, market analysis, a phased operations timeline, risk strategies, and performance indicators. Council feedback will guide revisions before any final approval at a future Regular Council meeting. The Smoky Lake Regional Heritage Board Chair is participating as a delegation.
- Draft CN Station business plan discussed, including vision, programs, financial models, and a Phase I/II/III operations timeline
- Recommendation to direct Administration to amend the draft plan based on discussion and return a revised version to a future Regular Council meeting
- Council could instead accept the draft as information only
- Plan stems from Motion 26-2025 directing Administration to prepare the business plan and Motion 697-2025 scheduling a strategic planning meeting
- No financial projections finalized; Council direction needed before detailed numbers can be researched
September 15, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake council meets September 15, 2025 to work through old business including a Dandelion Renewables delegation, a 2022-2024 solar financial report, and amendments to the Ag Society Complex Agreement. New business includes a reserve bid for a 2025 public auction, a Pumpkin Growers street closure request, Riverland Recreational Trail Society funding, a 2025 election counting centre, and the 2026 ATCO franchise fee. Council will also discuss closing the Town Office on September 30 for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and hold a closed session on the Watermain Looping RFP, 55 White Earth Street, and interim CAO service.
- Dandelion Renewables delegation and Smoky Lake O&M report (10:10 a.m.)
- Solar Financial Report from 2022-2024 (RFD-25-438)
- Amendments to Ag Society Complex Agreement (RFD-25-451)
- Reserve bid for 2025 public auction (RFD-25-436)
- 2026 ATCO franchise fee (RFD-25-440)
August 11, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, to consider a range of items including two public hearings, several deferred items, new business, and bylaws. Council will hold public hearings on Bylaw 016-2025 Road Closure and Lot 37 Gravel Road Alley Access, and will discuss the demolition of a derelict property at 4204 54 Street, a retroactive municipal tax relief policy, and a community standards bylaw. Several items are carried over from the July 14 meeting, including the H.A. Kostash School gymnasium invoice, Pumpkin Weigh-off in-kind assistance, and a street sweeper attachment for a skid steer. Council will also go into closed session to discuss bucket truck bids, Request for Proposal #05-2025, and the Pumpkin Patch Daycare Co-Operative.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 016-2025 Road Closure at 10:10 a.m.
- Public hearing on Lot 37 Gravel Road Alley Access at 10:10 a.m. or as soon as practical thereafter
- Demolition of derelict property at 4204 54 Street (deferred from July 14 meeting)
- Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief Policy A-05-2025
- Bylaw No.18-2025: Community Standards
July 28, 2025 Ukrainian Twinning Committee - Smoky Lake Region
The Ukrainian Twinning Committee - Smoky Lake Region meets July 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Council Chambers and by Zoom. The agenda covers adoption of the May 26, 2025 minutes and action list, two delegations, and old business. Members are appointed by Smoky Lake County, the Village of Waskatenau, and the Town of Smoky Lake. No new business items are listed on the agenda.
- Delegation at 9:05 a.m.: Vitaliy Milentyev, President of the Alberta Ukraine Chamber of Commerce (RFD-25-397), deferred from the May 26 meeting
- Delegation: Smoky Lake Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) on possible hiring of a program facilitator (RFD-25-398)
- Kosiv Region Charitable Donations (RFD-25-399): list of public organizations Kosiv Town Council works with, including USAID, UNDP, Terre des hommes, Hungarian Interchurch Aid, GIZ, and the OSCE
- Adoption of May 26, 2025 meeting minutes and action list
- No new business items listed; agenda includes round table and closed session
July 22, 2025 Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM at the Town Council Chambers. The agenda lists adoption of the agenda, a New Business section with no items shown, and a Closed Session to discuss Chief Administrative Officer recruitment. The closed session is cited under the Access to Information Act, Section 20, covering disclosure harmful to personal privacy. No other decisions, contracts, or public hearings appear on the agenda.
- Closed session on CAO recruitment, cited under Access to Information Act Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy)
- New Business section listed but contains no items in the agenda text
- Meeting scheduled for 7:30 PM, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Town Council Chambers
- Treaty 6 Territory acknowledgement included at call to order
July 22, 2025 Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee meets July 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Town Council Chambers and via Zoom. The main item is a 5:05 p.m. delegation from Dr. Anton Raubenheimer, Chief of Staff at the George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre, invited in June to discuss healthcare recruitment in Smoky Lake. The committee will also review its June 10, 2025 minutes and action list, and hear an update on subcommittee strategic planning next steps. No new motions or dollar figures appear on the agenda itself.
- Delegation (5:05 p.m.): Dr. Anton Raubenheimer, Chief of Staff, George McDougall - Smoky Lake Healthcare Centre, on healthcare recruitment
- Adoption of June 10, 2025 committee minutes and action list
- Subcommittee strategic plans next steps (RFD-25-396) from Dominique Cere, Pat Palechuk and Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky
- Closed session listed with no details provided
- June 10 minutes show prior approvals including $4,000.00 for three 2025 physician golf memberships and two $50,000.00 GICs at 2.72%
July 17, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets July 17, 2025 to decide two development permit applications. DP-010-2025 would allow a single detached home with attached garage at 4507 56 Avenue, requiring variances including a 51.4% rear-yard reduction. DP-011-2025 is also on the agenda for decision. The meeting also includes adoption of the June 11, 2025 minutes.
- DP-010-2025: single detached dwelling with attached garage at 4507 56 Avenue; applicant Nicolas Iozzo (Platinum Bilt), owner James Brisebois; estimated cost $400,000
- DP-010-2025 variances: rear yard 3.65 m vs required 7.5 m (51.4% variance); side yard 3.7 m vs required 4.5 m (17.8% variance)
- DP-010-2025 lot coverage proposed at 26%, within the 35% maximum for the R1 district
- DP-011-2025: second development report listed for decision (details not included in the agenda text)
- Adoption of June 11, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting minutes
July 14, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council meets July 14, 2025 to adopt prior minutes, hear delegations including the Fire Chief and a water loss study, and hold a public hearing on Bylaw No. 14-2025 amending the Land Use Bylaw. Council will also consider administrative reports, old business such as utility penalties and derelict property demolition, new business including a public auction and community standards bylaw, and several road closure and sponsorship requests. Closed session items cover land matters, a demolition agreement, and CAO recruitment.
- Public hearing at 1:45 p.m. on Bylaw No. 14-2025 to amend Land Use Bylaw 007-18
- Delegation from Dennis Schmidt, MPE Engineering, on the Smoky Lake Water Loss Study
- Old business: demolition of derelict property at 4204 54 Street
- New business: 2025 Public Auction and Community Standards Bylaw
- Road closure requests for Heritage Day Parade and Flourish Fest cultural festival
July 2, 2025 - Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council met on July 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers for a Special Council Meeting held for the purposes of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The agenda covers adopting the agenda, then moving into a Closed Session to discuss CAO Recruitment under the Access to Information Act (ATIA), Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy), followed by adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text; the closed session is the substantive item.
- Special Council Meeting called for the purposes of CAO recruitment
- Closed Session on CAO Recruitment, cited under ATIA Section 20: Disclosure harmful to personal privacy
- Motion to accept for information as discussed in Closed Session
- Adoption of the July 2, 2025 Special Meeting agenda as presented
- Adjournment by Mayor Cherniwchan
June 23, 2025 - Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council met on Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. for a Special Council Meeting called for the purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The only substantive item was a closed session to discuss CAO recruitment, cited under the Access to Information Act (ATIA), Section 20: Disclosure harmful to personal privacy. The agenda also includes routine items: adoption of the agenda, deferred/old business, new business, and adjournment. No decisions, dollar amounts, or outcomes are recorded in the agenda text.
- Special Council Meeting held June 23, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. for CAO Recruitment
- Closed session on CAO Recruitment under ATIA Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy)
- Motion to accept for information, as discussed in Closed Session
- Deferred items and old business listed with no entries
- New business listed with no entries
June 23, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council meets June 23, 2025 to review a draft 2025 budget, a rezoning bylaw, and a fire protection services fees bylaw, among other items. Council will hear three resident delegations on utility penalties, pickleball, and a tax increase inquiry, and will consider several requests for decision on topics including RCMP detachment funding, demolition of a derelict property at 13 Willow Creek Street, and disposal of a bucket truck. The agenda also includes appointments, a Canada Day bike parade street closure, and closed sessions on a land matter (Lot 37) and an interim CAO check-in.
- Rezoning Bylaw 14-2025 (RFD-25-329)
- Bylaw No.17-2025 Fire Protection Services Fees (RFD-25-346)
- Draft 2025 Budget Document (RFD-25-349)
- Quote for demolition of derelict property at 13 Willow Creek Street (RFD-25-320)
- Closed session: Land matter - Lot 37 and Interim CAO Check In
June 18, 2025 CAO Recruitment Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM, held virtually, for the purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The only substantive item is a closed session on CAO recruitment, cited under the Access to Information Act (ATIA), Section 20: Disclosure harmful to personal privacy. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural steps: adopting the agenda, and adjournment. No decisions, contract amounts, or candidate details are stated in the agenda.
- Closed session on CAO Recruitment under ATIA Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy)
- Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
- Agenda adoption and adjournment are the only other items
June 16, 2025 - CAO Recruitment Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM, held virtually, for the purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The only substantive item is a closed session on CAO recruitment, cited under the Access to Information Act, Section 20, covering disclosure harmful to personal privacy. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural steps: adopting the agenda, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings appear on the agenda.
- Closed session on CAO Recruitment under ATIA Section 20 (disclosure harmful to personal privacy)
- Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
- Agenda adoption and adjournment are the only other items
- No new business, deferred items, or old business listed
June 11, 2025 - Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets June 11, 2025 to consider two development reports. DP-007-2025 recommends approving a side-by-side duplex at 4332 52 Street (Lot 14, Block 8, Plan 1821HW), with units of 600 and 400 square feet. DP-008-2025 is also listed for decision, but the agenda text does not include its details. The meeting also adopts the May 30, 2025 minutes.
- DP-007-2025: proposed duplex at 4332 52 Street, 1,000 sq ft total (600 + 400 sq ft units), estimated cost $100,000
- DP-007-2025 conditions: front yard 6.0 m, side yards 4.5 m (44 Ave) and 1.5 m, max height 9.0 m, 40% lot coverage, 2 parking spaces
- DP-008-2025 listed as a request for decision; no details provided in the agenda text
- May 30, 2025 minutes to be adopted; at that meeting permits DP-005-2025 (fence) and DP-006-2025 (secondary suite) were approved
June 11, 2025 CAO Recruitment Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:45 p.m., held virtually, for the purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The only substantive item on the agenda was a closed session on CAO recruitment, cited under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP), Section 17, on the grounds that disclosure would be harmful to personal privacy. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items: call to order, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment, with no new business or deferred items listed. No decisions, names, or dollar amounts are recorded in the agenda text.
- Closed session on CAO recruitment under FOIPP Section 17 (harmful to personal privacy)
- Special Council Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
- No new business or deferred/old business items listed
- Agenda adoption and adjournment are the only other items
June 10, 2025 Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee meets June 10, 2025 to hear a delegation from Alberta Health Services Medical Affairs on physician resource planning. The committee will also review several requests for decision covering Rural Health Care Week spending, committee golf memberships, investment interest rates, and a planning session report. New business includes a Rural Health Professionals Action Plan update and strategic planning next steps.
- Delegation at 9:20 a.m. from Shauna Wallbank and Deborah Whetstone, Physician Resource Planners with Alberta Health Services Medical Affairs
- Rural Health Care Week cookies delivered May 29, 2025 to Bar-V-Nook Lodge, George McDougall Health Care Centre, Vilna Lodge, and Vilna Clinic, total cost not to exceed $300.00 from the 2025 Doctor Retention Budget
- Committee golf memberships (RFD-25-312) deferred from February 6, 2025 meeting
- Interest rates for investment of committee financials (RFD-25-310)
- Future Forward Planning Session Final Report (RFD-25-313) and Rural Health Professionals Action Plan (RhPAP) update (RFD-25-315)
June 10, 2025 - CAO Recruitment Special Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council held a special meeting on June 10, 2025 at 7:45 p.m., held virtually, for the purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The only substantive item was a closed session on CAO recruitment, cited under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP), Section 17, on the grounds that disclosure would be harmful to personal privacy. The agenda contains no new business, deferred items, or old business, and no decisions or outcomes are recorded in the document. The agenda is largely procedural, with blank times left for entering and exiting closed session and for adjournment.
- Closed session on CAO recruitment under FOIPP Section 17 (harmful to personal privacy)
- Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
- No new business, deferred items, or old business listed
- Adoption of the June 10, 2025 special meeting agenda as presented
- Adjournment by Mayor Cherniwchan (time left blank in the agenda)
June 2, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council meets June 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM to hear four delegations, including the RCMP detachment's Q4 community report and provincial crime statistics, the Pumpkin Growers Association, Homeland Housing, and the FCSS Newcomer Navigation Facilitator. Council will also consider old business on a proposed material change for the Smoky Lake Development Corporation, a library board appointment, and a demolition quote for 13 Willow Creek Street. New business includes a street sweeper attachment for a skid steer, disposal of a bucket truck, and Bylaw 13-2025 (Elections Bylaw). Six closed-session items are listed covering land matters, a telecommunications tower, and CAO recruitment.
- Demolition quote for derelict property at 13 Willow Creek Street (RFD-25-291)
- Notice of Proposed Material Change - Smoky Lake Development Corporation (RFD-25-301)
- Bylaw 13-2025 Elections Bylaw (RFD-25-284)
- Disposal of Equipment - Bucket Truck (RFD-25-285)
- Street Sweeper Attachment for Skid Steer (RFD-25-299)
May 30, 2025 - Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission meets Friday, May 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM to decide two development reports: DP-005-2025 and DP-006-2025. DP-005-2025 is a request by Kimberly and Ross Pritchard for a 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) fence at 5604 45 Street, which needs a 50% height variance for the south side yard of the corner lot. The commission will also adopt minutes from its February 28, 2025 meeting and may consider last-minute additions.
- Development Permit DP-005-2025: 1.8 m (6.0 ft.) fence at 5604 45 Street (Lot 14, Block 6, Plan 0721842), R1 zoning, with a 50% variance for the south side yard
- Development Permit DP-006-2025: second development report listed for decision (details not included in the agenda text)
- Adoption of the February 28, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission meeting minutes
- February 28, 2025 minutes show Development Permit 002-2025 was approved with conditions, including sea can rules
- Approved variances are sent to landowners within 60 meters, who have 21 days to appeal to the Land and Property Rights Tribunal
May 26, 2025 Ukrainian Twinning Committee Meeting
The Smoky Lake Region Ukrainian Twinning Committee meets May 26, 2025 to hear a delegation from Vitaliy Milentyev, President of the Alberta Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, and to consider an updated Ukrainian Twinning Committee Bylaw (Bylaw No. 012-2025) that would make the Town of Smoky Lake and Smoky Lake County the only partners with a three-year term and a new funding formula. The committee will also review 2024 year-end financials and a 2025 budget. The agenda includes adoption of minutes from November 18, 2024 and March 24, 2025, and a closed session.
- Delegation: Vitaliy Milentyev, President of the Alberta Ukraine Chamber of Commerce
- Bylaw No. 012-2025 Ukrainian Twinning Bylaw and Agreement 2025 — would forward to Town of Smoky Lake and Smoky Lake County councils for three readings
- 2024 Year End Financials (RFD-25-278)
- 2025 Budget (RFD-25-276)
- Adoption of Nov 18, 2024 organizational and regular minutes and March 24, 2025 workshop minutes
May 26, 2025 Smoky Lake Region - Kosiv Ukrainian Twinning Committee Meeting
The Smoky Lake Region - Kosiv Ukrainian Twinning Committee meets May 26, 2025 to receive updates from Kosiv, review school exchange projects, and review an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kosiv District, Ivano-Frankivska Oblast, Ukraine. The draft MOU would run three years effective October 1, 2025, with a 50% Town of Smoky Lake and 50% Smoky Lake County funding split, and would be sent to the respective councils for execution. The current MOU expires September 30, 2025; the Village of Vilna and Village of Waskatenau have decided to withdraw from the committee.
- Draft MOU with Kosiv District, Ivano-Frankivska Oblast, Ukraine: three-year term effective October 1, 2025, 50% Town of Smoky Lake / 50% Smoky Lake County funding split
- Current MOU expires September 30, 2025
- Village of Waskatenau Motion #29-2025 (Feb 20, 2025): will no longer be a committee member upon MOU expiry
- Village of Vilna RES. 142-24 (Oct 9, 2024): withdrew from the Ukrainian Twinning Committee
- School exchange update: H.A. Kostash School in Smoky Lake and Kosiv school projects, including pen pal pairing planned for September
May 12, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets May 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, to consider an amended 2025 operating budget and Tax Rate Bylaw No. 11-2025, along with a retroactive municipal tax relief policy. Council will also hear a delegation from the Smoky Lake Golf Club and review several old-business items including a water service line request, demolition of a derelict property at 13 Willow Creek Street, and a Rogers Telecommunications Tower update. Five closed-session items are listed, covering a library board member review, town-owned land, and several property matters.
- Tax Rate Bylaw No. 11-2025 (RFD-25-253) and Amended 2025 Operating Budget (RFD-25-262)
- Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief Policy A-05-2025 (RFD-25-245)
- Demolition of derelict property at 13 Willow Creek Street (RFD-25-255)
- Local Improvement Plan for Paving 53 Avenue (RFD-25-257)
- Closed session: RFP 03-2025 purchase and development of town-owned land; land purchase at Lot 37, Block 12, Plan 7820208; repurchase of Lot 15, Block 13, Plan 2520079; 55 White Earth Street update
April 28, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council meets on April 28, 2025 to adopt prior meeting minutes and action lists, hear four delegations (RCMP, Alberta Municipal Affairs library services, auditor JDP Wasserman, and Delmor Holdings Ltd), and work through administrative reports including quarterly financials and utility/tax reports. Old business includes the 2025 Operating Budget, public engagement for Budget 2025, a housing needs survey summary, and Bylaw No.007-15 for the Smoky Lake Public Library. New business covers signing authority, a conference attendance request, and Bylaw No. 10-2025 (Master Rates Bylaw); several items are slated for closed session.
- 2025 Operating Budget (RFD-25-211) under deferred/old business
- Bylaw No. 10-2025 - Master Rates Bylaw (RFD-25-234)
- Quarterly Financial Reports (Q1) (RFD-25-229)
- Utility Reports for March 2025 Billing; and Tax Report for April 2025 (RFD-25-232)
- Closed session: RFP for purchase of municipally owned land at Plan 872NY, Block 11, Lot 2
April 17, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting - CAO Recruitment
The Town of Smoky Lake council held a regular meeting on April 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM for the stated purpose of CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) recruitment. The agenda consists of calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, moving into closed session, and adjourning. The closed session covers two items: CAO recruitment consultation with Angela Duncan of Municipal Rising Tides, and a waste removal contract. Both closed-session items cite the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) as the reason for excluding the public.
- Closed session: CAO recruitment consultation with Angela Duncan, Municipal Rising Tides, under FOIPP Section 24 (advice from officials)
- Closed session: Waste Removal Contract, under FOIPP Section 16 (disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party)
- Meeting held at Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, Smoky Lake, and virtually via Zoom
- No public hearings, bylaws, contracts with dollar amounts, or fee changes appear on this agenda
April 7, 2025 - Budget Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake council is holding a budget meeting on April 7, 2025 to consider adopting the 2025 operating budget and a three-year operating forecast, along with the 2025 capital budget and five-year plan. Administration recommends approval of the operating budget and forecast. Council will also review items including 2024 capital project updates, public engagement for Budget 2025, website content and analytics, a CN Station business plan, waste collection services, and a 2024 gas capital levy. The agenda is largely a list of budget items; the source does not show any final decisions or vote results.
- 2025 Operating Budget (RFD-25-203) with a three-year operating forecast, recommended for approval by administration
- Capital Budget 2025 - 5 Year Plan (RFD-25-199)
- Update on the 2024 Capital Projects (RFD-25-202)
- Public Engagement for Budget 2025 (RFD-25-200)
- CN Station - Business Plan (RFD-25-205) and Waste Collection Services (RFD-25-206)
March 31, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets March 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM at 56 Wheatland Avenue and via Zoom. The agenda includes a public hearing on Bylaw No. 08-2025 (Land Use Amendment), second and third reading of that bylaw, three resident delegations, and a Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief Policy. Council will also discuss several administrative items and may enter closed session on three matters.
- Public hearing at 2:30 p.m. on Bylaw No. 08-2025 Land Use Amendment
- Second and third reading of Bylaw No. 08-2025
- Delegations from Mike Wolansky, Jon Popel (Smoky Lake Tree Nursery), and Jon Renton
- Retroactive Municipal Tax Relief Policy A-05-2025
- Closed session items: RFP #02-2025 Lot 8 & 9, legal, and Smoky Lake Library application review
March 27, 2025 Regular Council Budget Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council is holding a regular budget meeting on March 27, 2025 to review the 2025 Operating Budget and the 2025 Capital Budget 5-Year Plan. Council will also consider an interim CAO appointment, public engagement for Budget 2025, an update on 2024 capital projects, website content and analytics, and the 2024 Gas Capital Levy. Administration is recommending approval of the 2025 Operating budget and three-year operating forecast.
- 2025 Operating Budget: total revenue and expenses both $4,369,435.00
- Grants to Individuals/Organizations decreased to $10,000.00 from $12,000.00
- New water reservoir debenture decreased to one semi-annual payment
- Interim CAO Appointment (RFD-25-168)
- 2024 Gas Capital Levy (RFD-25-190)
March 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake Council meets March 10, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at 56 Wheatland Avenue and via Zoom. The agenda includes three delegations, a long list of deferred and old business items, new business on 2025 election voting, a water service line request, and a policy on the organizational chart. Five closed-session items cover two land sales, a daycare contract, personnel, and CAO recruitment.
- Closed session on Land Sale - Lot 14, Block 8, Plan 1821HW under FOIPP Section 16
- Closed session on Land Sale - Lot R-2, Block 12, Plan 4117TR under FOIPP Section 16
- Closed session on a Daycare Contract and on CAO Recruitment
- New business: 2025 Election Institutionalized Voting and a 2025 Municipal Election Advanced Voting Station
- Old business: Agricultural Complex Funding Agreement, 911 West Railway Drive Motions, and Victim Services Units
February 28, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The Municipal Planning Commission meets Feb. 28, 2025 to elect a vice-chairperson and decide Development Permit No. 002-2025. The permit would allow a sea can for storage at H.A. Kostash School, 4815 54 Avenue, on 15.06 acres zoned Institutional District. The school says it lacks storage space and needs room for seasonal gym equipment, chairs, tables, and instructional materials. The commission will also adopt minutes from its Dec. 2, 2024 organizational and regular meetings.
- Development Permit No. 002-2025: sea can for storage at H.A. Kostash School, 4815 54 Avenue, Lot K, Plan 2975MC, 15.06 acres
- Applicant H.A. Kostash School; owner Aspen View Regional School Division No. 19
- Proposed conditions include painting the sea can to match the principal building, no stacking, 3.0 m (10.0 ft.) maximum height, and no human or animal habitation
- Applicant must obtain an approved Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors
- Election of Vice-Chairperson; adoption of Dec. 2, 2024 organizational and regular meeting minutes
February 24, 2025 Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Annual General Meeting
The Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company Ltd. is holding its Annual General Meeting on February 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Town Council Chambers and via Zoom. The meeting covers elections for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, appointment of directors, adoption of the April 29, 2024 AGM minutes, and new business including appointment of legal representation, auditor, CEO, and CFO. The agenda is procedural; no dollar amounts or specific decisions are recorded in the agenda itself.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Appointment of directors: Amy Chernwichan, Evelynne Kobes, Melody Morton, and Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky proposed (RFD-25-077)
- Adoption of April 29, 2024 Annual General Meeting minutes
- Appointment of legal representation (RFD-25-078)
- Appointment of auditor (RFD-25-079), CEO (RFD-25-080), and CFO (RFD-25-081)
February 24, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets February 24, 2025 with public hearings on Bylaw No. 05-2025 (removing a Municipal Reserve designation) and Bylaw No. 07-2025 (a Municipal Development Plan amendment). Council will also consider designating the Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church and the Ortona Hall Drop-In Centre as Municipal Historic Resources, and a bylaw setting Fire Protection Services Fees. Other items include a CAO resignation press release, committee appointments, and several funding and partnership requests.
- Public hearings on Bylaw No. 05-2025 (Removal of Municipal Reserve Designation) and Bylaw No. 07-2025 (Municipal Development Plan Amendment)
- Bylaw No. 01-2025 Fire Protection Services Fees
- Bylaw No. 08-2025 Rezoning
- Designation of Holy Ascension Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Plan 803CL Block 8, Lot X) and Ortona Hall Drop-In Centre (Plan 803CL Block 4, Lot 19) as Municipal Historic Resources
- CAO resignation press release and closed-session items on land sale, RFP, CAO evaluation and recruitment
February 13, 2025 Budget Meeting
The Town of Smoky Lake council is holding a budget meeting on February 13, 2025 to review the draft 2025 operating budget, the 2025 capital budget and five-year plan, and a 2026-2028 three-year financial plan. Council will also consider a resignation notice from Councillor Terry Makowichuk, who stated he is not eligible to hold the position, and a deferred 2022-2023 line-by-line budget vs. actuals report. Other items include a Smoky Lake Regional Heritage Board collaboration request, website analytics and content updates, public engagement for Budget 2025, and a closed session on an audit and council inquiries document.
- Draft 2025 capital budget of $900,500, funded by $48,500 from sale of surplus equipment, $27,500 outside grant, $40,000 natural gas surplus, $72,000 local improvement tax, and $712,500 from MSI/LGFF/CCBF
- Capital budget changes: Storm and Catch Basin Repairs cut from $20,000 to $0; Gas and Water Meter Replacement reduced from $50,000 to $40,000; new $30,000 Main Supply Gas Meter (2009)
- Councillor Terry Makowichuk resignation effective January 31, 2025; no by-election will be held, with a general election scheduled for October 20, 2025
- Deferred Year 2022-2023 Line by Line budget vs. actuals report (RFD-25-063) brought back from the January 27, 2025 meeting
- Closed session under FOIPP to discuss an Audit - Council Inquiries Document
February 6, 2025 Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee
The Physicians & Health Care Professionals Committee meets February 6, 2025 to appoint a new chairperson following Mayor Cherniwchan's resignation, hear a Regional Police and Crisis Team presentation, and decide on annual motions including golf memberships for regional physicians. The committee will also review a 2024 year-end financial update and discuss health care attraction and retention matters. Several items are follow-ups from the November 21, 2024 meeting.
- Re-appointment of Chairperson following Mayor Cherniwchan's resignation; Deputy Mayor Prockiw-Zarusky appointed as voting member by Town of Smoky Lake
- Proposed payment of Smoky Lake Regional Physician's Seasonal Golf Memberships at Smoky Lake Golf Club, not to exceed $3,000.00 per year from the Doctors Retention Budget
- Delegation at 9:10 a.m. from Debbie Berlinguette, registered psychiatric nurse, on the Regional Police and Crisis Team (RPACT)
- 2024 Year End Financial Update (RFD-25-074)
- Update on Christmas Basket Distribution: 11 businesses received baskets not exceeding $200.00 each, delivered December 16-17
January 27, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets January 27, 2025 to work through a long agenda covering quarterly financial reports, utility and tax reports, and several bylaws. Council will hear delegations from the Northern Lights Library and the Smoky Lake Lions Club, and consider bylaws on an inter-municipal regional fire rescue service, a clean energy improvement program, and municipal reserve and subdivision plan changes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss land, audit correspondence, a potential property purchase, salary grid and CAO evaluation matters under FOIPP.
- Bylaw No. 04-2025 Inter-Municipal Regional Fire Rescue Service
- Bylaw 15-2024 Clean Energy Improvement Program
- Bylaw 05-2025 Removal of Municipal Reserve Designation and Bylaw 06-2025 Cancellation of Subdivision Plan
- Notice of Intention to Designate - Ortona Hall, and withdrawal of notice for the Eckess Residence (Plan 1821836, Block 9, Lot 1A)
- Sales Agreement update for Lot 14, Block 8, Plan 1821HW with Northern Timber Structures
January 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
Smoky Lake Town Council meets Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Town Council Chambers, 56 Wheatland Avenue, and virtually via Zoom. The main substantive item is a request for decision (RFD-24-635) on scheduling an MNP consultation, about 90 minutes long, to review policing services in the Smoky Lake region; the date and time are left blank in the recommendation. Smoky Lake County contracted MNP for a comprehensive policing-services review funded through a Provincial Grant, and MNP is consulting stakeholders separately by region. Council will also adopt the agenda and previous minutes, and go into Closed Session for a CAO Performance Appraisal under FOIPP Section 19 (Confidential Evaluations).
- RFD-24-635: schedule an MNP consultation (approx. 90 minutes) on policing services in the Smoky Lake region; date and time left blank
- MNP policing review contracted by Smoky Lake County as part of a Provincial Grant
- Reference to a December 4, 2024 email from Chartina Nahorniak, Senior Consultant, MNP
- Closed Session: CAO Performance Appraisal under FOIPP Section 19 (Confidential Evaluations)
- Routine items: adoption of agenda and adoption of previous minutes and action lists