County of Stettler No. 6 public meetings in 2025

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will review the ASB Strategic Plan and discuss the upcoming provincial conference in Edmonton. The meeting includes a request for a decision regarding the January meeting and an in-camera session on agricultural pests.

• Discussion of the ASB Strategic Plan memo
• Planning for the ASB Provincial Conference in Edmonton on January 20, 2026
• Request for decision regarding the January ASB meeting
• In-camera session regarding agricultural pest updates
• Review of year-to-date financials

The board approved its agenda and adopted the October 15, 2025 minutes. It rescheduled the January 21, 2026 meeting to January 7, 2026 and directed members to submit attendance preferences for the 2026 Provincial Conference by Dec 23, 2025. An in‑camera session was held to discuss an agricultural pest update, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:51 pm.

• Recessed meeting for ASB training at 10:07 am (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 15 2025 minutes (5‑0‑2)
• Rescheduled Jan 21, 2026 board meeting to Jan 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Directed members to submit 2026 Provincial Conference attendance preferences by Dec 23 2025 (unanimous)
• Received Year‑to‑Date financials as presented (unanimous)
• Entered in‑camera session to discuss Agricultural Pest Update (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:51 pm (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will meet to decide on a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for staff effective January 1, 2026. The council will also hold an in-camera session regarding a Mutual Aid Agreement.

• Proposed 1.5% cost of living increase for all staff
• In-camera session regarding Mutual Aid Agreement

The council approved a 1.5% cost‑of‑living increase for all staff effective Jan. 1, 2026. It entered and exited an in‑camera session to discuss a Mutual Aid Agreement, then approved the agreement and authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 1.5% cost‑of‑living increase for staff (unanimous)
• Entered in‑camera session to discuss Mutual Aid Agreement (unanimous)
• Exited in‑camera session (unanimous)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement and authorized signatures (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:01 am (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will meet to discuss the 2026 budget presentation and an interim budget. The body is also reviewing several requests for decisions regarding tax penalty forgiveness and infrastructure grants.

• 2026 Budget Presentation and 2026 Interim Budget
• Support for Donalda ACP Grant for Infrastructure Master Plan
• Tax Penalty Forgiveness requests
• Dust Reduction Policy review
• Fire Services Termination Amending Agreement

The council approved a $1,412.76 write‑off of accounts receivable and allocated $49,999.32 from the Recreation Special Project Reserve to seven community projects. It adopted the 2025 budget as the 2026 interim budget, authorized a fire‑services termination agreement with the Town of Stettler, and funded a $12,000 emergency recreation repair. The council denied a tax‑penalty forgiveness request and designated $300 for the Stettler Hospice Society Christmas Variety Show.

• Approved $1,412.76 accounts receivable write‑off (unanimous)
• Approved $49,999.32 recreation special project funding for seven projects (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2025 budget as the 2026 interim budget (unanimous)
• Authorized the Reeve and CAO to sign the Joint Fire Services Termination Amending Agreement (unanimous)
• Funded $12,000 for replacement of the Endmoor Arena hot‑water tank from the Recreation Emergency Reserve (unanimous)
• Denied tax‑penalty forgiveness and confirmed the $375.22 penalty for the ratepayer (unanimous)
• Designated $300 from the Council Special Projects fund for Stettler Hospice Society tickets and door prize (unanimous)
• Approved the Councillor fee sheet amendment for Councillor Janet Adam (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will discuss development permits and subdivision applications. The body is scheduled to review requests from the Rochon Sands Heights Community Association, Connell, Goodkey, and McCord.

• DP 25094 (Rochon Sands Heights Community Association)
• DP 25098 (Connell)
• Subdivision File SUB2025-16 (Goodkey)
• Subdivision File SUB2025-17 (McCord)

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved development permits DP 25094 and DP 25098, and also approved subdivisions SUB2025-16 and SUB2025-17 with conditions. The commission directed administration to confirm no concerns to Lacombe County, to schedule an economic‑development workshop, and set the next meeting for Jan. 26, 2026.

• Approved development permit DP 25094 for Rochon Sands Heights Community Association (unanimous)
• Approved development permit DP 25098 for Calvin & Kyla Connell (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision SUB2025-16 (Goodkey) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision SUB2025-17 (McCord) with conditions (unanimous)
• Directed administration to send written confirmation to Lacombe County of no concerns (unanimous)
• Directed administration to schedule an economic development workshop, tentatively Dec. 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for Jan. 26, 2026 at 1:00 pm (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will discuss a request for $6,175 in additional funding for the Buffalo Lake Meadows Owners Association to cover a geotechnical report and material costs. The body will also review the Village of Donalda viability update and several tax levy bylaws.

• Request for $6,175 for Buffalo Lake Meadows Park improvements
• Bylaw 1755-25: Buffalo View Estates Special Tax Levy
• Bylaw 1756-25: Buffalo Sands Special Tax Levy
• Bylaw 1754-25: Operating Borrowing Bylaw
• Parkland Regional Library System Budget 2026

The council amended a prior motion to buy one 140 AWD grader with snow equipment from Finning Canada for $625,800.00, funded from reserves. It also authorized the county office to close at noon on Dec. 24, 2025 and to reopen on Jan. 2, 2026, and cancelled the Dec. 24 council meeting. The 2026 Parkland Regional Library System budget was approved, and additional funding for Buffalo Lake park improvements was granted. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of 140 AWD grader for $625,800.00 (unanimous)
• Authorized holiday office closure Dec. 24 2025‑Jan. 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Dec. 24 2025 regular council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Parkland Regional Library System 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved $6,175 additional funding for Buffalo Lake Meadows picnic shelter (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 increase for Buffalo Lake Access Enhancement Project (unanimous)
• Authorized tender for water service connections funded $40,000 from fees and $49,750 from CCBF (unanimous)
• Directed purchase of four‑acre gravel stockpile site (unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council meeting will consider a series of decisions, including a tax agreement, the purchase of fire brush and rapid response units, and interim fire service agreements. Additional items include a school resource officer committee, gravel mining and stockpiling, several Alberta Community Partnership Grants, a drought and flood protection program grant, and the Light the Night 2025 event. The meeting also includes routine reports, a public hearing, and consent agenda items.

• Request for Decision: Purchase Fire Brush/Rapid Response Units (Page 41)
• Request for Decision: Interim Fire Service Agreements (Page 43)
• Request for Decision: Gravel Mining & Stockpiling (Page 47)
• Request for Decision: Alberta Community Partnership Grant, Boehlke's Pond (Page 52)
• Request for Decision: Light the Night 2025 (Page 58)

The council unanimously approved a written tax agreement setting payment schedules and penalty waivers for customer #228001 and BOR013. It also rescinded Harry Brook’s appointment and appointed Jane Skocdopole as a Member-at-Large on the Stettler Public Library Board. The council directed administration to obtain repair cost estimates for the Erskine outdoor skating rink and set reserve bids for the 2025 tax sale. Additional actions included contacting EMCON about a highway approach and a school‑bus signage request.

• Approved tax agreement with customer #228001 and BOR013 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Harry Brook as Member-at-Large on Stettler Library Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Jane Skocdopole as Member-at-Large on Stettler Library Board (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Harry Brook to Agricultural Services Board (no vote recorded)
• Carried motion to table library appointment decision to Dec 10 meeting (6‑1)
• Directed Administration to contact EMCON about Highway 12 approach (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to apply for school‑bus signage permit (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to seek repair/replacement cost estimates for Erskine skating rink (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on Development Permit DP 25097 for Bar W Resort. The permit seeks to add an 18‑hole mini‑golf course, attendant shack, and parking on the NE 20‑40‑20‑4 property. Administration recommends conditional approval with specific setbacks, operating dates, and a gravel‑parking variance. The commission can approve, modify, postpone, or deny the application.

• Conditional approval of Development Permit DP 25097 for an 18‑hole mini‑golf course at Bar W Resort
• Variance granted to allow gravel parking stalls
• Setback requirement: mini‑golf course must be at least 38.1 m from Bayview Street centerline
• Operation limited to April 30 through October 16 each year
• Site plan may be modified as long as holes do not exceed 18 and course size does not increase

County Council

The County Council will meet to appoint its leadership and fill legislated positions for the year. The body will elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve and appoint members to various boards and committees.

• Election of Reeve and Deputy Reeve
• Appointment of Agricultural Fieldman, Weed Inspector, and Municipal Solicitor
• Appointments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Assessment Review Board
• Determination of regular meeting dates and council seating arrangements
• Appointment of members to the Stettler Waste Management Authority and Recreation Board

The council approved its agenda and adopted secret‑ballot voting. Councillor Larry Clarke was elected Reeve by secret ballot and Councillor Allan Gano was appointed Deputy Reeve by acclamation. Additional actions included approving a new seating plan, amending the council remuneration policy, and adopting several committee appointments. A motion to start regular meetings at 9:30 a.m. was defeated.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted secret‑ballot voting method (unanimous)
• Elected Councillor Larry Clarke as Reeve (unanimous secret ballot)
• Appointed Councillor Allan Gano as Deputy Reeve (acclamation, unanimous)
• Approved seating arrangement at council table (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to start regular meetings at 9:30 am (In‑Favour Gano, Adam; Opposed Clarke, Hunter, Walker, Nibourg, Stevens)
• Amended Council remuneration policy – removed FCM from conference list, removed CAO signature line, reduced supervision per diem to $750 (unanimous)
• Amended policy to remove Rural Crime Prevention Committee guidelines (unanimous)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will discuss information about a potential multi‑municipality ALUS partnership, including a $5,000 annual municipal fee and cost‑share arrangements. The board will also consider a Declaration of Agricultural Disaster and review the 2025 season in review, which includes 144 sprayed sites and 1,660 weed inspections. Additional items for information include updates on ag‑plastic collection at Stettler transfer stations and a gravel‑pit weed inspection report.

• ALUS partnership presentation – $5,000 annual municipal fee, 50‑50 cost share, recommendation for 0.5 FTE coordinator
• Declaration of Agricultural Disaster
• 2025 Season in Review – 144 sites sprayed, 1,660 weed inspections, 5,616 people reached through extension
• Ag Plastics Collection updates at Stettler Transfer Stations
• Gravel Pit Weed Inspection Report

Municipal Planning Commission

The County of Stettler No. 6 Municipal Planning Commission will approve several development permits, including DP 25070 for a waste management facility, DP 25066 for a residential lot, DP 25067 for a Hutterite machine shop, and DP 25077 for a Marshall development. It will also review subdivision files SUB 2025-12, SUB 2025-13, and SUB 2025-14. All approvals are subject to detailed conditions outlined in the agenda.

• Approve DP 25070 (Waste Management Facility) with site‑plan, roadside, screening, and environmental conditions
• Approve DP 25066 (Erickson) residential lot with setback and grading requirements
• Approve DP 25067 (Hutterite Brethren of Red Willow) machine‑shop with parking and signage limits
• Approve DP 25077 (Marshall) development with construction timing and waste‑debris controls
• Review subdivision files SUB 2025-12, SUB 2025-13, SUB 2025-14

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council approved a fire command unit upfitting purchase, including a truck‑bed insert and lighting equipment totaling $51,873.91. The Council also granted a three‑year exemption from the municipal portion of property taxes for four specific non‑residential lots for 2026‑2028. Additional items included directives on dust‑control costs for Bar W RV Resort and a plan to draft a residential‑lot incentive policy.

• Approve purchase of truck‑bed insert from Outwest Design & Fabrication for $15,800 (+ GST = $16,590)
• Approve purchase of lights, siren, decals from Jacked Custom Truck Installs for $33,603.71 (+ GST = $35,283.91)
• Grant multi‑year exemption of the municipal portion of property taxes for lots in Plan 1420412, Block 2, Lot 2 & 3 and Plan 252XXXX, Block 1, Lot 7 & 8 for 2026‑2028
• Direct administration to bring back options for dust‑control costs and distances on RGE RD 20‑4 and TWP RD 40‑2 for Bar W RV Resort
• Direct administration to draft a residential building incentive policy for County urban lots

The council approved funding for an audio‑system upgrade in the council chambers. It adopted the Firefighter Health Benefits policy and a gravel‑road dust‑reduction policy. Council also authorized the Starland/Stettler water agreement, declined the Town of Stettler’s offer to buy Rescue Unit #14, and approved a joint fire‑services termination agreement.

• Approved $28,861.00 audio‑system upgrade quote (opposed by one councillor, carried)
• Approved Firefighter Health Benefits Policy CN 1.12 444 (unanimous)
• Approved Gravel Road Dust Reduction Policy PW 2.2 (unanimous)
• Authorized the Starland‑Stettler Water Agreement (unanimous)
• Declined Town of Stettler’s offer to purchase Rescue Unit #14 and directed a response letter (unanimous)
• Authorized the amended Joint Fire Services Termination Agreement (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to contact Stettler & District FCSS to promote the Volunteer Driver Program (unanimous)
• Directed Administration to bring back development‑agreement options with dust‑control for Bar W RV Resort (unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will consider a request for a multi‑year exemption from non‑residential property taxes. It will also review the Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework with Flagstaff County, award a miscellaneous paving tender, and consider dust‑control and festival funding requests. Additional items include a fire command unit upfitting decision and the cancellation of the October 22, 2025 regular council meeting.

• Request for Decision: Multi‑Year exemption from non‑residential property taxes
• Request for Decision: Review of the Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework with Flagstaff County
• Request for Decision: Award of miscellaneous paving tender
• Request for Decision: Dust control (portion of RGE RD 20‑1)
• Request for Decision: Festival of Lights 2025

The council approved a three‑year exemption from the municipal portion of property taxes for two county lots. It also authorized purchases for a fire‑command unit upfitting and a miscellaneous paving contract, and directed actions on dust‑control, a residential‑lot incentive policy, and an extension of the intermunicipal collaboration framework. All motions were carried with the vote counts recorded in the minutes.

• Approved three‑year municipal tax exemption for lots in Plan 1420412 (6 to 1, against 1 Councillor Grover)
• Approved purchase of fire command unit truck bed insert ($16,590 total) and lighting/siren package ($35,283.91 total) (7 to 0)
• Authorized award of Miscellaneous Asphalt Paving contract to Border Paving Ltd. for $288,120 (excluding GST) (7 to 0)
• Directed administration to develop dust‑control options for Bar W RV Resort (7 to 0)
• Directed administration to draft a residential‑lot incentive policy for urban lots (7 to 0)
• Extended deadline for Intermunicipal Collaborative Framework review with Flagstaff County to 2027 and authorized execution (7 to 0)
• Directed administration to discuss and proceed with dust‑control on RGE Rd 20‑1 with Town of Stettler (6 to 1, against 1 Councillor Grover)
• Directed administration to bring back volunteer firefighter benefits policy by Oct 8 2025 (7 to 0)

Agriculture Service Board

The County of Stettler No. 6 Agricultural Services Board will vote on several policy items such as vegetation control, clubroot disease control, pest and nuisance control on county right‑of‑way, virulent blackleg control, and equipment use. It will also consider a resolution direction request for rural water distribution funding. Additional discussion items include the Tri‑County ALUS proposal and an Intensive Livestock Working Group delegation request.

• Decision on Policy AG 3.02 – Vegetation Control
• Decision on Policy AG 3.03 – Control of Clubroot Disease
• Decision on Policy AG 3.06 – Pest and Nuisance Control on County Right of Way
• Decision on Policy AG 3.07 – Control of Virulent Blackleg
• Decision on Policy AG 3.09 – Use of Equipment

The board unanimously accepted the County's AG Policy Manual items 3.02, 3.03, 3.06, 3.07 and 3.09 without changes. It also cancelled the scheduled November 19, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda, minutes, correspondence, financials and workshop information. An in‑camera session was held and then closed later in the meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from August 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted AG policies 3.02, 3.03, 3.06, 3.07, 3.09 without changes (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 19, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted correspondence items for information (unanimous)
• Accepted year‑to‑date financials as presented (unanimous)
• Entered in‑camera session at 11:18 a.m. (unanimous)
• Exited in‑camera session at 11:40 a.m. (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to discuss and decide on five development permits. The body will also review a department report and approve minutes from the August 20, 2025, meeting.

• DP 25066 (Erickson)
• DP 25067 (Hutterite Brethren of Red Willow)
• DP 25070 (Waste Management Facility)
• DP 25077 (Marshall)
• DP 25074 (Harris)

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved five development applications: DP 25062, DP 25066, DP 25070, DP 25067, and DP 25077. Each approval was subject to detailed conditions outlined in the minutes. The meeting also entered and exited an in‑camera session. No other business was taken.

• Approved DP 25062 (Harris) with conditions (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved DP 25066 (Erickson) with conditions (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved DP 25070 (Waste Management Facility) with conditions (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved DP 25067 (Hutterite Brethren) with conditions (Carried Unanimously)
• Approved DP 25077 (Marshall) with conditions (Carried Unanimously)

County Council

At the September 15, 2025 special council meeting, a public hearing will be held on three proposed bylaws. The bylaws propose adopting an updated Town‑County Intermunicipal Development Plan (Bylaw 1749‑25 and 2194‑25), amending the County Municipal Development Plan to move and expand a confined‑feeding‑operation exclusion zone (Bylaw 1750‑25), and repealing the Southeast Area Structure Plan (Bylaw 1751‑25 and 2195‑25). Council will consider second‑ and third‑reading motions for each bylaw, with options to amend or defeat them. The agenda notes a $200,000 Alberta Community Partnership grant that funded the planning work.

• Bylaw 1749‑25: second and third reading to adopt updated intermunicipal development plan
• Bylaw 2194‑25: second and third reading to adopt updated intermunicipal development plan (Town side)
• Bylaw 1750‑25: amendment to move and enlarge confined‑feeding‑operation exclusion zone in the municipal development plan
• Bylaw 1751‑25: second and third reading to repeal the Southeast Area Structure Plan (County side)
• Bylaw 2195‑25: second and third reading to repeal the Southeast Area Structure Plan (Town side)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will discuss several requests for tax repayment plans and an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw. The body is also deciding on a paving tender and improvements for Erskine Street.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1752-25: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Proposed tax repayment plan for customer LYN006 regarding a 2025 Tax Levy of $328,065.68
• Decision on awarding the Paving Tender
• Request for decision on Erskine Street Improvements
• 3rd reading of Bylaw 1741-25: Animal Control Bylaw

The council approved a $353,308 contract with West‑Can Seal Coating Inc. to rehabilitate Range Road 195, using the LGFF Capital Grant as the funding source. It also approved tax repayment agreements for customers LYN006, SPA006 and WIL001, appointed Robert Klatt as agricultural fieldman, added Buffalo Lake Meadows Owners’ Association as an additional named insured, and supported a Stettler Rural Mental Health Network event. All motions carried unanimously, while the proposal to add a second Member‑at‑Large to the SDAA agreement was defeated.

• Awarded $353,308 paving contract to West‑Can Seal Coating Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved tax repayment plan for LYN006 (unanimous)
• Approved tax repayment plan for SPA006 (unanimous)
• Approved tax repayment plan for WIL001 (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Klatt as agricultural fieldman (unanimous)
• Approved Buffalo Lake Meadows Owners’ Association as additional named insured (unanimous)
• Supported Stettler Rural Mental Health Network event with door prize (unanimous)
• Defeated amendment to SDAA agreement to add second Member‑at‑Large (defeated)

Agriculture Service Board

The board unanimously accepted the County of Stettler No. 6 Policy and Procedure Manual items AG 3.01, AG 3.04, AG 3.08, AG 3.10, AG 3.11 and AG 3.12 without changes. It also directed administration to draft a Resolution Direction Request to the Central Alberta Agriculture Service Board Regional Conference. The board approved sending two board members and two staff to the October 7 Starland County ASB meeting to discuss the Tri‑County ALUS proposal. Additional motions regarding the ILWG delegation were carried.

• Accepted AG 3.01, AG 3.04, AG 3.08, AG 3.10, AG 3.11 and AG 3.12 policies (Carried unanimously)
• Directed administration to draft a Resolution Direction Request to the Central Alberta ASB Regional Conference (Carried unanimously)
• Approved sending two board members and two staff to attend the Oct 7 Starland County ASB meeting (Carried: Stulberg, Nibourg, Stevens, Clarke, McKay & Gendre; Opposed: Grover)
• Received ILWG Request for Delegation for information (Carried: Stulberg, Nibourg, Grover, Clarke, McKay & Gendre; Opposed: Stevens)
• Invited ILWG as a delegation and declined public engagement on its behalf (Carried: Stulberg, Nibourg, Stevens, Clarke, McKay & Gendre; Opposed: Grover)
• Adopted agenda with amendments (Carried unanimously)
• Adopted minutes from June 19 2025 meeting (Carried unanimously)
• Received correspondence items for information (Carried unanimously)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider several development permits and a subdivision application. The body will also review an intermunicipal referral report regarding a subdivision application in the Town of Stettler.

• DP 25050 (Salajan): Proposed 4,800 sq ft building addition for an oilfield service business
• DP 25053 (Touvila)
• DP 25058 (Wood)
• DP 25060 (Astley)
• DP 25062 (Marshall)

County Council

Stettler County Council will meet on August 13, 2025, to decide on multiple land-use bylaws, water hook-up requests, vehicle purchases, and other operational matters. The meeting includes a public hearing for a land-use bylaw amendment and decisions on upgrading protective services radios, setting a tax sale date, and purchasing a squad vehicle.

• Bylaw 1747-25: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw (public hearing at 1:00 pm)
• Water hook-up requests for SE 11-40-20-W4 and NE 23-40-20-W4
• Purchase of Squad 1 Vehicle
• Bridge Tender Award
• Economic Dashboard RFP Award

The council unanimously approved several operational items, including a radio upgrade for Protective Services and the 2025 tax sale date. It also approved a letter of support for the Nevis Community Centre Society, a fire squad vehicle purchase, and an economic dashboard contract. Two water hook‑up requests were deferred to future planning, and a policy was directed to allow ratepayer contributions for such requests. Finally, Bylaw 1747‑25 adding emergency services as a permitted use was passed on second and third reading.

• Approved upgrade of Protective Services AFRRCS radios to include RCMP and Alberta Sheriffs encrypted talk groups ($1,128.15 per radio) – unanimous
• Set 2025 Tax Sale date for December 4, 2025 at County Administration Building, 9:00 am – unanimous
• Approved letter of support for Nevis Community Centre Society’s Central Alberta Building Communities Fund application – unanimous
• Deferred consideration of water hook‑up requests SE 11‑40‑20‑W4 and NE 23‑40‑20‑W4 to future planning – unanimous
• Directed administration to develop policy allowing ratepayers to contribute additional funding for water hook‑up requests – unanimous
• Approved payment of $60,524.77 (incl. GST) to Town of Stettler for purchase of Fire Squad #1 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe – unanimous
• Awarded Economic and Skills Development Dashboard contract to C4ner Consulting for $99,518.65 plus GST – unanimous
• Passed Bylaw 1747‑25 (second and third reading) adding emergency service as a permitted use in Highway Mixed‑Use District – unanimous

County Council

The County Council is reviewing four options for the engine replacement and repair of the C-115 CAT 14M Motor Grader. The body will determine whether to perform a full rebuild, a remanufactured engine installation, or defer the decision.

• Option 1: Full refurbish and rebuild by Finning for $482,500.00 + Tax
• Option 2: Remanufactured engine installation by Finning for $88,577.38 + Tax
• Option 3: Remanufactured engine installation by County staff for $79,763.50 + Tax
• Proposed speed limit change for portions of Township Road 39-2 and Range Road 19-3
• In-camera discussion regarding Red Willow Solar Plant submission

The council approved the engine replacement and full refurbishment of the C‑115 CAT 14M motor grader for $571,077.38. It also reduced the speed limit on Township Road 39‑2 and Range Road 19‑3 to 60 km/h. The council received an assessment audit notice and directed a revised waste‑management plan for the Red Willow Solar Plant. Additional items such as dust‑suppression communication and a legal update were approved for implementation.

• Approved $571,077.38 motor grader repair (4‑3)
• Reduced speed limit on TWP Rd 39‑2 and RR 19‑3 to 60 km/h (6‑1)
• Received assessment audit notification (unanimous)
• Directed revised waste‑management plan for Red Willow Solar Plant (carried)
• Directed administration to communicate dust‑suppression options on RR 19‑5 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to provide legal opinion and boundary road maps to Town of Stettler (unanimous)
• Received RCMP new commanding officer introduction (unanimous)
• Received Stettler County Fair update (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to review development and subdivision applications. A primary focus is a discretionary use permit for a furniture manufacturing and shed display facility.

• DP 25005: Development permit for Classic Furnishings to operate a manufacturing, processing or assembly facility on Lot R Plan 3966MC
• SUB2025-10: Subdivision file for Halseth

The Municipal Planning Commission unanimously approved Development Permit DP 25005 for Classic Furnishings with specified conditions. It also unanimously approved Subdivision Application SUB2025-10 for Kevin Halseth, subject to several conditions. The agenda, prior minutes, and a planning department report were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• June 19 minutes approved with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Development Permit DP 25005 (unanimous)
• Approved Subdivision SUB2025-10 (unanimous)
• Planning Department Report received (unanimous)
• Entered in‑camera session (unanimous)
• Exited in‑camera session (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will discuss the procurement of fire equipment, a fire squad replacement tender, and the purchase of a motor grader. The body is also reviewing a fee bylaw and an amendment to the land use bylaw.

• Procurement of County of Stettler fire equipment
• Fire squad replacement tender
• Purchase of a motor grader
• Bylaw 1748-25: Fee Bylaw
• Bylaw 1747-25: Amendment to Land Use Bylaw

The council unanimously approved a tax repayment agreement with oil company customer #228001 and BOR013 for $477,746.43. It also authorized fire‑equipment purchases totaling $391,431 plus GST and a $50,000 contingency, and approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F350 for $84,886 plus GST. Additional unanimous approvals included a motor grader purchase, lease agreements for community event areas, and several bylaw readings.

• Approved tax repayment agreement with customer #228001 & BOR013 for $477,746.43 (unanimous)
• Authorized fire equipment procurement for $391,431 plus GST and $50,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Ford F350 Crew Cab XL SWB for $84,886 plus GST, total $89,130.30 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one 140 AWD motor grader with snow equipment for $ 625, 800, 000 plus GST from reserves (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Buffalo Sands Residents Association for community event area (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Scenic Sands Community Association for picnic shelter (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1747‑25 (Land Use) and scheduled public hearing for Aug 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1748‑25 (Fee Bylaw) (unanimous)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will decide on several infrastructure and equipment requests. Key items include a drainage project in the Hamlet of Gadsby, a used motor grader purchase, and a rural water connection request.

• Proposed contract award to Action Plumbing for $296,980.05 for the Gadsby Storm Water Drainage Project
• Proposed purchase of a 2018 CAT 140M3 Motor Grader for $228,000 plus tax and snow equipment for $52,829 plus tax
• Decision on a water service connection request for NW 16-40-20-W4 with a total estimated cost of $56,500
• Physician recruitment update
• Road tour recap

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit and three subdivision applications. The body will also discuss a conservation easement and an NRCB application.

• Development Permit DP 25039 (Klassen)
• Subdivision SUB2025-07 (Highway 12 Real Estate)
• Subdivision SUB2025-08 (Turre)
• Subdivision SUB2025-09 (Borek)
• Ducks Unlimited Conservation Easement memo

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board will meet to discuss agricultural equipment tutorials, County Fair scheduling, and 2025 resolution grading. The board is also seeking a decision on whether to cancel the July meeting.

• Decision on cancellation of July ASB Meeting
• Rising Stars Cattle Clinic update delegation
• ASB Bursary presentation to recipient Rachael Deaver
• County Fair and Bench Show scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2025
• In-camera session regarding Agricultural Pest Update

The Agricultural Services Board approved the agenda and minutes, received several informational reports, and unanimously cancelled the July 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved an in‑camera session to discuss an agricultural pest update and presented the ASB bursary cheque. The next meeting is set for August 20, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Received administration and board reports for information (unanimous)
• Cancelled July 16, 2025 Agricultural Services Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved in‑camera session on pest update (unanimous)
• Received correspondence items for information (unanimous)
• Accepted verbal year‑to‑date financials for information (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:53 am (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Bylaw 1745-25 to amend the Land Use Bylaw. The body will also consider decisions on a milling machine purchase and the Community Investment Program.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 1745-25: Amendment to the Land Use Bylaw
• Request for decision on the purchase of a milling machine
• Request for decision regarding Community Investment Program Intake #2
• Decision on Road Maintenance Policy
• Delegations regarding dust control and road maintenance philosophy

The council unanimously approved $6,500 in Community Investment Program grants and $812.70 for the Botha Seniors Centre lighting project. It directed administration to consider environmental waste in future solar projects and to arrange council participation in grader training. The Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1745‑25) received second and third readings, and a $40,500 road milling machine was purchased. The Road Maintenance Policy and a high‑traffic road grader schedule were also approved.

• Approved Community Investment Program grants totaling $6,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Botha Seniors Centre lighting funding of $812.70 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to consider environmental waste in solar project applications (unanimous)
• Directed administration to set up council participation in grader training this summer (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Bylaw 1745‑25 amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Gave third reading to Bylaw 1745‑25 amendment to the Land Use Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one road planer/milling machine for $40,500 plus taxes (unanimous)
• Approved Road Maintenance Policy PW 2.31 with amendments (unanimous)

County Council

The County Council will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Land Use and Animal Control bylaws. Members will also discuss updates to roadside brushing and vegetation control policies, as well as physician recruitment.

• Public hearing and readings for Land Use Bylaw amendment (Bylaw 1744-25)
• Public hearing and readings for Animal Control Bylaw (Bylaw 1741-25)
• Proposed Golf Cart Bylaw (Bylaw 1742-25) and Fee Bylaw (Bylaw 1746-25)
• Decision on Policy PW 2.01 regarding Roadside Brushing
• Review of Physician Recruitment Policy and Agreement

The council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 1744‑25, changing the zoning of five county‑owned lots in the Hamlet of Botha from Hamlet Commercial to Hamlet Residential and two lots from Public Service to Hamlet Residential. It also approved several bylaws, policies, an engineering services contract, a development agreement with North Star Trucking, and a retiree benefits plan. All motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw 1744‑25) rezoning Botha lots – carried unanimously
• Approved Animal Control Bylaw (Bylaw 1741‑25) second reading – carried unanimously
• Approved Fee Bylaw (Bylaw 1746‑25) first, second and third readings – carried unanimously
• Approved Policy PW 2.01 Roadside Brushing – carried unanimously
• Approved Policy AG3.02 Vegetation Control – carried unanimously
• Approved Policy AF 6.29 Retiree Benefits Plan (in favour of Nibourg, Stulberg, Clarke, McKay, Gendre; opposed Stevens) – carried
• Authorized standing offer agreements with All North, ROHI and Tagish Engineering for two‑year municipal services (June 2025‑June 2027) – carried unanimously
• Authorized development agreement with North Star Trucking for improvements to Range Road 20‑3 – carried unanimously

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will meet for a special session on May 21, 2025. The meeting is scheduled to discuss items in-camera under FOIP Section 23 regarding local public body confidences.

• In-camera discussion regarding Fire Commission
• In-camera discussion regarding Community Engagement

The council approved its agenda and entered an in‑camera session before exiting it. It directed administration to begin forming a Fire Services Commission, gave notice to terminate the December 18 2023 Joint Fire Services Agreement, and appointed a transition committee. The council also instructed a response to the town’s query about joint pancake breakfasts.

• Approved meeting agenda – carried unanimously
• Entered in‑camera session to discuss fire commission and community engagement – carried unanimously
• Exited in‑camera session – carried unanimously
• Directed administration to start process to form a Fire Services Commission – carried unanimously
• Gave notice to Town of Stettler to terminate the Dec 18 2023 Joint Fire Services Agreement – carried unanimously
• Appointed Councillors Nibourg, Stevens and Reeve Clarke to the Joint Fire Services Agreement Transition Committee – carried unanimously
• Instructed administration to respond to Town of Stettler’s query about joint pancake breakfasts – carried unanimously
• Adjourned the special council meeting – carried unanimously

County Council

The County Council will discuss a Land Use Bylaw amendment and a direct control permit. The meeting includes a trend analysis report from the Protective Services Manager and decisions on various community proclamations.

• Bylaw 1745-25: Land Use Bylaw Amendment (1st Reading)
• Request for decision on a Direct Control Permit
• Awarding of the 2025 ASB Bursary
• Proclamations for Seniors Week and Alberta Rural Health Week
• In-camera sessions regarding a solar project and wastewater lagoon

The council unanimously approved the Red Willow Lagoon Outlet project, authorizing the chief administrative officer to secure grant agreements and to contract Stantec Consulting for detailed design and tendering services. It also proclaimed Seniors Week (June 2‑8, 2025) and Rural Health Professional Week (May 26‑30, 2025), and granted a Direct Control Permit to Buffalo Jump Contracting Inc. Additional actions included awarding the 2025 ASB Bursary to Rachael Deaver and requesting participation in a new Fire Commission.

• Approved Red Willow Lagoon Outlet project and authorized grant agreements (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Stantec Consulting for detailed design of Red Willow Lagoon Outlet (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Seniors Week, June 2‑8 2025 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Rural Health Professional Week, May 26‑30 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted Direct Control Permit to Buffalo Jump Contracting Inc. for sand, gravel extraction (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 ASB Bursary to Rachael Deaver (unanimous)
• Requested Big Valley, Donalda, White Sands, and Rochon Sands to develop a Fire Commission (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1745‑25 and scheduled public hearing for June 11 2025 (unanimous)

County Council

At this special meeting, County of Stettler No. 6 Council will decide whether to approve the 2025 Revised Budget (including 2026–2028 operating and 2026–2030 capital plans) and give three readings to Bylaw 1743‑25, which sets the 2025 tax rates. The budget proposes tax increases of 1% for Residential, 3% for Farmland, and 1% for Non‑Residential and Machinery & Equipment. Council will also hold a closed‑session update on a fire response.

• Approval of 2025 Revised Budget with $22.57 million in general revenue
• Bylaw 1743-25: Tax Rate Bylaw – first, second, and third readings
• Tax adjustments: Residential +1%, Farmland +3%, Non‑Residential and M&E +1%
• 2026–2028 operating budget and 2026–2030 capital plan included for planning
• In‑camera session under FOIP s.23 for a Fire Update

The council approved the Revised Budget for 2025 with a 5‑1 vote. The Tax Rate Bylaw 1743‑25 was given third‑reading approval unanimously after reconsideration. Council also instructed administration to develop a regional fire‑commission plan and authorized extra fire‑department resources, both unanimously. An in‑camera session was held to discuss fire updates.

• Approved Revised Budget 2025 (5‑1)
• Approved Tax Rate Bylaw 1743‑25 (third reading) unanimously
• Authorized development of regional fire‑commission plan unanimously
• Authorized additional fire‑department resources unanimously
• Approved agenda unanimously
• Entered and exited in‑camera session unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

County Council

Council will decide on filing a submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission for the proposed 25 MW Stettler Solar Project with 16 MW battery storage, addressing land-use concerns. Other decisions include an offer to purchase a lot in Erskine for $22,200 and first reading of a Land Use Bylaw amendment for Botha. Consent agenda items include an RCMP staff reassignment and ATCO Electric franchise reports for Gadsby and Botha. Council will also hold in-camera sessions on benefits analysis, a wastewater hauling contract, and the draft budget.

• Offer to purchase Lot 5, Block 16, Plan 162 3372 in Erskine for $22,200
• Decision on County submission to AUC for Stettler Solar Project (25 MW solar, 16 MW battery, 190 acres)
• First reading of Bylaw 1744-25: Land Use Bylaw amendment for Botha and setting of public hearing
• Village of Gadsby wastewater connections proposal
• Drumheller RCMP reassignment of S/Sgt. Harms

The council directed administration to connect the Gadsby Ball Diamond building to the Hamlet of Gadsby wastewater project and to add an RV dumping station. It also appointed Kevin Bohlken as the municipal assessor and approved $37,414 in additional engineering fees for the Gadsby drainage upgrade. Several other items were received for information or approved unanimously, including a land‑use bylaw first reading and an Alberta Utilities Commission submission.

• Directed administration to connect Gadsby Ball Diamond to wastewater project and add RV dump (6‑1)
• Appointed Kevin Bohlken as designated municipal assessor (unanimous)
• Approved additional engineering costs of $37,414 for Gadsby Drainage Upgrade (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 1744‑25 Land Use Amendment and scheduled public hearing (unanimous)
• Authorized filing of Alberta Utilities Commission submission (6‑1)
• Received Powerline Mulching agenda item for information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to explore options for Buffalo Sands wastewater handling, including concrete tanks and force main (unanimous)
• Directed administration to bring back a modular wastewater collection system proposal (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider seven development permit applications (DP 25010 through DP 25018) and two subdivision referrals (2025-01 and 2025-02). They will also approve the minutes from March 26, 2025, and receive a department report. One notable permit is a proposed home business for western wear and tack consignment on Highway 601 south of Red Willow.

• DP 25010 (Tutt) – western wear and tack consignment as a home business in Agricultural District
• DP 25012 (Adam) – development permit application
• DP 25013 (Swanson) – development permit application
• DP 25014 (Lyster) – development permit application
• DP 25015 (Rowe) – development permit application

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will hear delegations from the Battle River Research Group on research updates and a conditional grant agreement. New business includes deciding whether to cancel the May meeting and discussing a proposal to create a county-wide billeting list to support rural veterinarians.

• Delegation from Battle River Research Group (Ahsan Rajper, Manager; Stan Schulmeister, Board Vice President; Kirk Sorensen, Board Member) re: introductions and research updates
• Conditional Grant Agreement with Battle River Research Group
• Request for Decision: cancellation of May ASB meeting
• Memo re: Rural Veterinarian Support – Billeting List Assembly
• Correspondence: Protecting Alberta’s borders from invasive species ($18M)

The board voted to cancel the May 21, 2025 Agricultural Services Board meeting. It also directed administration to compile a billeting list for out‑of‑area veterinarians. Additional actions included approving an agenda amendment, receiving reports and financial information, entering and exiting an in‑camera session, and approving a letter to the Minister of Agriculture.

• Cancel May 21, 2025 board meeting (5‑1 vote)
• Direct administration to construct a billeting list for out‑of‑area veterinarians (unanimous)
• Approve agenda amendment for Rural Veterinarian Support—Billeting List Assembly (unanimous)
• Adopt March 26, 2025 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Receive April 16, 2025 reports for information (unanimous)
• Receive correspondence items for information (unanimous)
• Enter in‑camera session to discuss draft bylaw (unanimous)
• Approve letter to Minister of Agriculture advocating enforcement (unanimous)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Service Board will meet to discuss research updates and a conditional grant agreement with the Battle River Research Group. The board will also consider a request to cancel the May meeting.

• Battle River Research Group conditional grant agreement
• Decision on the cancellation of the May ASB meeting
• Discussion of a draft bylaw in an in-camera session
• Review of Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation report on $18M for invasive species protection
• County Fair and Bench Show scheduled for July 29 – August 2, 2025

The board unanimously approved the agenda, minutes, reports and correspondence for information. It voted 5‑1 to cancel the May 21, 2025 Agricultural Services Board meeting. The board also unanimously directed administration to compile a billeting list for out‑of‑area veterinarians and approved an in‑camera session to discuss a draft bylaw, followed by a unanimous exit from that session. A unanimous resolution was passed to send a letter to the Minister of Agriculture urging stronger enforcement of the Bee Act.

• Adopted agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted minutes from March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
• Received reports for information (unanimously)
• Cancelled May 21, 2025 board meeting (5‑1)
• Directed administration to construct veterinary billeting list (unanimously)
• Entered in‑camera session to discuss draft bylaw (unanimously)
• Exited in‑camera session (unanimously)
• Approved letter to Minister of Agriculture on Bee Act enforcement (unanimously)

County Council

Council will hold a public hearing and receive a delegation on the proposed Animal Control Bylaw. Other decisions include approval of 2024 financial statements, appointment of the 2025 auditor, requests for tax penalty cancellation and waiver of interest, and several appointments and proclamations.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 1741-25 (Animal Control) with delegation Ron Greidanus
• Approval of 2024 financial statements and appointment of 2025 auditor
• Requests for tax penalty cancellation and waiver of interest charges
• Purchase of herbicide spray product and appointment of weed and pest inspectors
• Proclamations for Volunteer Week and Nurses Week

The council unanimously approved the 2024 financial statements and appointed Gitzel & Company as the 2025 auditor. It denied a tax‑penalty cancellation request, waived water‑hook‑up penalties totaling $5,149.69, and approved purchases of herbicide totaling $185,929.76. Additional actions included closing the Buffalo Lake boat launch, installing a commemorative bench in Byemoor, and making a $10,000 per‑lot counter‑offer for three land parcels.

• Approved 2024 Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Appointed Gitzel & Company as 2025 auditor (unanimous)
• Denied tax‑penalty cancellation request (unanimous)
• Waived water‑hook‑up penalties $5,149.69 for customers BAR038 & 206002 (unanimous)
• Approved herbicide purchases $72,919.06 and $113,010.70 (unanimous)
• Closed Buffalo Lake boat launch until construction complete (unanimous)
• Approved Byemoor Centennial bench with commemorative plaque (unanimous)
• Made $10,000 per‑lot counter‑offer for Lots 7‑9 Block 2 Plan 082 1859 (unanimous)

County Council

This agenda is primarily procedural, consisting only of a call to order, an in-camera session under FOIP Section 19 for confidential personnel evaluations, and adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• In-camera session for confidential personnel evaluations

County Council

County Council will consider several decisions including the purchase of a compact tracked loader for $154,245, approval of dust control products and awarding of multiple dust control tenders, a lot purchase offer in Botha, and first reading of a golf cart bylaw. The meeting also includes recognition of councillors for service milestones and closed sessions on lot values, lot pricing, security, and doctor recruitment.

• Purchase of one CAT 299D3 XE Compact Tracked Loader from Finning (Canada) for $154,245
• Awarding of dust control tenders: Calcium Chloride Brine (32%) to NSC Minerals, MG-30 to Kortech Calcium Services, DL-10, and MC-250
• First reading of Bylaw 1742-25 – Golf Cart Bylaw
• Request for Decision on Botha Lot Purchase Offer
• Recognitions: Councillors James Nibourg and Les Stulberg for 15 years of service; Councillor Nibourg for completing the Elected Officials Education Program

The County of Stirtler No. 6 Council unanimously approved the purchase of one 299D3 XE Compact Tracked Loader from Finning (Canada) for a total price of $154,245.00. It also adopted the 2025 Dust Control Plan (excluding Warden Road and Scenic Sands interior roads) and set asking prices for county‑owned lots in plans 1623372 and 0821859. Additional decisions included awarding three dust‑suppression tenders and providing a letter of support for the Stettler District Agricultural Society grant application.

• Approved purchase of 299D3 XE Compact Tracked Loader for $154,245.00 (unanimous)
• Adopted Dust Control Plan 2025, excluding Warden Road and Scenic Sands interior roads (unanimous)
• Set asking price of $22,000 for each lot in plan 1623372 (Erskine) (unanimous)
• Set asking price of $15,000 for each lot in plan 0821859 (Botha) (unanimous)
• Awarded MG‑30 Calcium Chloride/Magnesium Hydroxide tender to Kortech Calcium Services (unanimous)
• Awarded DL‑10 Asphalt Emulsion Dust Suppressant tender to Read‑on‑Roads (unanimous)
• Awarded MC‑250 Medium Curing Asphalt Oil Dust Suppressant tender to Read‑on‑Roads (unanimous)
• Provided letter of support for Stettler District Agricultural Society grant application (unanimous)

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications (SUB 2025-02 Hill and SUB 2025-03 Osterud), a referral from Red Deer County, and routine business including development permits and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• SUB 2025-02 (Hill) – subdivision application
• SUB 2025-03 (Osterud) – subdivision application
• Report RE: Referral from Red Deer County
• Development permits (category – details to be discussed)
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved an agenda addition for the McKay Subdivision update and accepted the February 26 minutes. It approved subdivision applications SUB2025-02 and SUB2025-03, each subject to detailed conditions. The commission also sent a written confirmation to Red Deer County of no objections to a policy amendment and conducted an in‑camera session.

• Approved agenda addition for McKay Subdivision Update (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved SUB2025-02 subdivision application with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved SUB2025-03 subdivision application with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved receipt of Planning Department Report (unanimous)
• Approved written confirmation to Red Deer County of no objections (unanimous)
• Entered in‑camera session at 1:23 pm (unanimous)
• Exited in‑camera session at 2:15 pm (unanimous)

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board will meet to review administration and tree program reports and hear a delegation from CleanFarms regarding plastic chemical jug recycling. The board will also hold an in-camera session to discuss agricultural pest updates.

• Delegation from CleanFarms regarding Ag Plastic Chemical Jug Recycling Updates
• Review of Agricultural Service Board Tree Program Order Report
• Bursary application deadline of April 15, 2025
• In-camera session regarding Agricultural Pest Update
• Correspondence regarding China's retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products

The Agricultural Services Board unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and the February 26 minutes. It accepted several reports for information, entered an in‑camera session to discuss an agricultural pest update, exited that session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt agenda (unanimous)
• Adopt February 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Accept reports for information (unanimous)
• Enter in‑camera session on agricultural pest update (unanimous)
• Exit in‑camera session (unanimous)
• Accept correspondence items for information (unanimous)
• Accept year‑to‑date financials for information (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

County Council

Council will hold first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 1741-25 for animal control and decide on purchasing an additional snowplow. Several policy changes are up for decision, including cemetery expenses, donation of sponsored events, tree pruning, and road clean-up. Delegations include updates from STARS Air Ambulance, Stettler Ag Society, and Stettler Hospice Society.

• Bylaw 1741-25 (Animal Control Bylaw) for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings
• Purchase of an additional snowplow
• Policy AF 6.11 – Cemetery Expenses
• Policy AF 6.12 – Donation of Sponsored Events
• Dust Suppression 2025 memo

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 council will hold first, second, and third readings of Bylaw 1741-25 to update animal control regulations. They will also decide on several new policies including cemetery expenses, donation of sponsored events, tree pruning, and a road clean-up program, plus the purchase of an additional snowplow. Delegations will present annual updates from STARS Air Ambulance, Stettler Ag Society (tree planting support), and Stettler Hospice Society. The meeting opens with the swearing-in of the new Deputy Reeve, Councillor Paul McKay.

• Bylaw 1741-25: Animal Control Bylaw – first, second, and third readings
• Request for Decision: Purchase of an additional snowplow
• Policy AF 6.11 – Cemetery Expenses (Request for Decision)
• Policy AF 6.12 – Donation of Sponsored Events (Request for Decision)
• Delegation from Stettler Ag Society re: support for Ag Society grounds tree planting

County Council

The County Council is deciding on a proposal to create design plans for three public access locations at Buffalo Lake. The body is also considering a youth trades workshop and sponsorship for a female provincial hockey championship.

• Buffalo Lake Access Plan proposal from Parkland Community Planning Services for $63,500 plus GST
• Young Women in Trades & Technology Workshop with a maximum expense of $3,440
• Sponsorship request for Stettler Storm U13 ‘A’ Female Provincial Championship (levels from $100 to $1,000+)
• Regional Fire - Station 1 Renovations memo
• Road Use Agreements memo

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider development permits and a subdivision file. A primary focus is a proposal by Highway 12 Real Estate Inc. to relocate an automotive and minor RV sales and repair business to the Heartland Business Park.

• DP 25004: Proposed 8,000 sq ft automotive and minor RV sales and repair shop by Highway 12 Real Estate Inc.
• DP 25008: Development permit application by Highway 12 Real Estate Inc.
• SUB 2025-01: Subdivision file for Bruntjen
• Request for extension of time for SUB2021-04
• Outstanding $22,000 contribution for public utilities related to DP 25004

Agriculture Service Board

The Agricultural Services Board is meeting to decide on a strategic plan and updates to the vegetation control policy. The board will also receive operational updates from the Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant and review correspondence regarding Bill C-293.

• Decision on Agricultural Service Strategic Plan
• Decision on Policy AG 3.02 – Vegetation Control
• Operational updates from Stettler Seed Cleaning Plant
• Tree Ordering Program deadline: March 17, 2025
• County of Stettler Agricultural Service Board Bursary deadline: April 15, 2025

County Council

Council will hear a delegation from Keith Wilson of Bar W RV Resort regarding construction cost overruns of $18,790.30 and dust control billing. The meeting also includes decisions on tenders for a plow truck, lawn mower, and forklift purchase, a community investment application, and the sale of a lot in Botha. Informational memos on traffic counts, bridge damage, and policy templates are on the agenda.

• Delegation from Keith Wilson, Bar W RV Resort, on construction overruns of $18,790.30 and dust control billing concerns
• Request for Decision: Award tender for plow truck
• Request for Decision: Award tender for lawn mower
• Request for Decision: Approval of forklift purchase
• Request for Decision: Botha lot sale

County Council

Council will decide on awarding tenders for a plow truck and a lawn mower, approve a forklift purchase, and consider a community investment program application. They will also receive updates on Big Valley bridge damage and traffic counts for Lakeview Christian School. Various reports and consent agenda items are on the agenda.

• Award tender for plow truck (p. 20)
• Award tender for lawn mower (p. 22)
• Approval of forklift purchase (p. 24)
• Community investment program application decision (p. 14)
• Update on Big Valley bridge damage (p. 42)

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council met to vote on two RMA resolutions regarding rural municipal advocacy and healthcare system participation. The body also held a private session to discuss confidential personnel evaluations.

• Endorsed Wheatland County District 2 RMA Resolution regarding a Rural Canadian Municipalities Association
• Endorsed Mountainview County District 2 RMA Resolution regarding rural participation on the Integration Council for Refocusing Alberta's Health Care System
• In-camera session for confidential personnel evaluations

Municipal Planning Commission

The Municipal Planning Commission will meet to consider subdivision application SUB 2024-17 (Rider) for a 24.95-acre parcel in the Agricultural District, and will receive the Year-End Department Report. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, introductions, and an in-camera session for confidential matters.

• Subdivision application SUB 2024-17 (Rider) for SW 25-41-20-W4, proposing +/-24.95 acres from a 155.29-acre parcel in Agricultural District
• Year-End Department Report from Planning & Development
• Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting
• Potential in-camera session for confidential discussion

County Council

The County of Stettler No. 6 Council will consider and vote on the 2025 budget, a community investment policy and applications, an ATCO streetlight agreement for Gadsby, and the appointment of a returning officer for the 2025 municipal election. Other decisions include fire department standard operating guides on remuneration, procurement, and advisory committee terms, plus third reading of a procedural bylaw amendment. Council will also review routine financial reports and consent agenda items, and hold a closed session on a solar project update.

• 2025 budget adoption (Request for Decision)
• Community Investment Policy (AF 6.23) and program applications
• ATCO streetlight agreement for Gadsby
• Appointment of returning officer for 2025 municipal election
• Fire department SOGs: A-070 remuneration, A-150 procurement, A-160 advisory committee terms of reference

County Council

County Council will decide on the 2025 Budget, a Community Investment Policy, and applications for community grants. Other decisions include a tax penalty forgiveness request of $563.37, approval of an application to recover $135,466.79 in unpaid oil and gas property taxes, and withdrawal from Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership. The meeting also includes third reading of a procedural bylaw amendment, adoption of several fire department standard operating procedures, and routine reports.

• 2025 Budget request for decision
• Community Investment Policy (AF 6.23) and program applications
• Tax penalty forgiveness request for $563.37 on Roll 200200
• Provincial Education Requisition Credit and Designated Industrial Requisition Credit application for $135,466.79
• Withdrawal from Federation of Canadian Municipalities membership