Spirit River public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
2025-12-15 Regular Council Meeting
Council will review the 2026 Interim Capital Budget and funding sources. The meeting includes decisions on a cloud software transition and subdivision plan cancellations.
- 2026 Capital Budget totaling $8,678,862
- Airport runway repaving project costing $4.3 million
- 45 Avenue & 47 Street road reconstruction projects totaling $2.23 million
- Arena refrigeration system project costing $1.6 million
- Bylaws 1025 & 1026 for cancellation of portions of subdivision plans 8022655 and 5188RS
2025-12-01 Regular Council Meeting
The regular council meeting will adopt minutes from the November 17 meeting, receive a delegation requesting a lower rental rate for the Centennial Hall community kitchen, and review the Spirit River Community Garden year‑end report. New business includes discussion of the 2026 interim operating budget and a proposal for signage at MacLean Arena. All items are for information or decision as noted in the agenda.
- Adopt minutes from the November 17, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Delegation requesting a reduced kitchen rental fee for Magic Poppins Sassy Snacks at Centennial Hall
- Spirit River Community Garden year‑end report (information only)
- 2026 Interim Operating Budget (new business)
- MacLean Arena Signage proposal
2025-11-17 Regular Council Meeting
Spirit River Council will adopt the minutes from its November 3 meeting and accept a financial report for the period ending October 31, 2025. The agenda includes items for discussion such as a grant application for a regional stormwater plan and the appointment of members to the Peace Regional Subdivision & Development Appeal Board.
- Adoption of November 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting minutes
- Financial Report to October 31, 2025
- 2025/26 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) Grant - Regional Stormwater Plan
- Peace Regional Subdivision & Development Appeal Board - Membership and Clerk (Re)appointments
- Town Office Christmas Closure & Staff Holiday Bonus
2025-11-03 Regular Council Meeting
The Spirit River Council will adopt the minutes from the October 27 organizational and regular meetings. The agenda includes several new business items, including the purchase of airport equipment, a proposed rezoning and sale of town land, and an update to the harassment and violence in the workplace policy.
- Adoption of October 27, 2025 Organizational and Regular Council minutes
- Town Airport Equipment Purchase
- Town Land Parcel - Proposed Rezoning and Sale
- Amendment to the Harassment and Violence in the Workplace Policy
- Appointment to Mackenzie Municipal Services Agency (MMSA) Board
2025-10-27 Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council is meeting to schedule separate sessions for the Interim Operating Budget and Interim Capital Budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also consider a request for FCSS office space at Centennial Hall during a closed session.
- Scheduling of Interim Operating Budget and Interim Capital Budget meetings
- Closed session regarding FCSS request for office space at Centennial Hall
- Adoption of minutes from the October 6, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
2025-10-27 Organizational Meeting
The Spirit River Town Council will adopt a secret‑ballot voting method for all elections held at the October 27, 2025 Organizational Meeting. Council will also elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for the 2025‑2026 term and appoint members to the Central Peace Assessment Review Board and the Central Peace Attraction and Retention Committee. Reports from the newly formed Asset Management and Audit Committees will be accepted for information.
- Adopt secret‑ballot voting for all Organizational Meeting elections
- Elect Mayor for the period October 27, 2025 – October 2026
- Elect Deputy Mayor for the period October 27, 2025 – October 2026
- Appoint one Council member to the Central Peace Assessment Review Board (three‑year term)
- Appoint one Council member and one alternate to the Central Peace Attraction and Retention Committee (Oct 27 2025 – Oct 27 2026)
2025-10-06 Regular Council Meeting
The council will vote on the second and third readings of Bylaw 1017, which adopts the CN Lands Area Structure Plan. It will also decide whether to approve a $5,400 tree‑trimming and removal quote from the Public Works Reserve. Additional items include library board appointments, airport funding for 2026, and a parking development at 4924/4926 46 Avenue.
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 1017 CN Lands Area Structure Plan
- Approval of tree‑service quote – $5,400 plus GST, funded from Public Works Reserve
- Appointment of Financial Reviewer for the Spirit River Municipal Library
- Airport Funding for 2026 (no dollar amount disclosed)
- Parking Development proposal for parcels 4924/4926 on 46 Avenue
2025-09-15 Regular Council Meeting
Spirit River Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 1017, the CN Lands Area Structure Plan, before proceeding with final readings. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from previous sessions and reports from the Chief Administrative Officer.
- Public Hearing for Bylaw 1017 CN Lands Area Structure Plan
- Adoption of September 02, 2025 Regular Council Minutes
- Adoption of September 08, 2025 Special Council Minutes
- Chief Administrative Officer and Department Reports
- Financial Report to August 31, 2025
2025-09-08 Special Council Meeting - 2024/25 ACP Grant
The Town Council will consider a motion to formally request a partnership with the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 for the 2024/25 Alberta Community Partnership (ACP) grant that funds the Regional Recreational Facility Enhancement Plan. If approved, the motion will start a two‑step process required by the MD, after which a second motion would be needed to confirm the partnership. Declining the motion would halt the partnership and could affect the ACP project.
- Initial motion to request partnership with MD of Spirit River for the ACP grant
- Two‑step partnership process: initial request motion then amendment after MD approval
- 2024/25 Alberta Community Partnership grant for Regional Recreational Facility Enhancement Plan
2025-09-02 Regular Council Meeting
The Spirit River Town Council will consider the first reading of Bylaw 1017, the CN Lands Area Structure Plan. It will also review an emergent borrowing line of credit bylaw and discuss items such as a tree services quote, the ATCO gas franchise fee, and a pool liner assessment. Additional agenda items include adopting the agenda and minutes, and reviewing the municipal records retention bylaw.
- CN Lands Area Structure Plan Bylaw – 1st Reading (Bylaw 1017)
- Bylaw 1023 – Emergent Borrowing Line of Credit Bylaw
- Quote for Tree Services
- ATCO Gas Franchise Fee
- Pool Liner Assessment
2025-08-11 Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Spirit River Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive the CAO and financial reports, and discuss a series of new business items. Key items include establishing a childcare co‑operative, reviewing a $1,000,000 operating line of credit for emergency purposes, and considering various development and grant proposals. A closed‑session will address an external audit contract and an aviation proposal.
- Operating Line of Credit for Emergency Purposes – $1,000,000
- Establishment of the Town of Spirit River Childcare Co‑operative
- Residential Developers Housing Incentive Program – Late Application Request
- Development Permit Application – Grande Spirit Foundation Accessory Building
- Development of West Side Lots – Placement of Manufactured Homes
2025-07-14 Regular Council Meeting
Spirit River Council will convene on July 14 to adopt minutes from previous meetings, hear from a delegation regarding a Westview Park playground, and consider reports on operations and finances. The agenda includes the election of a Deputy Mayor and the acceptance of an operational review report.
- Election of Deputy Mayor
- Acceptance of Nustadia Operational Review Report
- Delegation: Meagan Macooh, Westview Park playground proposal
- Financial Report to June 30, 2025
- Crack Filling Airport Runway Pavement
2025-07-09 Special Council Meeting - Audit
At the July 9, 2025 special council meeting, members will review the Town of Spirit River’s draft audited financial statements for 2024. The draft, prepared by JDP Wasserman LLP, will be presented by Edward Telford via Zoom. Council may approve the draft as presented or provide direction to administration. The audit expenses are covered by the approved operating budget.
- Review and possible approval of the 2024 Town of Spirit River Draft Audited Financial Statements
- Presentation of the draft statements by Edward Telford (JDP Wasserman LLP) via Zoom
- Audit expenses funded from the town’s approved operating budget
2025-06-16 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive reports, and address unfinished business items. New business includes repealing Bylaw 1020 that removes the Local Improvement Tax, authorizing a Special Services Tax for recreational services in 2025, and discussing funding for municipal airports, a park upgrade on Westview Road, and an optional staff day off on June 30. The meeting also includes a closed‑session discussion of a paving tender for 48th Street.
- Bylaw 1020 Repealing Local Improvement Tax Bylaw
- Authorization of Special Services Tax for Recreational Services – 2025
- Advocacy for Increased Government Funding for Municipal Airports
- Westview Road Park Upgrade
- Optional Day Off – Monday, June 30, 2025
2025-06-02 Regular Council Meeting
Council will discuss the 2025 Final Capital Budget and the 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw. The meeting includes reviews of the CN Lands Area Structure Plan and funding for the Central Peace FCSS Program.
- 2025 Final Capital Budget
- 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw
- CN Lands Area Structure Plan review
- Sponsorship request for Grande Spirit Foundation 65th Anniversary Celebration
- Sponsorship request for Kinette Club 22nd Annual Hole-In-One Charity Golf Tournament
2025-05-20 Regular Council Meeting
The Spirit River Town Council will vote on the 2025 Final Operating Budget. It will also discuss a change in meeting frequency for July and August, a sponsorship request for a firefighter golf tournament, a formal lease termination notice, and funding applications for paving and water‑meter projects.
- 2025 Final Operating Budget
- Change in Frequency of Council Meeting in July and August
- Sponsorship Request for Central Peace Firefighter's Association Golf Tournament
- Formal Notice of Lease Termination
- MSI Funding – 2025 Paving Project(s)
2025-05-05 Regular Council Meeting
The Town Council will discuss amendments to the Land Use Bylaw and a new Advertising Bylaw. The meeting includes a delegation regarding the Ken Sargent House and a review of an agreement with Peace Library Systems.
- Bylaw 1014: Proposed second and third reading for Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding variance provisions
- Bylaw 1018: Proposed Advertising Bylaw
- Agreement with the Peace Library Systems
- Delegation from Dale Bond, Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation, regarding Ken Sargent House
- Discussion regarding the Old Pleasant View Lodge
2025-04-30 Special Council Meeting - Audit
The Special Council meeting is scheduled to review the 2024 Town of Spirit River Draft Audited Financial Statements. The agenda contains no other items for discussion.
- Review 2024 Town of Spirit River Draft Audited Financial Statements
2025-04-14 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the minutes from the March 31, 2025 regular meeting and the April 10, 2025 special meeting. It will proceed with a public hearing on Bylaw 1014, which proposes changes to the Town's Land Use Bylaw No. 970. New business includes an update on the Maskwa Medical Center project, the 2025 Citizen of the Year award, and the Town of Spirit River Locum House.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 1014 to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 970
- Adopt minutes from March 31, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Adopt minutes from April 10, 2025 Special Council Meeting (CAO Performance Review)
- Maskwa Medical Center Project Update
- 2025 Citizen of the Year Award
2025-03-31 Regular Council Meeting
The Spirit River Town Council will adopt minutes from two prior meetings, receive a delegation on early childhood care, and discuss several new business items. Items include the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, a public works equipment purchase, additions to the capital budget, and a baseball diamond shale project. The council will also review Bylaw 1015 (Master Rates) and Bylaw 1016 (Procedural).
- Adopt minutes from the March 12, 2025 Special Council Meeting
- Adopt minutes from the March 17, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Consider Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund
- Consider Public Works Equipment Purchase
- Review Bylaw 1015 Master Rates Bylaw
2025-03-17 Regular Council Meeting
Council will review plans for the 2025 General Election and the Town's bulk water station. The meeting includes a delegation from the Spirit River Seawolves to discuss pool scheduling and rates for the 2025 season.
- Discussion on the 2025 General Election
- Review of the Town of Spirit River Bulk Water Station
- Proposal to add a question period to Council meetings
- Delegation from Spirit River Seawolves regarding pool rates and scheduling
- Closed session regarding Council Code of Conduct
2025-03-12 Special Council Meeting
The Special Council will consider a request to approve a setback variance for a manufactured home at 4719 42nd Avenue. It will also decide whether to apply for the Building Blocks Capital Grant, which can provide up to $30,000 per child with a required 10% cost share. Finally, the Council will direct administration to draft a letter to the Grande Spirit Foundation about the future of the old Pleasant View Lodge.
- Setback variance request for a development permit at 4719 42nd Ave (manufactured home and existing shop)
- Decision to apply for the Building Blocks Capital Grant Program (up to $30,000 per child, 10% cost share)
- Drafting a letter to the Grande Spirit Foundation on the town's position regarding the old Pleasant View Lodge
2025-03-03 Regular Council Meeting
Council will consider several new business items, including a request to add $62,000 to the 2025 Capital Budget for a storm sewer along the north boulevard of 47 Avenue to address subgrade drainage at 48 Street. They will also decide on authorizing the sale of a 2005 Ford pick‑up and a Z445 mower and the purchase of a used public works pick‑up truck for up to $50,000. A report from the Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel on pool chemical room upgrades will be presented for information. Additional items include membership in the Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau, a sponsorship request from Happy Valley Ag and Recreation Club, and a proposal to repurpose Pleasant View Lodge for a daycare.
- Add $62,000 to 2025 Capital Budget for storm sewer on 47 Avenue (draining subgrade at 48 St)
- Authorize sale of 2005 Ford pick‑up and Z445 mower and purchase of a used pick‑up truck up to $50,000
- Review AARFP consultation report for pool chemical room upgrades (information item)
- Consider membership in Northern Transportation Advocacy Bureau
- Review Happy Valley Ag and Recreation Club sponsorship request
2025-02-18 Regular Council Meeting
The Spirit River Town Council will adopt the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. It will also accept the Chief Administrative Officer, Public Works, and Peace Country Enforcement Services reports for information. No new business, delegations, or policy reviews are on the agenda.
- Adopt minutes of the February 3, 2025 Regular Council Meeting
- Accept CAO, Public Works, and Peace Country Enforcement Services reports for information
2025-02-03 Regular Council Meeting
The Town of Spirit River Council will discuss the purchase of 72 water meters and hear a presentation on housing plans. The body is also considering attendance at a watershed management meeting and a regional conference.
- Proposed purchase of 72 Mach 10 water meters for $52,000 using Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF) funding
- Delegation from Joe Dandy regarding housing plans and the potential sale of the locum house
- Proposed attendance at the Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance Board meeting on February 13, 2025
- Discussion regarding the Growing the North Conference on February 19 and 20, 2025
2025-01-20 Regular Council Meeting
Council will hear a presentation from Diamond B Builders regarding housing development opportunities. The meeting also includes reviews of a rain barrel rebate policy and the write-off of utility account bad debts.
- Delegation from Diamond B Builders to discuss acquiring 1 or 2 vacant residential lots
- Review of Bylaw 1012 Peace Regional Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
- Discussion of AD06 Rain Barrel Rebate Program Policy
- Write-off of bad debts on utility accounts
- Staff planning for 2025 Richardson Pioneer Aquatic Centre and Public Works
2025-01-06 Regular Council Meeting
The council will adopt the minutes from the December 9, 2024 Special, December 16, 2024 Regular, and December 19, 2024 Special Council meetings. A delegation will be considered to permit the East West Woking 4H Club to use town facilities for youth projects. The Spirit Days Trade Show community event will be discussed as new business, and the FN07 Unbudgeted Expenditures Policy will be reviewed.
- Adopt minutes from the Dec 9 2024 Special Council Meeting
- Adopt minutes from the Dec 16 2024 Regular Council Meeting
- Adopt minutes from the Dec 19 2024 Special Council Meeting
- Delegation request for East West Woking 4H Club facility use
- Review of FN07 Unbudgeted Expenditures Policy