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 "city": "Spirit River",
 "state": "AB",
 "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/townofspiritriver/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "REGULAR COUNCIL",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=144"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council considers grant application for MacLean Recreation Centre upgrades",
   "summary": "The Town is seeking approval to apply for a federal Build Communities Strong Fund grant to upgrade the MacLean Recreation Centre and Curling Club. The proposal includes replacing the ice plant and cooling lines. Council must also determine how to fund the required 60% municipal contribution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/20147/Special%20Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=48E46043A8BE4DE68B6A6A3FBEC495CF",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=142"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "2026-07-06 Regular Council",
   "headline": "Council to decide on meeting with provincial minister",
   "summary": "Council will decide whether to request a 15-minute meeting with Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams at the 2026 ABmunis Fall Convention in Edmonton. The meeting would allow the Town to discuss local issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/20107/2026-07-06%20Regular%20Council.pdf?handle=5F06BD1490DF4B17B929C5DF63E728EE",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=140"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Special Council",
   "headline": "Spirit River council meets for special session with closed session",
   "summary": "This is a procedural special council meeting with no agenda items, reports, or delegations scheduled. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/20034/Special%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=69C19B6AF6174C1A805B4873C8C7E7F9",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=141"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "2026-06-15 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=139"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "2026-06-01 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hear $705,503 grant request for Chevron fuel station at 4720 Highway 49",
   "summary": "Council will adopt the May 19 minutes and consider several new business items, including a playground quote for Westview Park, a proposal for Subdivision No. 26MK010, a library fundraiser donation request, and the bursary program operating budget allocation. A delegation will present a $705,503.25 municipal infrastructure grant request for the proposed Chevron fuel station at 4720 Highway 49, which will be taken as information only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19870/2026-06-01%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=9244E87CA13B4B059AD28B7F408F9BDA",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=138"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "2026-05-19 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council adopts 2026 recreation tax levy and reviews subdivision plans",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Council will consider adopting a bylaw to levy a $50 special tax per parcel for recreation services and review a subdivision application for a future fire hall site. The meeting also includes discussions on storm water management, traffic bylaw updates, and policy reviews.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19718/2026-05-19%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=789495B6E42142CCBEA83D7F0EC569E5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=137"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "2026-05-04 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Spirit River Council to consider 2026 Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1031",
   "summary": "The Town Council will discuss the 2026 tax rate and the rescinding of the Town of Spirit River Childcare Co-operative. The meeting includes a delegation regarding a 2027 Monterey Showcase Weekend and a report on budget variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19557/2026-05-04%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=FA9FF6B148DD444E937F8AE2DDA8A6D8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=136"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Audit Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to review 2025 audited financial statements",
   "summary": "Council will hear a presentation from Steven Kim, CPA of Doyle & Company, regarding the Town's 2025 audited financial statements. The auditor has issued an opinion that the statements fairly present the Town's financial position as of December 31, 2025.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19388/Audit%20Meeting.pdf?handle=2B8C8BF15DE14D8F9EC945797DAFBCEB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=135"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "2026-04-20 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will adopt the final 2026 operating and capital budgets",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Council will consider and decide on several new‑business items, including the 2025 deficit report for Central Peace Medical Services, a funding request from Central Peace Fire and Rescue for a regional fire hall, and the adoption of the Final 2026 Operating Budget and Final 2026 Capital Budget. Additional items are a funding application to replace the McLean Arena ice plant, the Spirit Days event planning, the cancellation of portions of subdivision plans 0823050 and 8022655, and a proposed building expansion with municipal land acquisition at 4516 46 Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19257/2026-04-20%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=42A68FB0735049B786D43E3E439006A3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=133"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "2026-04-07 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council holds public hearing on Land Use Bylaw Amendment No. 1028 to rezone Lot 1 Block 101",
   "summary": "The Town of Spirit River Council will conduct a public hearing on Bylaw 1028, which proposes to change the land‑use designation of Lot 1, Block 101, Plan 2322414 from an Industrial (M1) district to a Public Service (PS) district to enable Phase 1 of the CN Lands Area Structure Plan, including a new fire hall and park. After the hearing, Council may proceed with second and third readings of the amendment. The meeting also includes new business items such as appointing a financial reviewer for the municipal library, awarding a contract for water‑treatment plant upgrades, and receiving a delegation on the ice‑plant project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/19129/2026-04-07%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=0B9A397F455F42F38AAD0371D95462F0",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=131"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-31",
   "body": "2026-03-31 Special Council Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=132"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "2026-03-23 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to amend Snow Removal Policy PW01 to address fire hydrants",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Town Council will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive three delegations—including a childcare co‑op presentation and an RCMP community priorities briefing—and consider new business items such as an infrastructure tie‑in inquiry and a sponsorship request. The council will also review and vote on an amendment to Snow Removal Policy PW01 concerning fire hydrants. No closed‑session items are scheduled for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/18907/2026-03-23%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=F512C5F255B340EC96A06FA6D07E854D",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=130"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "2026-03-09 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1028",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Town Council meeting on March 9, 2026 will adopt the February 17 minutes and receive a delegation from RCMP Sgt. Adam Stokes presenting the Community Priorities Plan and crime statistics. Council will hear reports from the CAO and finance, and discuss several new‑business items including a community‑history video partnership, a new pension plan for full‑time staff, a support request from the Central Peace Food Bank, applications for the recreation committee, a follow‑up on a 2009 AMWWP grant, and Land Use Amendment Bylaw No. 1028. The council will also review the revised Snow Removal Policy PW01.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/18769/2026-03-09%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=68B282790EB34582A09801C0FAD23182",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=129"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-17",
   "body": "2026-02-17 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to hold public hearing on Bylaw 1027 to rezone town land for multi‑family housing",
   "summary": "The council will conduct a public hearing on Bylaw 1027, which proposes to re‑district Lot 1 Block 28 from Urban Reserve to High Density Residential to enable multi‑family housing. It will also consider a conceptual development plan for the lands west of MacLean Arena and approve several new‑business items, including the appointment of Vanessa Pybus to the Recreation Committee, the implementation of the Let’s Camp online booking system, and the purchase of a cargo van.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/18657/2026-02-17%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=08371FD21F7D43D1B484FB3CF4910032",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=128"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "2026-02-02 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council will vote to temporarily change March 2026 meeting dates to March 9 and 23",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Town Council will adopt the minutes from the January 19 meeting and accept the Chief Administrative Officer report for information. Council will consider a temporary adjustment to the March 2026 meeting schedule, moving the meetings to March 9 and March 23. Additional items include appointing a library board member, announcing community events such as the Glow Walk, and discussing a pressure‑relief valve replacement for the MacLean Arena ice plant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/18487/2026-02-02%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=11F42A5AADD74DF0BB1C6EFA22B1A4DB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=127"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-19",
   "body": "2026-01-19 Regular Council Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider change to town water rates",
   "summary": "The Spirit River Town Council will adopt the agenda and minutes, hear delegations—including a request to remain living in an RV at 29 Westview and a request for the town to assume the Central Peace Family and Community Support Services Unit Authority—and receive reports. New business includes a committee appointment change for Central Peace Medical Services Corp, a proposal to change town water rates, a land‑use amendment bylaw (No. 1027), and support letters for a STIP funding application. A closed‑session item will approve the 2026 salary grid.",
   "agenda_url": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/document/18316/2026-01-19%20Regular%20Council%20Meeting.pdf?handle=47336A731AC041DD8B952BE47A5F00AC",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://townofspiritriver.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=126"
  }
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}