Vulcan County, AB

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

County Council Meeting

County Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

County Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

County Council Meeting

County Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

County Council Meeting

County Council Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Vulcan County Municipal Planning Commission will consider one development permit application for a shipping container on a 2.50-acre parcel in Lakeview Estates Subdivision, about 1.5 km southwest of Milo. The commission will also review a subdivision extension request and receive an information item on urban forests. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and an action list.

• Development Permit 50-2026: 20 ft x 8 ft x 8.6 ft shipping container at Plan 0413688, Block 1, Lot 4, Division 5, for storage of tools and garden equipment
• Subdivision Extension 2025-0-060: SE¼ 24-20-25-W4M, Division 1
• Information item: ORRSC Periodical Summer 2026 - Urban Forests
• Adoption of minutes from July 15, 2026 MPC meeting

Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-022

Vulcan County Council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-022, which proposes to close an unused 1.70-acre road allowance between NW 12-14-25-4 and SW 13-14-25-4 and consolidate it with adjacent county-owned land for sale. The hearing is the opportunity for public input before administration sends a request to the Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors for approval. Utility and provincial agencies have already confirmed no objections.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-022 to close 1.70-acre road allowance near Little Bow River
• Road closure consolidates land with adjacent 5.25-acre county-owned parcel for sale
• Responses received from Federated Alberta Gas Co-ops, Alberta Forestry & Parks, and ATCO Gas with no objections
• Administration will request Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors approval after hearing

County Council Meeting

Vulcan County Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2026, with public hearings for a road closure and a public input session. Council will consider first readings of two bylaws: a land use amendment and a non-residential tax incentive, along with a change order for a fire truck build and other administrative items. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for confidential matters.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-022 Road Closure at 10:30 a.m.
• Bylaw 2026-024 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - 1st Reading
• Bylaw 2026-025 Non-Residential Tax Incentive - 1st Reading
• Change Order for Fire Truck Build
• ERP System Replacement Implementation

County Council Meeting

Vulcan County Council will hold a public hearing for Bylaw 2026-021 and consider several land use bylaw amendments, including a data processing operation and a Wyndham-Carseland area structure plan rewrite. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding tax incentive agreements and intermunicipal funding.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-021 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment)
• Bylaw 2026-022 Road Closure (1st Reading)
• Bylaw 2026-023 Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Data Processing Operation
• Wyndham-Carseland Area Structure Plan Rewrite
• Closed Meeting: Non-Residential Tax Incentive Agreement

Public Hearings

The Vulcan County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-021. The bylaw proposes to redesignate approximately 15.50 acres of the parcel NW 34‑18‑26 W4 from Rural General to Rural Commercial. The change would permit development of a recreational vehicle storage facility with associated infrastructure. After public comment, the council will consider second and third readings of the bylaw later in the meeting.

• Public hearing on Bylaw 2026-021 to rezone 15.50 acres (NW 34‑18‑26 W4) from Rural General to Rural Commercial
• Proposed RV storage facility with 14‑ft × 50‑ft parking stalls, 24‑ft internal roadways, 24‑hour access, lighting, fencing, and on‑site amenities
• Future Development Permit and Roadside Development Permit from Alberta Transportation will be required
• Project aligns with the Rural Commercial Land Use District and is a discretionary use before the Municipal Planning Commission
• Site contains no substantial wetlands and includes one abandoned pipeline right‑of‑way

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt its agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting. It will review the Development Permit Summary and consider two development permit applications: a multi‑unit dwelling (Application 32-2026) and a renewable‑energy individual project (Application 36-2026). An information item on the ORRSC Periodical Spring 2026 – Dugouts will also be presented before adjournment.

• Development Permit Application 32-2026 – Multi‑unit Dwelling (Division 1: Plan 0814128, Block 1, Lot 1)
• Development Permit Application 36-2026 – Renewable Energy; Individual (Division 4: NW 32-14-21 W4)
• Development Permit Summary (Action List)
• Information Item: ORRSC Periodical Spring 2026 – Dugouts
• Adoption of Agenda and Minutes

County Council Meeting

Vulcan County Council will review two land use bylaw amendments to rezone specific rural parcels. The council will also hear presentations from the Chinook Arch Library System regarding a proposed 2027 per capita levy increase and from the Calgary Region Airshed Zone on regional air quality monitoring. Additionally, council will consider funding for the Marquis Foundation Building Project and a hosting agreement for a LatNet base station.

• Bylaw 2026-007: Rezone for Section 14-15-21 W4 and portions of E1/2 15-15-21 W4
• Bylaw 2026-021: Rezone for portion of NW 34-18-26 W4
• Chinook Arch Library System: 2027 levy request of $8.17 per capita
• Marquis Foundation Building Project: Funding contribution decision
• LatNet Base Station Hosting: Service agreement review

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications: a home occupation in Division 6 and a residential use in conjunction with an approved commercial use in Division 1. They will also receive a Notice of LPRT Decision regarding a previous subdivision.

• Development Permit 27-2026 for Home Occupation 2 in SE 1-16-23 W4, Division 6
• Development Permit 29-2026 for Residential Use in conjunction with Commercial Use in NW 24-20-25 W4, Division 1
• Notice of LPRT Decision on Subdivision 2025-0-175

Public Hearings

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Agriculture Service Board

The Agriculture Service Board will review and decide on a Marginal Land Recovery Grant application from Ceres Family Farms for up to $1,000 and free equipment rental to convert saline pasture to native shrubs and trees. They will also receive updates on the strychnine program (80 cases ordered), weed control, and seasonal operations. A closed meeting will discuss the 2026 Agricultural Bursary Award and other confidential matters.

• Marginal Land Recovery Grant application for Ceres Family Farms (up to $1,000 plus free equipment rental)
• Strychnine update: 80 cases ordered for coyote control; vendor and producer training completed
• 2026 Agricultural Bursary Award to be decided in closed meeting
• Assistant Fieldman report: 15 equipment rentals, new UTV sprayer boom, roadside spraying began May 26
• Items for information include 2025 Plant Disease Survey Summary and strychnine update to producers

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on a subdivision application (2026-0-019) and a development permit for a single detached dwelling in the Bow River Valley flood hazard area. A closed meeting will be held to receive a legal opinion on development in flood hazard areas under ATIA S.32.

• Subdivision Application 2026-0-019 in Division 6
• Development Permit 10-2026 for a single detached dwelling in Bow River Valley (flood area)
• Closed meeting: legal opinion on development in flood hazard area

County Council Meeting

Council will discuss and potentially approve a Privacy Management Program and an amendment to the Fees for Service Bylaw for promotional items. They will also receive reports from various departments and hold a closed session regarding invoice changes. The meeting includes adoption of previous minutes and council correspondence.

• Bylaw 2026-020: Fees for Service Bylaw amendment for promotional items
• Vulcan County Privacy Management Program request for decision
• Closed meeting to discuss invoice changes and corrections (ATIA S.20(1))
• Department reports from Corporate Services, Protective Services, Operations, Engineering, and CAO
• Council reports from all divisions

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider Development Permit Application 22-2026 for a second single detached dwelling in Division 2. They will also adopt minutes from the previous meeting and review a development permit summary.

• Development Permit 22-2026 for second single detached dwelling on Plan 1710310, Block 1, Lot 1

County Council Meeting

Council will consider amendments to the Non Residential Tax Exemption Incentive Bylaw. They will also receive first quarter 2026 reports, discuss direction on municipal reserve lands, and hold a closed session on legal advice and a waste commission service agreement renewal.

• Bylaw 2026-018: Amendment to Non Residential Tax Exemption Incentive Bylaw
• 2026 First Quarter Reporting
• Direction on Remainder Municipal Reserve Lands
• Alberta Rural Health Week Proclamation
• Closed session: service agreement renewal for Vulcan District Waste Commission

County Council Meeting

Council will hear a delegation from Rowan House Society and hold a public input session. They will consider amendments to the Non Residential Tax Exemption Incentive Bylaw and the Fees for Service Bylaw regarding strychnine sales. Policy updates on job leaves and safety recognition are also on the agenda.

• Bylaw 2026-018 amendment to Non Residential Tax Exemption Incentive Bylaw (Bylaw 2021-027)
• Bylaw 2026-019 Fees for Service Bylaw amendment for sale of strychnine
• Job Leaves Policy 12-3144 updates
• Safety Recognition Reward Program Policy 12-3130 update
• Delegation from Rowan House Society

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will review three development permit applications: a single detached dwelling in the Bow River Valley, a recreational vehicle storage facility, and a shipping container with a setback waiver. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and a development permit summary for information.

• Development Permit 10-2026: single detached dwelling in Bow River Valley, Division 1 (Plan 1212637, Block 1, Lot 4)
• Development Permit 16-2026: recreational vehicle storage in Division 5 (SE 1-19-22-W4)
• Development Permit 20-2026: shipping container with setback waiver in Division 5 (Plan 2310322, Block 2, Lot 21)

County Council Meeting

Vulcan County Council will consider adopting the final 2026 budget and passing the 2026 general tax rate and special levy bylaws. Council will also receive the 2025 audited financial statements and hear a delegation from the RCMP. A closed session will discuss the Milo Estates petition for water services and a bridge inspection contract award.

• Adoption of final 2026 budget and 2026 general tax rate and special levy tax bylaws
• Presentation of 2025 audited financial statements by auditor
• Petition for water services from Milo Estates (discussed in closed meeting)
• Appointment of Weed Inspector and Pest Inspector
• Delegation from Vulcan RCMP (Sgt. Ryan Koehli)

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on Development Permit 12-2026 for an accessory building with a setback waiver at Lot 16, Block 1, McGregor Pointe Subdivision. The meeting will also receive a Development Permit Summary as information.

• Development Permit 12-2026: accessory building with setback waiver, Division 5, Plan 2310020, Block 1, Lot 16 in McGregor Pointe Subdivision

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the March meetings. It will accept a development permit summary as information. It will consider Development Permit Application 10‑2026 for a single‑detached dwelling at Bow River Valley (Plan 1212637, Block 1, Lot 4 in SW 33‑21‑25‑W4).

• Adopt agenda as presented
• Adopt minutes from March 11 and March 24 meetings
• Accept Development Permit Summary as information
• Consider Development Permit Application 10‑2026 for a single‑detached dwelling at Bow River Valley (Plan 1212637, Block 1, Lot 4 in SW 33‑21‑25‑W4)

Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-007

Vulcan County Council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 2026-007, which seeks to redesignate approximately 850 acres of land to allow for a future 2000 MW IT operation. The meeting is the first step in a multi-stage approval process for the proposed Data Processing Operation.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-007
• Rezoning of 850 acres from Rural General to Rural Industrial
• Proposed 2000 MW IT Operation in four phases
• Potential 500kV main substation and battery storage
• Data Processing Operation listed as a discretionary use

County Council Meeting

The County Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Bylaw 2026-007 and consider several administrative decisions. The meeting includes discussions on tax stability, seniors housing support, and a mutual aid agreement with Foothills County.

• Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-007
• Bylaw 2026-005 Amendment to the Linear Tax Stability Bylaw
• Letter of Support for the Marquis Foundation Seniors Housing Project
• Vulcan County Shotgun Policy
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Foothills County

Agriculture Service Board

The Agriculture Service Board will consider two items for action: a Rural Funding Development (RFD) letter of support for the Lacombe Research & Development Centre and an RFD marginal land recovery grant application. It will also receive information on species at risk, 2026 resolution session results, and several letters of concern regarding funding cuts, on‑farm slaughter sales, and livestock traceability. Additional items include a summary table of upcoming weed‑control regulation changes and upcoming field tours. The meeting also includes routine staff reports and a round‑table discussion.

• RFD Letter of Support – Lacombe R&D Centre
• RFD Marginal Land Recovery Grant Application
• Species at Risk (information item)
• Letter of Concern: Funding Cuts to Ag & Agri‑Food
• Weed Control Regulations – Summary Table of Changes

Special Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will decide whether to grant a 12‑month extension for subdivision 2023‑0‑009 located in N½ 25‑18‑22‑W4M (Milo/Lakeview Estates). The extension is requested because the original subdivision approval was issued on March 15, 2023 and must be endorsed within 12 months under the Municipal Government Act. The request was submitted by Anne Erickson, Manager of Development Services. If approved, the extension will be communicated to land titles so the registration can be completed.

• Subdivision Extension 2023-0-009 for N½ 25-18-22-W4M
• Requested by Anne Erickson, Manager of Development Services
• Proposed 12‑month extension under Municipal Government Act section 657(1)
• Land titles currently holding the package pending extension approval
• Minimum extension fee of $350 mentioned for future extensions

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider three subdivision applications (2026-0-002, 2026-0-007, 2025-0-179) and review a development permit summary at its March 11, 2026 meeting. The applications are located in Divisions 6, 4, and 7 of the county.

• Subdivision Application 2026-0-002 (Division 6: SE1/4 27-15-23-W4M)
• Subdivision Application 2026-0-007 (Division 4: SW1/4 25-14-20-W4M)
• Subdivision Application 2025-0-179 (Division 7: Lot 52, Block 1, Plan 2411394 within NE1/4 29-17-21-W4M)
• Review of Development Permit Summary (Action List)

County Council Meeting

Vulcan County Council will review proposed amendments to the Land Use Bylaw, a borrowing bylaw for the Marquis Foundation Building, and a new parking bylaw. The meeting also includes department reports and a closed session regarding land options.

• Bylaw 2026-007: Land Use Bylaw Amendment - Rezone (Section 14-15-21-W4 & E 15-15-21-W4)
• Bylaw 2025-003: Borrowing Bylaw - Marquis Foundation Building
• Bylaw 2025-030: Parking Bylaw
• Yearend Transfers to Reserves
• Closed Meeting: Land Options: ATIA S. 28

Public Hearing for Bylaw 2026-004

Vulcan County Council holds a public hearing to receive input on Bylaw 2026-004, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to add Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) as a discretionary use in the Rural General district. The amendment includes definitions, development standards, and consultation requirements. Administration notes an upcoming BESS project is expected. After the hearing, Council may consider second and third readings.

• Adds 'Battery Energy Storage Systems' as a defined use in Schedule 2
• Adds BESS as a Discretionary Use – MPC in Rural General Land Use District
• Sets a 1 MW threshold below which no development permit is required
• Requires public notification within 2 km and a developer-hosted public meeting
• Imposes a 300 m setback from adjacent residences and 750 m from hamlets/towns

CANCELLED Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

County Council Meeting

The council will hold a public hearing for Bylaw 2026-004, which would amend the Land Use Bylaw to regulate Battery Energy Storage Systems. They will also consider a borrowing bylaw for the Marquis Foundation Building and an NRCB review request for Noranden Farms. Other business includes the Agricultural Service Board report and appointments.

• Public hearing for Bylaw 2026-004 (Battery Energy Storage Systems land use amendment)
• Bylaw 2025-033 Borrowing Bylaw for Marquis Foundation Building
• NRCB Request for Review – Noranden Farms
• Agricultural Service Board Report 2025
• Delegation from RMA Board at 9:30 a.m.

Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) Meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will vote on three subdivision proposals: an agricultural split of a 57‑acre parcel, a residential split near McGregor Reservoir, and a country‑residential split creating three 5‑acre lots. Each approval includes conditions such as payment of outstanding taxes, road‑approach agreements, and, for the country‑residential subdivision, a municipal reserve of $3,500 per acre. The meeting also reviews a development permit summary and a renewal of a natural‑resource extraction permit.

• Approval of agricultural subdivision NW1/4 24-19-22-W4M (57‑acre parcel) with tax and road‑approach conditions
• Approval of residential subdivision NE1/4 29-17-21-W4M near McGregor Reservoir with consolidation conditions
• Approval of country‑residential subdivision SE1/4 17-18-25-W4M creating three 5‑acre lots, with $3,500/acre municipal reserve
• Renewal of Natural Resource Extraction permit for MJR Contracting Services Ltd. (NW 32-19-23 W4)
• Review of Development Permit Summary for the meeting

County Council Meeting

The council will hear public input on proposed changes to Parking Bylaw 2025-030, including new definitions for commercial vehicles, impact statements, and consultation requirements. It will also consider a first reading of Bylaw 2026-006 (Supplementary Assessment Bylaw), an amendment to the Linear Tax Stability Bylaw (2026-005), and a proposal to adjust the speed limit on Highway 24 at Mossleigh. A closed session will address tax penalty waivers, invoice corrections, and water licensing for municipal use.

• Public hearing at 10:30 a.m. for Parking Bylaw 2025-030 amendments
• First reading of Bylaw 2026-006 Supplementary Assessment Bylaw
• Amendment to Linear Tax Stability Bylaw (2026-005)
• Proposal to change Highway 24 speed limit at Mossleigh
• Closed meeting items: waiver of tax penalties, invoice changes, water licensing