Westlock County public meetings in 2025
46 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Agricultural Service Board
The Westlock County Agricultural Service Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, appoint a chair and vice‑chair, set the 2026 meeting schedule, and consider the 2026 Strategic Plan (strategies and objectives). It will also receive a climate risk assessment presentation and discuss the January 2026 provincial ASB conference. All items are for information or decision at this meeting.
- Appointment of Chair & Vice Chair
- Adoption of ASB Meeting Schedule 2026
- Strategic Plan 2026 (Strategies & Objectives)
- Climate Risk Assessment Presentation
- Provincial ASB Conference January 2026
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole accepted the November 10 Follow‑up Action Report as information. It directed administration to bring proposed amendments to Policy 1202‑007 (Sale of Properties) to a future council meeting. It also approved moving the 2026 Proposed Capital Projects Budget to the November 25 regular council meeting for approval.
- Accept Follow‑up Action Report (Nov 10, 2025) as information
- Direct administration to bring amendments to Policy 1202‑007 to a future council meeting
- Approve moving the 2026 Proposed Capital Projects Budget to the Nov 25 regular council meeting for approval
- Review Road Maintenance Policy (PDF) and Procedural Bylaw 44‑2023
Regular Council
Council will meet to decide on the 2026 Interim Operating and Final 2026 Capital Budgets. The meeting also includes discussions on grant programs and intermunicipal development planning.
- Approval of 2026 Interim Operating and Final 2026 Capital Budget
- Policy 7300-001 Community, Facility, Recreation, and Tourism Grant Program
- Bylaw 77-2025 Establishing an Intermunicipal Development Plan (IDP) Review Committee
- Proposed Bylaw 78-2025 - Procedural Bylaw
- In-camera personnel matter regarding the Chief Administrative Officer's annual evaluation
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is deliberating the 2026 proposed operating budget, which totals $22,896,004. This represents a 6.4% increase over the 2025 budget. Council is asked to accept the proposal as information and bring it back for interim approval on December 9, 2025.
- Proposed 2026 Operating Budget of $22,896,004
- Budget increase of 6.4% compared to 2025
- Development of the North Sky Business Park
- Review of the Land Use Bylaw (LUB) and Municipal Development Plan (MDP)
- Creation of an Economic Development Plan
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will consider the 2026 proposed operating budget, which totals $22,896,004 and represents a 6.4% increase over the 2025 budget. The recommended action is for Council to accept the budget as information and direct Administration to bring it back for interim approval on December 9, 2025. This item appears as Agenda Item 3.1 on the December 2, 2025 meeting agenda.
- Agenda Item 3.1: 2026 Proposed Operating Budget Deliberations
- Total proposed operating budget: $22,896,004
- Increase of 6.4% compared to the 2025 budget
- Recommendation: Council to accept the budget as information and seek interim approval on Dec 9, 2025
Regular Council
Council will discuss the 2026 revised proposed capital budget and an update to the Asset Management Policy. The meeting includes a year-end report from the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club and a review of audit planning for 2025.
- 2026 Revised Proposed Capital Budget
- Asset Management Policy Update
- 2025 Engagement Letter and Audit Planning with Metrix Group LLP
- Support for FCSS Grant Application
- Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club Year-end Report Presentation
MPC Organizational
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to establish its leadership for the term. The body will appoint a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
- Appointment of Chairperson
- Appointment of Vice Chairperson
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to consider four development permit applications. One item involves a request for a setback variance for a rural commercial expansion.
- DP 25 061: Proposed addition of seven washing bays and a workshop at 1402 – Hwy 654, including a request to reduce the front setback from 134 feet to 117 feet
- DP 25 088: Development permit application
- DP 25 101: Development permit application
- DP 25 094: Development permit application
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing amendments to the Sale of Properties Policy No. 1202-007 to streamline the acceptance of real estate offers. The body is also reviewing the 2026 Proposed Capital Projects Budget.
- Proposed amendments to Sale of Properties Policy No. 1202-007
- 2026 Proposed Capital Projects Budget Presentation
- In-camera review of road projects at SE 19-59-23-W4M
Regular Council
Council will discuss amendments to the Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw and a bridge maintenance extra work order. The meeting also includes reviews of financial variance reports and community grant recommendations.
- Third reading of Bylaw 75-2025 Amendments to Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 51-2023
- Extra Work Order 2025 Bridge Maintenance Contract
- Community Grant Advisory Committee Fall 2025 Recommendations
- Intermunicipal GIS Partnership grant with the Village of Clyde
- Sale of Properties Policy No. 1202-007
Council Organizational
The council will swear in the newly elected councillors, Reeve and Deputy Reeve. It will appoint members to several boards and commissions, including the Westlock Regional Municipal Airport Advisory Board, the Municipal Planning Commission, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, and the Westlock Intermunicipal Library Board. The council will also approve the 2026 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule.
- Swearing‑in ceremony for councillors
- Oath of office for the Reeve
- Oath of office for the Deputy Reeve
- Appointments to airport advisory board, planning commission, appeal board and library board
- Approval of the 2026 Council and Committee of the Whole meeting schedule
Community Grant Advisory Committee
The Westlock County Community Grant Advisory Committee will consider the Fall 2025 grant applications submitted by local groups. It will also review Policy 7300-001, the Community, Facility, Recreation and Tourism Grant Program. The meeting includes routine items such as adopting the agenda and minutes.
- Fall 2025 grant applications spreadsheet
- Review of Policy 7300-001 Community, Facility, Recreation and Tourism Grant Program
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting (unapproved)
- Call to order
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will review two development permit applications and a proposed land use bylaw amendment regarding data centres. The body will also determine appointments for the 2025/2026 term.
- DP 25 061: Proposed addition of seven washing bays and a workshop at 1402 – Hwy 654, including a 12% front setback variance
- Bylaw 72-2025: Proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment regarding the regulation of data centres
- DP 25 088: Development permit application for review
- Appointment of Municipal Planning Commission members for the 2025/2026 term
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a request to increase the size of an at-grade garage suite by 11% on Lot 2, Plan 9924974 in the Willow Layne Estates subdivision. The application also seeks approval to permit the existing suite.
- DP 25 092: Variance request for garage suite size (860 sq. ft. to 960 sq. ft.)
- Red Tape Reduction Bylaw 71-2025: Increases variance power to 75%
- DP 25 092: Approval to permit existing at-grade garage suite
- DP 25 092: Conditions include FireSmart guidelines and roadside development permit
- DP 25 092: Address: #2, 26412 – TWP 594
Regular Council
Westlock County Council will receive a final report on rural transportation needs and consider several bylaw amendments. The meeting includes discussions on land use regulations for data processing facilities and updates to the fees, rates, and charges bylaw.
- Final Report presentation on Rural Transportation Needs Assessment and Study by Dillon Consulting
- Bylaw 72-2025: Regulation of Data Processing Facilities amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
- Bylaw 75-2025: Amendments to Fees, Rates and Charges Bylaw 51-2023
- Bylaw 63-2025: Records and Information Management Bylaw (Second and Third Readings)
- Extra Work Order for 2025 Bridge Maintenance Contract
Public Hearing
The council is holding a public hearing on Bylaw 72-2025, which amends the Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 to regulate data processing facilities. The amendment creates separate categories for Minor facilities (under 1 MW) and Major facilities (1 MW or more) and limits Major facilities to the Industrial (M) and Direct Control (DC-M) districts. After the hearing, council will decide whether to approve “Option 1” and move the bylaw to second and third readings. The proposal notes no significant financial or policy considerations.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 72-2025 amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
- Defines Minor data facilities (<1 MW) as discretionary use in Agricultural District
- Defines Major data facilities (≥1 MW) as discretionary use in Industrial (M) District and use in Direct Control (DC-M) District
- Council to consider granting second and third readings of Bylaw 72-2025 (Option 1)
- No significant financial considerations noted
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss a policy for naming municipal facilities, roads, and parks. The meeting includes a scheduled recess to conduct a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw concerning data processing facilities.
- Public Hearing on Bylaw 72-2025: Regulation of Data Processing Facilities Bylaw Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
- Naming of Development Areas, Parks, Municipal Facilities, Roads, Honorary Roads, Trails, and Pathways Policy
- In-camera discussion on Economic Development Action Plan (EDAP)
Community Grant Advisory Committee
The Westlock County Community Grant Advisory Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, then discuss three items: Summer 2025 grant applications, 2025 scholarship applications, and a sponsorship opportunity. The grant review includes a $2,500 request for an entrance sign for the Westlock & District Tractor Museum and a $500 request for new jerseys for the Westlock Soccer Association.
- Review Summer 2025 grant applications, including a $2,500 request for a Westlock & District Tractor Museum entrance sign
- Review Summer 2025 grant applications, including a $500 request for new jerseys for the Westlock Soccer Association
- Review 2025 scholarship applications for local post‑secondary students
- Consider a sponsorship opportunity
- Adopt agenda and minutes
Public Hearing
The council will hold a public hearing on Bylaw 71‑2025, which proposes amendments to the County’s Land Use Bylaw 04‑2016. After the hearing, council may grant second and third readings of the bylaw, as recommended in the report. The bylaw would allow certain accessory and agricultural buildings, driveway upgrades, patios, portable accessory buildings, municipal works, and home occupations to proceed without a development permit, and would expand the discretion of Development Officers. The council’s decision will be based on any concerns raised during the hearing.
- Public hearing on Bylaw 71‑2025 amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04‑2016
- Proposed removal of development permit requirement for accessory buildings, private driveways, agricultural buildings, patios, portable accessory buildings, municipal works, and home occupations
- Expansion of Development Officer authority to approve suites, public uses, parks, manufactured homes, bed‑and‑breakfasts, and other discretionary uses
- Increase variance powers of Development Officers from 15% to 30% and Municipal Planning Commission from 50% to 75%
- Recommendation to proceed with Option 1: grant second and third readings if no concerns are presented
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss municipal election updates, agrivoltaics, and energy audits. The meeting will be recessed at 9:30 a.m. for a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Land Use Bylaw.
- Public Hearing on Bylaw 71-2025 (Amendment to LUB 04-2016 - Red Tape Reduction and Investment Readiness)
- Records and Information Management Bylaw Update
- 2025 Municipal Election Update Report
- Agrivoltaics Information Session
- Public Works Shop Energy Audit
Regular Council
The regular council will adopt the agenda and minutes, accept the Council Resolution Follow‑up Action Report and the June 2025 Variance Report as information, and move forward with several bylaws, including the third reading of Bylaw 73‑2025 amending the Fire Bylaw. New business includes discussion of the Westlock County Agricultural Disaster 2025 and a request to name a new roadway (Road Plan 9120900).
- Third reading of Bylaw 73‑2025 – Amendment to Fire Bylaw 56‑2024
- Second and third readings of Bylaw 71‑2025 – Development Red Tape Reduction
- Adoption of Bylaw 63‑2025 – Records and Information Management Bylaw
- Westlock County Agricultural Disaster 2025
- Request to name new roadway (Road Plan 9120900)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will vote on Development Permit 25 051, which requests a 39.5% increase in floor area for a secondary suite attached to an existing residence. The commission will also consider Development Permit 25 074 for a manufactured home and accessory building on SW 21‑59‑26‑W4. Earlier agenda items include adoption of the agenda and minutes from the July 16 meeting.
- DP 25 051 – variance to increase secondary‑suite size from 860 sq ft to 1,200 sq ft on Lot 1, Plan 8021443 (Agriculture District)
- DP 25 074 – application for a manufactured home and accessory building on SW 21‑59‑26‑W4 (Highway Commercial District)
- Adoption of the August 7, 2025 agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the June 11, 2025 MPC meeting
- Other business (no specific items listed)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will consider Development Permit Application No. 25‑060 for Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1423736 (5033‑50 Avenue) in the Hamlet of Dapp. The proposal seeks to add an accessory building – an outdoor classroom – on the existing school site, meeting the Land Use Bylaw’s setbacks, coverage and height requirements. The commission will vote on approval with conditions outlined in the proposed resolution.
- DP 25‑060 – accessory outdoor classroom on 11.74‑acre school site at 5033‑50 Avenue, Dapp
- Application aligns with Westlock County Strategic Plan priorities for community and education
- Proposed conditions include compliance with Land Use Bylaw No. 04‑2016 and obtaining a roadside development permit
Regular Council
The council will consider several old and new business items. It will give second and third readings to Bylaw 70-2025, a borrowing bylaw needed for a line of credit with Scotiabank. The council will also vote on a $45,000 funding increase for a water tender replacement project and approve a road construction proposal for Peaskie Minerals on Range Road 240 Extension. Additional items include amendments to fire bylaws, regulation of data processing facilities, and an economic development strategy.
- Approve second and third readings of Bylaw 70-2025 Borrowing Bylaw
- Approve $45,000 additional funding from LGFF capital for Water Tender Unit 81 replacement
- Approve in principle road construction by Peaskie Minerals on Range Road 240 Extension, subject to conditions
- Approve Regulation of Data Processing Facilities Bylaw (new business)
- Approve Bylaw 73-2025 amendment to Fire Bylaw 56-2024 (three readings)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing an energy management plan, a mid-year capital projects update, and proposed amendments to the fire bylaw and fire services policy. The body will also review reports from the 2025 Open Houses and a follow-up action report.
- Amendment to Fire Bylaw 56-2024
- Amendment to Policy 2300-001 Fire Services, Service Level
- 2025 Mid-Year Capital Projects Update
- Energy Management Plan
- 2025 Open Houses Report
Regular Council
The June 24 council meeting will hear the Westlock RCMP Detachment Q4 Community Policing Report and a presentation from the Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club. It will review the May 2025 Variance Report and the ski club's 2025/2026 Capital Plan. Council will consider the Water Tender Purchase and the 2025 FCSS Partnership Agreement. The Community Grant Advisory Committee will present its spring 2025 recommendations.
- Water Tender Purchase (old business item 3.4)
- 2025 FCSS Partnership Agreement (old business item 3.6)
- Community Grant Advisory Committee Spring 2025 Recommendations (new business item 4.1)
- May 2025 Variance Report (old business item 3.2)
- Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club 2025/2026 Capital Plan (old business item 3.3)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development applications, including Development Permit 25 033 for a Class I sand extraction pit on 276.4 ha of agricultural land (SE 19‑59‑23‑W4 and Section 20‑59‑23‑W4). The commission will also adopt the agenda, adopt minutes from the previous meeting, and address any other business before adjourning.
- Decision on Development Permit 25 033 for Peaskie Minerals Ltd. to extract dry sand (Class I pit) on 276.4 ha
- Consideration of Development Permit 25 050 (details not provided in agenda)
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of minutes from the May 14, 2025 MPC meeting
- Other business and adjournment
Community Grant Advisory Committee
The Community Grant Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for Spring 2025. The committee will also consider the adoption of minutes from the April 15, 2025, meeting.
- Review of Spring 2025 Grant Applications, including requests from Pickardville Canada Day and 100th Birthday ($1,000) and Water's Edge/Camp Mackinicholea ($1,500)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will accept several reports as information, including the Intermunicipal Library Board Agreement and Bylaw 68-2025 for the Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan. It will also accept the Draft Long‑Term Capital Plan 2026‑2036 and the Draft Energy Policy (with a wording change). Discussion on Council Remuneration and Expenses will be deferred to a later meeting.
- Intermunicipal Library Board Agreement
- Bylaw 68-2025 Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan
- Draft Long‑Term Capital Plan 2026‑2036 accepted as information
- Draft Energy Policy accepted with change from "invest" to "explore"
- Policy 1900-004 Council Remuneration and Expenses deferred
Regular Council
Westlock County Council will discuss the second and third readings of bylaws regarding the Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan and redistricting. The body is also reviewing bridge tender awards and a borrowing bylaw.
- Bylaw 68-2025 Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan (Second and Third Reading)
- Bylaw 69-2025 Helliwell Lake Redistricting from Agricultural to Country Residential Lakeside District
- Bridge Tender Award Recommendation 13789-25
- Bridge Tender Award Recommendation 01992-25
- Bylaw 70-2025 Borrowing Bylaw
Public Hearing
At the May 27, 2025 meeting, Westlock County will conduct a public hearing on Bylaw 68-2025, the Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan. The plan proposes a single‑phase, low‑density residential development of five lots covering 9.55 ha north of Helliwell Lake, with a 30‑metre environmental reserve and private water and wastewater systems. A concurrent redistricting under Bylaw 69-2025 would change the land from Agricultural to Country Residential Lakeside (CR1) zoning. No public comments have been received to date, and the council will consider feedback before any further readings.
- Bylaw 68‑2025 Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan – five residential lots (1.3‑1.39 ha each) on 9.55 ha, with 30‑m environmental reserve
- Bylaw 69‑2025 Redistricting – change from Agricultural (A) to Country Residential Lakeside (CR1) district
- Access via Township Road 610A, approx. 0.8 km east of Highway 2
- Private servicing (cisterns/wells for water; sealed holding tanks for wastewater) – no county infrastructure cost
- Potential new tax revenue from five lots; no anticipated public service expenses
Regular Council
The Regular Council meeting will adjourn at 9:30 a.m. for public hearings on Bylaw 68‑2025 (Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan) and Bylaw 69‑2025 (Helliwell Lake Redistricting to CR1). Council will also consider the second and third readings of those bylaws, approve an updated Energy Policy (Policy 1202‑015), and address a $570,881.30 write‑off of uncollectible oil and gas taxes. Additional items include Council Compensation Review Committee appointments and a follow‑up action report.
- Bylaw 68‑2025 Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan – second and third reading
- Bylaw 69‑2025 Helliwell Lake Redistricting to CR1 – second and third reading
- Energy Policy – approval of updated draft Policy 1202‑015
- Council Compensation Review Committee – appointment of two public members
- Write‑off of uncollectible oil and gas taxes totaling $570,881.30
Municipal Planning Commission
The Municipal Planning Commission is meeting to discuss development permit applications. A primary item is a request to establish a major home occupation, abattoir, and intensive agriculture use at Prairie Tree Manor Farm.
- DP 25 026: Application for a commercial kitchen, abattoir, and intensive agriculture at 27210 – Township 590
- DP 25 029: Development permit application (details not provided in text)
- Review of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive reports and discuss several items, including a follow‑up action report, a draft 10‑year capital plan, a draft energy policy, and a council remuneration policy. The meeting also includes an in‑camera session for an intergovernmental matter and road allowance development. No formal decisions are recorded; items are accepted as information and forwarded to future regular council meetings.
- Draft Long Term Capital Plan 2026‑2036
- Draft Energy Policy
- Policy 1900‑004 Council Remuneration and Expenses
- Committee of the Whole Follow‑up Action Report
- Intergovernmental Matter (in‑camera)
Regular Council
Westlock County Council will discuss the write-off of uncollectible oil and gas taxes and a policy regarding council remuneration and expenses. The body will also review financial reports from March 2025 and road allowance development.
- Uncollectible Oil and Gas Taxes Write-off
- Policy 1900-004 Council Remuneration and Expenses Policy
- March 2025 Variance Report, Capital Report, and Reserve Summary
- Road Allowance Development
- Council Compensation Review Committee Appointments
Special Council
Council is considering the third reading of Bylaw 67-2025 to establish property tax rates for the 2025 tax year. The proposed rates aim to generate a municipal levy of $12,196,884 to fund the 2025 operating budget and various requisitions.
- Bylaw 67-2025: 2025 Property Tax Rate
- Municipal levy requirement: $12,196,884
- Provincial education requisition: $3,209,248
- Homeland Housing requisition: $715,077
- Designated industrial properties assessment fee requisition: $11,384
Municipal Planning Commission
The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will adopt the agenda and minutes, then consider five development applications. Decisions will be made on a veterinary clinic and boarding facility, a group care facility, an animal boarding/breeding facility, a group home, and a 900‑kW data processing facility on agricultural land.
- AD 25 010 – Veterinary Clinic and Boarding Facility on SW 05-60-23-W4 (Highway Commercial district)
- AD 25 011 – Group Care Facility on Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0426395 (Agriculture district)
- AD 25 012 – Animal Boarding/Breeding Facility on SW 26-57-01-W5 (Agriculture district)
- AD 25 013 – Group Home on SW 26-59-26-W4 (Agriculture district)
- AD 25 017 – 900‑kW data processing facility on SE 12-61-02-W5 (Agriculture district, 160 acres)
Regular Council
Westlock County Council will consider the 2025 Final Operating Budget of $21,519,719 and Bylaw 67-2025 for property tax rates. The agenda also includes a redistricting proposal for the Helliwell Lake area and the 2024 audited financial statements.
- Bylaw 67-2025 - 2025 Property Tax Rate
- 2025 Final Operating Budget ($21,519,719)
- Helliwell Lake Area Structure Plan - Bylaw 68-2025
- Helliwell Lake Redistricting to CR1 - Bylaw 69-2025 (First Reading)
- 2024 Audited Financial Statements and Audit Findings
Community Grant Advisory Committee
The Community Grant Advisory Committee is meeting to review grant applications for Winter 2025. The body will also discuss the appointment of the Chair and review the Community, Facility, Recreation and Tourism Grant Program Policy.
- Review of Winter 2025 grant applications
- Appointment of the Chair
- Review of Community, Facility, Recreation and Tourism Grant Program Policy 7300-001
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss the Final 2025 Operating Budget and Mill Rate. It will consider appointments to a Pest Control Appeal Committee and a Weed Control Panel. Additional items include Tansy Incentive Tools, a Public Works Shop Lighting Retrofit Project update, and a draft Audio and Video Surveillance policy.
- Appointment of Pest Control Appeal Committee and Appointment of Weed Control Panel
- Tansy Incentive Tools
- Final 2025 Operating Budget and Mill Rate Discussion
- Public Works Shop Lighting Retrofit Project and Energy and Efficiency Open Houses Update
- Draft Policy 1900-011 Audio and Video Surveillance
Regular Council
The regular council meeting on April 8, 2025 will adopt the agenda and the March 25 minutes. It will review old business items including the Council Follow‑up Action Report and appointments to pest‑control and weed‑control appeal committees. New business will include the Year‑End Draft Operating Variance and Capital Projects report, the February 2025 Variance Report, and Bylaw 66‑2025 Water Conservation and Restriction Response.
- Adoption of agenda (Item 1.3)
- Adoption of March 25, 2025 minutes (Item 1.4)
- Appointment of Pest Control Appeal Committee (Item 3.2)
- Appointment of Weed Control Appeal Panel (Item 3.2)
- Bylaw 66‑2025 Water Conservation and Restriction Response (Item 4.3)
Municipal Planning Commission
The Westlock County Municipal Planning Commission will consider approving a Veterinary Clinic and Animal Boarding Facility on Highway 18, as well as a Development Permit for a care facility on Highway 661. The agenda also includes the adoption of previous meeting minutes.
- Veterinary Clinic and Animal Boarding Facility on SW 05-60-23-W4 (Hwy 18 & Range Rd 235)
- Care facility on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0426395 (26332 – Hwy 661)
- Adoption of February 26, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission minutes
- Adoption of January 22, 2025 Municipal Planning Commission minutes
- Adoption of the March 27, 2025 agenda
Public Hearing
At the March 25, 2025 public hearing, Westlock County Council will consider Bylaw 65-2025, which proposes amending Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 to redistrict a portion of SW 05-60-23-W4 from the Agriculture District to the Highway Commercial District. The amendment would allow an animal breeding and boarding facility, specifically a veterinary clinic and boarding facility, on the parcel. No written submissions or in‑person inquiries have been received, and the council will decide whether to approve the redistricting.
- Bylaw 65-2025 amendment to Land Use Bylaw 04-2016
- Redistricting of SW 05-60-23-W4 from Agriculture to Highway Commercial District
- Addition of "Animal Breeding and/or Boarding Facilities" as a discretionary use in the HC District
- Public hearing to gather community comments on the proposed redistricting
Regular Council
At the March 25, 2025 regular council meeting, Westlock County Council will consider the second and third readings of Bylaw 65-2025, which amends the Land Use Bylaw 04-2016 to rezone the parcel SW 05-60-23-W4 from Agriculture (A) to Highway Commercial (HC) for a veterinary clinic and boarding facility. The council will also accept the March 25, 2025 Council Follow-up Action Report as information. Additional items include adoption of the agenda, adoption of the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and a review of the Recreation Needs Assessment Facility Master Plan.
- Second and third reading of Bylaw 65-2025 to rezone SW 05-60-23-W4 for a veterinary clinic and boarding facility
- Acceptance of the March 25, 2025 Council Follow-up Action Report as information
- Adoption of the meeting agenda
- Adoption of the March 11, 2025 council minutes
- Review of the Recreation Needs Assessment Facility Master Plan
Committee of the Whole
The Westlock County Committee of the Whole will consider several reports and proposals, including a follow‑up action report, the Westlock Municipal Aerodrome Emergency Response Plan, and a draft audio and video surveillance policy. It will also receive an update on the Public Works Shop Lighting Retrofit Project and Energy Efficiency open houses, and review the 2025 Education Requisition budgetary impact. A Homeland Housing presentation will be accepted as information, and an in‑camera land matter will be addressed.
- Draft Policy 1900-011 Audio and Video Surveillance – review
- Westlock Municipal Aerodrome Emergency Response Plan – review
- Public Works Shop Lighting Retrofit Project and Energy Efficiency – open houses update
- 2025 Education Requisition Budgetary Impact – review
- Homeland Housing presentation – accepted as information
Regular Council
Council will discuss the adoption of Policy 1900-011 regarding audio and video surveillance at County-owned facilities. The meeting also includes reviews of the January 2025 operating variance and a grant in place of taxes properties write-off.
- Proposed Policy 1900-011 Audio and Video Surveillance for County facilities
- Westlock Municipal Aerodrome Emergency Response Plan
- January 2025 Operating Variance Report
- Grant in Place of Taxes Properties Write-off
- In-camera review of Rural Municipalities of Alberta 2025 Spring Conference