{ "city": "Westlock County", "state": "AB", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/westlockcounty/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. 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The agenda includes first reading of a bylaw to create an Agricultural-Commercial (AC) district, amendments to agricultural services policies, a road maintenance policy rewrite, and a new assessment review boards bylaw. Council will also review financial reports and the strategic plan, and will hold closed sessions for confidential economic development, operational, and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/85244/Regular%20Council%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=08F30E41ABD94FF8B94900AAE9378387", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=845" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to review new Agricultural-Commercial district bylaw and ag policies", "summary": "Westlock County's Committee of the Whole will review a proposed bylaw to create an Agricultural-Commercial (AC) district, amendments to agricultural services policies, and a minister's response regarding the discontinuation of a watershed program. The meeting also includes routine reports and a confidential economic matter.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/85240/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2011%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=08E1B3890982433BA41C5692EA3B4D8E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=810" }, { "date": "2026-08-07", "body": "Agricultural Service Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=819" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Agricultural Service Board", "headline": "Agricultural Service Board to review farm family nominees and ag policies", "summary": "The Agricultural Service Board will meet to review farm family nominees and current agricultural policies. The board will also receive reports on 2026 programs, a county agricultural disaster declaration, and a new strychnine program.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84970/Agricultural%20Service%20Board%20-%2029%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FB19EAD8BC334F76B32BC58C9BCC7F18", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=867" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "MPC to rule on modular classroom addition at 4904-50 Avenue", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will decide on two development applications. The first (26 043) seeks approval for a modular classroom addition to an existing school at 4904-50 Avenue, with a staff recommendation to approve subject to conditions. The second (26 045) is an application by Westlock Terminals (NGC) Ltd. for land in the Agriculture District, but details are incomplete in the provided agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84789/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2015%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FBDA95EB2B03477EAE00A3F22B150B43", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=866" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to discuss personnel policies and May operating variance", "summary": "Westlock County Council's July 14, 2026 meeting includes discussion and possible decisions on two personnel policies (Policy 1200-001 Personnel Administration and Policy 1200-003 Employee Compensation Administration) as old business, and receipt of the May 2026 Operating Variance Report as new business. Several items will be discussed in-camera, including property tax write-off and road-related correspondence. The meeting also covers adoption of the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84793/Regular%20Council%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=34FA457EBFA04BA0ACB0FF12707E4C8C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=844" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to review personnel policies, road maintenance rewrite, and capital projects", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Westlock Intermunicipal Libraries, receive council committee reports, and discuss several policy reviews including Personnel Administration (1200-001), Employee Compensation (1200-003), and a rewrite of Road Maintenance Level of Service Policy (3200-005). Other matters include the 2026 Gravel Haul Roads Plan, a 2026 Capital Projects Update, and an open house report. The meeting will also go in-camera for an intermunicipal matter.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84776/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2014%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5AEA239285064BC1A9DD28CC4D33FF08", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=809" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on third reading of fee amendment bylaw", "summary": "Council will give third reading to Bylaw 86-2026, which amends fees, rates, and charges. They will also hear a capital plan presentation from Tawatinaw Valley Ski Club and discuss a truck route on Range Road 235A. The 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Community Grant Advisory Committee recommendations are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84369/Regular%20Council%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F04CA24EB5C24686B3F3AA01D7113D0C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=843" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Agricultural Service Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=860" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "MPC to consider permit for recreational vehicle campground", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit for a recreational vehicle campground on NE 06-64-26-W4. The application seeks to establish a site for year-round storage of recreational vehicles.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/84040/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0958D51F4C1E4A7DB61400B4A9402698", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=864" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Community Grant Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review Spring 2026 community grant applications", "summary": "The Community Grant Advisory Committee will review Spring 2026 grant applications and may recommend funding amounts to the County Council. The agenda includes adoption of previous minutes and a spreadsheet of requests.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83863/Community%20Grant%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=4000858F02194E609BB2202144CEA01D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=863" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "County to vote on fee changes for permits and appeals", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a bylaw amendment to correct assessment appeal fees and increase construction permit fees. Other business includes a follow-up action report and closed sessions on route options, property sales, and the strategic plan.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83894/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=970C246406504CF99DA4B3C2ACCCDF60", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=808" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider amending fees, rates, and charges bylaw", "summary": "Westlock County council will discuss and potentially vote on several items including a bylaw amendment to fees, rates, and charges, a policy update on property sales, a letter of support for ALUS, and a joint use and planning agreement. The meeting includes in-camera sessions for inter-municipal matters, property purchase offers, and a personnel issue.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83896/Regular%20Council%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0903CDDCFEFE47EB82C210B38E9BADCF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=842" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider rezoning land for highway commercial", "summary": "Council will hold a public hearing and vote on second and third readings of Bylaw 84-2026 to redistrict part of SW 09-60-26-W4 from Agriculture to Highway Commercial. They will also hear a presentation on the ALUS Canada program and discuss a proposed levy increase from Yellowhead Regional Library. A verbal report on hamlet engagements in Vimy, Pickardville, and Busby will be given.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83555/Regular%20Council%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=B2478EB4277E42D781B91E108DABE27E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=841" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to decide on two development permits", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will review and decide on two discretionary use development permit applications (DP 26 022 Brown and DP 26 023 Kallal). The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83362/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2013%20May%202026.pdf?handle=3C3BA885FDD84BEE9588B5B9D504CB34", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=861" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council approves 2026 operating budget of $23,701,515.00", "summary": "Westlock County Council will accept the May 12 Council Resolution Follow‑up Action Report and approve the 2026 Final Operating Budget of $23,701,515.00. The council will also appoint weed and pest inspectors, and appoint members to the Pest Control Appeal Committee and Weed Control Appeal Panel. A first reading of Bylaw 84‑2026 will re‑zone the remainder of SW 09‑60‑26‑W4 from Agriculture to Highway Commercial, and an in‑camera session will discuss a confidential gravel‑crushing infrastructure matter.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83370/Regular%20Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A4DCB414061F434E9D00A6063227973F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=840" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to review climate hazard analysis for North Sky Business Park in closed session", "summary": "The Committee will receive the 2026 Open Houses Report and a follow-up action report. They will then move into a closed session to discuss the North Sky Business Park Climate Hazard Analysis and a resource road update.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/83366/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=3926214ACCBF4723B937AEE2D1F256F3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=807" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council to discuss South Hamlets project, privacy, energy updates", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review the Terms of Reference for the South Hamlets Community Development Project, along with presentations on privacy legislation and energy project funding. Council will also hear division reports and hold in-camera sessions on contracting, infrastructure, and intermunicipal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/82967/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A656D19AE1A54C758E3E5C4817E94064", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=857" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to rezone part of SW 09-60-26-W4 from Agriculture to Highway Commercial", "summary": "The Regular Council meeting will review the 2025 audited financial statements and audit findings, and accept a report on the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy policy. New business includes the first reading of Bylaw 84-2026 to rezone the remainder of SW 09-60-26-W4 from the Agriculture District to the Highway Commercial District, adoption of the 2026 Final Operating Budget, and adoption of Bylaw 85-2026 setting the 2026 property tax rate.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/82963/Regular%20Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1629FFA606C64154A7BF75BDFA251129", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=839" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Municipal Planning Commission", "headline": "MPC to decide on dog boarding facility on rural property", "summary": "The Municipal Planning Commission will consider two development permit applications. The first is a discretionary use request for a dog boarding and training facility limited to four dogs on a 12-acre parcel. The second application is listed but no details are provided. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/82596/Municipal%20Planning%20Commission%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=99D7F690B5B540DC95E532522BA5861C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=858" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to vote on borrowing bylaw for grader purchases", "summary": "Council will consider a borrowing bylaw (Bylaw 83-2026) to fund grader purchases. They will also decide on amendments to the Farm Family Awards Policy and a new Privacy Management Program and Access to Information/Protection of Privacy policy. Financial reports including 2025 year-end variances and January/February 2026 operating variances are up for discussion. The meeting will then go in-camera to discuss the final 2026 operating budget, mill rate, property tax write-offs, and an economic development matter.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/82720/Special%20Council%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A1DBC8693C7240BB86B85091D9CF74F4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=859" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "CANCELLED Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=806" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "CANCELLED Regular Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=838" }, { "date": "2026-04-02", "body": "Agricultural Service Board", "headline": "Board reviews Farm Family Awards nominations and policy updates", "summary": "The Agricultural Service Board will adopt the agenda and minutes, receive operational updates on staff hires, a presentation by ALUS Canada, and a grant‑reporting deadline. It will also review the Farm Family Awards policy update and consider nominations for the award, which close on August 1, 2026. No formal motions on contracts or rezoning are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/document/82376/Agricultural%20Service%20Board%20-%2002%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=91BA58212E84486CBF001732C51A7D73", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westlockcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=818" } ] }