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It will also discuss a phased increase in the minimum property tax for Crown grazing leases ($100 in 2027, $150 in 2028, $200 in 2029), and receive updates on municipal indicators, quarterly financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and a proposed electronic payment policy.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/76735/Finance_Taxation%20Committee%20-%2020%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=B61146B97A484EAC9876E0A1AF93499C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=614" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Governance & Priorities Committee", "headline": "Committee to recommend adopting updated Design Guidelines and Construction Standards", "summary": "The Woodlands County Governance & Priorities Committee is meeting to consider two main items: recommending Council adopt the updated 2026 Design Guidelines and Construction Standards, and recommending first reading of Traffic Bylaw 647/26, which would rescind three related policies. The committee will also hear a delegation from Transitional Solutions Inc. and move into closed session to discuss Bylaw Enforcement Officer Bylaw 635/25 and related policies.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/76620/Governance%20_%20Priorities%20Committee%20-%2019%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=ED3F60E52A5F457DBE8C1FABAC9E39C4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=615" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider AI policy, community standards, and emergency management bylaws", "summary": "Woodlands County Council is meeting to consider several bylaws and policies, including first readings of Community Standards Bylaw 634/25, Special Events Bylaw 641/26, and Emergency Management Bylaw 645/26, as well as a new AI usage policy. They will also hear delegations from Midstream Energy Partners (in closed session) and the Whitecourt Woodlands Winter Recreation Park Society, and approve a public engagement plan for the new bylaws.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/76466/Council%20Meeting%20-%2013%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=1B4214B5351C4A1CB3A765732DEE19CA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=596" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Governance & Priorities Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=553" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=572" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Governance & Priorities Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss policy updates and closed session on employee compensation", "summary": "The Governance & Priorities Committee will consider approving a new Service Request Tracking policy, updating the Council Committees Bylaw, and reviewing an AI Utilization Policy. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss Draft Policy HR - 7.024 - Employee Compensation.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/75804/Governance%20_%20Priorities%20Committee%20-%2022%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=FFC385A3675144DC977A8688A35B470C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=583" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Woodlands County Council discusses bylaws, equipment donations, and regional committees", "summary": "Council will review several bylaws including a Procedural Bylaw and a Community Standards Bylaw. The agenda includes the acceptance of fire skid unit donations from GlobalMedic for three local fire stations and the establishment of new regional committees.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/75299/Council%20Meeting%20-%2016%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=5646D08759CA4D42A63703D265EED06B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=595" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Airport Advisory", "headline": "Airport Advisory Committee to recommend continuing land leasing over sales", "summary": "The Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to review operational updates and a revised conceptual plan for the CYZU airport. The body will recommend that the county continue leasing airport lands rather than selling them until a full Master Plan is completed. They will also review proposed land use bylaw amendments regarding setbacks.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73041/Airport%20Advisory%20-%2029%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C959754A86B44FDBBA06129D4357735C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=607" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews heavy industrial site marketing and economic development strategy.", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will review a heavy industrial site selection and marketing update from Goodeve & Associates. Members will also discuss strategic direction for economic development, including recruitment alignment and updates to the committee's terms of reference. Additionally, the committee will approve conference attendance for staff members and receive an information report on the West Coast Oil Pipeline. Several investment readiness and attraction studies will be reviewed in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/74962/Economic%20Development%20Committee%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=308CB9F39FD04812AAF9C15FFCA199EF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=571" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=594" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Community Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to review and restructure Benefits Program for seniors, low-income, disabled", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will discuss and recommend amendments to Policy CS.R-1.001 Benefits Program, which currently provides a property tax rebate, healthcare transportation funding, and free snow flags. Administration is considering consolidating these into a single flexible credit up to $600 per eligible resident, and adding dust control as a benefit. The committee will compile discussion points and bring a revised draft to a future meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/74501/Community%20Services%20Committee%20-%2011%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=838C36455D43416E9943E4FBF0A26760", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=612" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Governance & Priorities Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73683/Governance%20_%20Priorities%20Committee%20-%2010%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=8FA60D01E581409A87567C9A04FBD4E3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=582" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to finalize CAO Bylaw amendment and decide library levy hike", "summary": "Council will give three readings to Bylaw 642-26 amending the Chief Administrative Officer Bylaw. They will also vote on an increase in the Yellowhead Regional Library municipal levy from $4.85 to $5.60 per capita, effective 2027. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the Eagle River Provincial Recreation Area operating agreement and strategic items.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/74293/Council%20Meeting%20-%2003%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C149A7A2D95F44B38DAA00F2209DD1C4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=593" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=570" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on allowing contracted appeal board members", "summary": "Council will decide on a bylaw amendment allowing contracted Subdivision and Development Appeal Board clerk and board members to address staffing challenges. They will also review a relief assistance policy for catastrophic events, appoint weed and pest inspectors, and approve a $149,500 budget increase for economic development projects. Several closed-session items include a flood damage compensation request and CAO employment agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73995/Council%20Meeting%20-%2021%20May%202026.pdf?handle=06CF102D7FCB488ABC841DC410F81371", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=592" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Agriculture Services Board", "headline": "Board to hear $5,000 funding request from Gateway Research Organization", "summary": "The Agriculture Services Board will receive presentations from Gateway Research Organization (requesting $5,000 annual funding) and Farming Forward Association. They will also review and potentially modify policies on beaver flood control, clubroot, soil conservation, and insect control on rights-of-way. Additionally, they will discuss advertising resources for agriculture awards and receive a shelterbelt program survey update.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73928/Agriculture%20Services%20Board%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=99D6709D651C4089A59FAC5257A1D169", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=610" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Woodlands County Council to consider 2026 property tax rates", "summary": "Council will meet to decide on the 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw and a new Procedural Bylaw. The body will also discuss an operating agreement for the Eagle River Provincial Recreation Area and a public participation plan for the 2027 budget.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73475/Council%20Meeting%20-%2007%20May%202026.pdf?handle=B24F669C0D744B1682388EE40A63C431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=591" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Economic Development Committee", "headline": "Committee to review revised Northern and Regional Economic Development plan", "summary": "The Economic Development Committee will discuss updating the Northern and Regional Economic Development (NRED) Implementation Plan and budget for 2026-2027. The focus is shifting from marketing toward data-driven tools and technical studies to better attract industrial investment.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73369/Economic%20Development%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=A6BE7E24D66E486186097DAB3822360B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=569" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council adopts 2026 budget, 5‑year capital plan and transfers $2.2 M to reserves", "summary": "The council approved the 2026 Operating Budget, the 2026‑2030 five‑year Capital Plan, and the five‑year Operating Plan. It also authorized moving $2,213,293.69 from the 2025 surplus into reserve funds and approved a 2.5% mill‑rate increase for the 2026 taxation year. Additional items included an informational discussion on the Clean Energy Improvement Program and routine departmental reports.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73115/Council%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1C658FCD16D14D068A4C9E0EDA5A61BD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=590" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Finance/Taxation Committee", "headline": "Committee to recommend $705K budget revision, 2026 mill rates", "summary": "The Finance/Taxation Committee will discuss and recommend approval of the 2025 audited financial statements, the 2026 operating and capital budget revision totaling $705,677, and the adoption of 2026 mill rates under Scenario 7. They will also receive a fire services operating budget variance report for information.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/73097/Finance_Taxation%20Committee%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6C45AE3835AB428295AB404EF0DCC840", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=608" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Governance & Priorities Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on requiring public participation in budget process", "summary": "The Governance & Priorities Committee will consider recommending Council amend the Public Participation Policy to make public participation mandatory during the annual budget process. They will also discuss Bylaw 638-26 (Procedural Bylaw) and Bylaw 639-26 (CAO Bylaw) in closed session due to legal privilege. The committee will adopt minutes from March 19.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/72675/Governance%20_%20Priorities%20Committee%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=127D7DC5E2AC4839AA87FE503AC25691", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=544" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Finance/Taxation Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=601" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council authorizes Trail Manager Agreement for Centre of Alberta Natural Area", "summary": "The council will adopt the regular meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. It will defer adoption of two new human‑resource policies (HR‑7.004 New Employee Orientation and HR‑7.003 Payment of Wages and Salaries) pending revised drafts. It will also authorize the administration to finalize and execute a Trail Manager Agreement with the Province of Alberta for the Centre of Alberta Natural Area and hold a closed‑session for confidential matters.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/72492/Council%20Meeting%20-%2009%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=BDC45E4795EF492C8AA779303797B4B1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=589" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Community Services Committee", "headline": "Committee hears 2026 recreation and arts grant applicants", "summary": "The Community Services Committee will receive presentations from 2026 Recreation Grant applicants (Fort Assiniboine & District Agricultural Society, Fort Assiniboine Lawn Mower Racing Association, Whitecourt District Agricultural Society, Woodlands Ste. Anne Gymkhana Club) and 2026 Arts & Culture Grant applicants (Pumpjack Players Whitecourt Drama Society, Northwest Rural Women's Conference, Whitecourt Indigenous Friends Society, Woodlands Arts and Music Guild). The committee will also consider adopting previous minutes and may move into closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/72435/Community%20Services%20Committee%20-%2009%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=CDF6553BF2B3422EB736EE982A3DD47B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=606" }, { "date": "2026-03-27", "body": "Agriculture Services Board", "headline": "Board directs revised H.A.R.V.E.S.T. policy to chief for further direction", "summary": "The Woodlands County Agriculture Services Board adopted its agenda and minutes, accepted a shelterbelt program presentation as information, and directed administration to present the revised H.A.R.V.E.S.T. policy to the Chief Administrative Officer. It also approved attendance for interested members at the 2026 Provincial Agriculture Service Board Summer Tour (July 14‑16) and accepted a letter of support regarding the Lacombe Research and Development Center closure. Additional items included acceptance of several reports and a decision on the Compound 1080 Coyote Predation Control program.", "agenda_url": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/document/71823/Agriculture%20Services%20Board%20-%2027%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=D0B98C336A1D43778EFD8B743336863B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://woodlands.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=604" } ] }