Yellowhead County, AB

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Heritage Advisory Board

Agricultural Services Board

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

Council Meeting

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

Heritage Advisory Board

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee will consider several items, including appointing councillors to local attraction and retention committees, receiving an update on enforcement of county-owned lands, and directing administration on a water and sewer servicing analysis for Marlboro. The committee will also review road construction standards and enter a closed session for specific land and personnel matters.

• Appoint Councillor Shallen Erickson to Edson ARC and Councillor Jack Williams to Hinton ARCH, with Deputy Mayor Brigitte Lemieux as alternate
• Marlboro water/sewer options: annual landowner payments range from $650.64 to $15,619.98 over 25 years depending on option
• Direct administration to bring forward draft revised Policy 3200.10, Road Construction
• Closed session: sewer line and discharge land transfer to Mountain Park Properties Condominium Corporations No. 8520527
• Closed session: Chief Administrative Officer overview

Council Meeting

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee directed administration to proceed with the recommended gabion wall and granular fill remediation for the Range Road 164A landslide and to fund the unbudgeted $1,100,000 expense from the Reserve‑Infrastructure: Roads and Bridges. It also approved the award of Tender 2026‑912 to E Construction (a division of Colas Western Canada Inc.) for Range Road 183 pavement profile improvements at a contract value of $991,797 plus GST. Additional items were accepted for information only, including a broadband update, enforcement management of county‑owned lands, and a preliminary design presentation for the Hamlet of Marlboro water and sewer system.

• Range Road 164A landslide remediation – gabion wall & granular fill, $1,100,000 funded from Reserve‑Infrastructure
• Tender 2026‑912 – Range Road 183 pavement profile improvements awarded to E Construction for $991,797 plus GST
• Marlboro Water & Sewer Preliminary Design – administration directed to proceed to detailed design Phase 1
• Broadband Update – accepted as information
• Enforcement Management of County‑Owned Lands and Property – accepted as information

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The FCSS Board will vote on a proposal from Moving Edson and Area for non-emergent medical transportation, with three service levels: Edson Catchment, Expanded Regional, and Full Service Area. The recommendation is to include the Full Service Area option in 2027 budget deliberations. The board will also adopt previous minutes and receive reports from coordinators.

• Moving Edson and Area proposal for non-emergent medical transport (three options)
• Full Service Area option recommended for 2027 budget
• Adoption of May 13, 2026 minutes
• Reports from Children's Program, Community Outreach, Youth Services, and FCSS Supervisor
• FCSS Association of Alberta bylaw change update (information only)

Agricultural Services Board

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board will review and recommend approval for several agricultural policies, including coyote control and weed management, and approve grant funding for local organizations like the 4-H District Council and Agricultural Society.

• Approves $4,189 grant to Yellowhead 4-H District Council
• Approves $2,000 grant to Yellowhead Agricultural Society
• Recommends approval of Policy 6300.03 for Coyote Control
• Recommends approval of Policy 6300.05 for Weed Control
• Submits grading response for Provincial Resolution Report Card

Council Meeting

Council will receive presentations from TC Energy and Emerald Energy Technologies, discuss problem wildlife, and consider first and second reading of a bylaw to amend the Agricultural Services Appeal Committee. Key decisions include whether to cancel the Robb trail development project and approve an additional $20,000 for the Peers Seniors Housing Review. Council will also consider property tax agreements with two energy companies.

• Cancel Robb trail development from Trails Master Plan and 2026 construction program
• Approve $20,000 additional funding from reserve for Peers Seniors Housing Review
• First and second reading of Bylaw 06.26 amending Committee Bylaw 10.24 (Agricultural Services Appeal Committee governance)
• Enter into property tax agreements for 2026 with Northrock Resources PTR Ltd and Canlin Energy Corporation
• Receive presentations from TC Energy and Emerald Energy Technologies

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

Alberta Rural Industrial Caucus (ARIC)

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board is meeting to establish clearer principles for grant eligibility based on facility location and function. The board will also decide on several funding requests for local community associations and festivals.

• Clarification of Policy 7100.02 regarding grant eligibility for out-of-bounds organizations
• Denial of annual line-item budget funding for Edson Sno-Seekers
• Funding approval for Donahoo Community Association: $4,335 (initiatives) and $2,977.50 (capital)
• Funding approval for Pine Grove Community Association: $1,300 (event) and $3,732.64 (washroom renovations)
• Grants for Wild Mountain Music Society ($2,200) and Surprise Lake Society ($2,050)

Heritage Advisory Board

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation on homelessness in Edson and Yellowhead County, including proposed transitional housing. They will also decide on selling 15 county-owned parcels identified as high potential for sale, and receive a planning department update on permits and enforcement.

• Edson & District Homelessness Task Force presentation on transitional housing (32-40 units, $6.4M-$13.9M capital cost)
• Sale of 15 land parcels identified as high potential for sale (prices based on assessed value)
• Planning and Development Services update: 34 development permits (total value $5.3M), 2 land use bylaw amendments
• Closed session items: Range Road 164A landslide remediation, Seabolt Estates road issue, CAO overview

Council Meeting

Council will consider second and third reading of Bylaw 04.26, a major Land Use Bylaw update. They will also receive a presentation on the ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project and discuss proceeding with a comprehensive assessment and RFP for a future Evansburg community hall. The Q1 2026 financial report will be received.

• Bylaw 04.26: Second and third reading of Land Use Bylaw amendment
• ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project presentation at 11:00 AM
• Evansburg Community Hall: direct administration to proceed with assessment and RFP for schematic design
• January, February, and March 2026 Financial Report
• Adoption of minutes and routine administrative items

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will hear a presentation from Robin Miller requesting reconsideration of a denied road closure (Bylaw 05.26) for a portion of Road Plan 5222LZ. They will also consider conditional approval for the Edson Fire Guard Project and receive updates on Indigenous Tourism Alberta and road construction standards. Council reports and a closed session on the CAO overview are scheduled.

• Road closure Bylaw 05.26: portion of Road Plan 5222LZ in SE-32-52-19-W5M
• Edson Fire Guard Project - conditional approval with listed conditions
• Indigenous Tourism Alberta presentation
• Road Construction and Design Standards Review
• Mayor and Councillor Reports (Soroka, Giezen, Russell, Erickson, Sobon, Williams)

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The board will vote on a $2,400 grant for the Evansburg Seniors Special Projects and decide whether to support a $55,000 funding request for the Moving Edson and Area program for the 2027 budget. They will also receive reports on summer programming, an annual FCSS report, and a bylaw change from the provincial association. The grant policy and administrative directive will be returned to administration with further direction.

• Approve Evansburg Seniors Special Projects Grant 2026 for $2,400
• Support Moving Edson and Area proposal – $55,000 for 2027 budget
• Review FCSS Grant Policy and Administrative Directive returned to admin
• Accept 2025 Annual FCSS Report as information
• Receive updates on Summer Programming 2026

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider adopting the 2026 Final Budget and Business Plan totaling $256,849,637 and pass a bylaw setting tax rates for the year. They will also hold a public hearing on a Land Use Bylaw update, vote on rezoning a parcel for country residential use, and decide on a library levy increase. Other items include appointing weed and pest inspectors and a variance request for road construction standards.

• Adopt 2026 Final Budget and Business Plan: $256,849,637
• Bylaw 07.26 to authorize 2026 taxation rates (first to third reading)
• Public hearing on Bylaw 04.26, a Land Use Bylaw amendment
• Second and third reading of Bylaw 03.26 to rezone SW-19-53-07-W5M from Rural to Country Residential District
• Increase Yellowhead Regional Library levy from $4.85 to $5.60 per capita

Intermunicipal Meeting w/ Parkland County

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will decide on several tender awards for infrastructure and facility projects. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a land use bylaw amendment and receive presentations on air quality and wildfire mitigation.

• Award of 2026 Summer Gravel Program contract to 1686301 AB Ltd. for $1,181,190.58
• Award of YCE Multiplex tender for partitions and accessories to AccessSMT & CP Distributors for $789,006.41
• Sale of 0.86 acres in Evansburg (Plan 0627780 Block 1 Lot 32) to 164568 Alberta Ltd. for $65,000 plus GST
• Public hearing for Bylaw 03.26 to redistrict part of SW-19-53-07-W5M from Rural District to Country Residential District
• Revision of Policy 1100.04 regarding Council Electronic Devices

Agricultural Services Board

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board will decide on several grant requests totaling $20,624 for local agricultural societies and organizations. They will also hear a presentation from Farming Forward on 2026 programs, consider an Agricultural Services Strategic Plan, and decide on disposal of a pull-type agricultural plastics roller.

• Award $2,200 grant to Brule Heritage Rodeo Foundation for youth prizes
• Award $7,624 grant to Wildwood Agricultural Society for grounds improvement and lawnmower
• Award $3,300 grant to Yellowhead Agricultural Society for arena maintenance
• Approve $7,500 grant to Farming Forward for 2026 programs
• Disposal of pull-type agricultural plastics roller per policy

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The committee will receive a property assessment update from Accurate Assessment Group showing total assessed value of $13.67 billion (a 2% increase). They will also vote on approving the 2026 Municipal Emergency Plan, discuss management models for county and community facilities, and receive reports on community services highlights and revenue sharing agreements.

• 2026 assessment update: total assessed value $13.67B, up 2% from 2025
• Approval of the 2026 Municipal Emergency Plan
• Discussion of management and support models for county/community facilities
• Community Services monthly highlights for January-March 2026
• Revenue sharing agreements (details not provided in agenda)

Yellowhead County Recreation Board

The Yellowhead County Recreation Board will consider eight grant requests from community groups, including the Carrot Creek Get Fit program, Pinegrove parking lot, and Hinton Search and Rescue event. They will also accept reports from staff on parks and recreation activities.

• Pinegrove Community Association: $2,737.50 for parking lot gravel
• Carrot Creek Community Association: $2,200 for exercise and yoga program
• Hinton Search and Rescue: $2,200 for Coal Miner's Sacrifice Trail event
• Wildwood and District Agricultural Society: $2,200 for Annual Fair
• Edson Fish and Game Association: $2,200 for Howie Johnston Rifleman's Rodeo

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will award a contract for Evansburg Street improvements and set a public hearing for a Land Use Bylaw update. The meeting also includes the adoption of financial statements and a review of committee bylaws.

• Awarded Evansburg rehabilitation tender to Option Excavating Inc. for $6,145,201.00
• Set public hearing for Land Use Bylaw update (Bylaw 04.26) for May 12, 2026
• Adopted 2025 audited financial statement and allocated $2,759,811 to stabilization reserve
• Gave first reading to Bylaw 06.26 amending Committee Bylaw 10.24
• Denied request to purchase land for property line extension at 4832 Centre Street

West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority

The board will hear a presentation from Metrix Group LLP on the 2025 audit and financial statements and vote to approve them. They will also adopt the minutes from January 15, 2026, and move into closed session to discuss legal fees.

• Approve 2025 audit and financial statements
• Auditor recommends monthly reconciliation of due-to/from account with Yellowhead County
• Closed session to release endorsement for outstanding legal fees (ATIA s.29 & 32)
• Adopt minutes from January 15, 2026 meeting

Council Meeting

The council adopted the 2026‑2030 Strategic Plan and approved several funding and contract items. It approved a $1,347,180 construction contract for the Tipple Park Museum renovation, added $100,000 to its budget, and awarded a $551,385.29 YCE Multiplex tender to Omni Sports Inc. The council also approved a $20,000 per‑year operational grant for the Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Evansburg and set a public hearing for Bylaw 03.26 on April 28 2026.

• Tipple Park Museum Renovation & Expansion contract awarded to Prologic Construction Ltd. for $1,347,180 (excl. GST) with an additional $100,000 budget increase
• YCE Multiplex tender awarded to Omni Sports Inc. for $551,385.29 (incl. bonding, excl. GST)
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #196 Evansburg operational grant approved up to $20,000 per year for 2026‑2028
• Bylaw 03.26 (Land Use amendment from RD to CRD) received First Reading; public hearing scheduled for April 28 2026
• Grave Flats/Cardinal River Road (RDS 930043) update accepted as information

Heritage Advisory Board

The Yellowhead County Heritage Advisory Board adopted its agenda and minutes, approved an 18" × 24" interpretive sign for St. George Russian Orthodox Church at an estimated cost of $600, and voted to remove three sites from the Heritage Inventory. The board also approved several heritage grant applications, including $5,000 for All Saints Anglican Church restoration, $4,996.64 for repainting Donahoo School, and $1,820 for a ribbon‑skirt workshop at Fulham Community Centre.

• Approve St. George Russian Orthodox Church interpretive sign (18" × 24") – estimated $600
• Remove St. Lucy's Catholic Church, Kokotovich Residence, and Park Court Ukrainian Church from Heritage Inventory
• Approve $5,000 grant to Beaver Meadow and District Ag Society for All Saints Anglican Church window restoration
• Approve $4,996.64 grant to Donahoo Community Association for repainting Donahoo School
• Approve $1,820 grant to Fulham Community Centre for ribbon‑skirt making workshop

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board

The Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Advisory Board is meeting to receive several administrative and coordinator reports. The board will review a $500 Special Projects Grant previously approved for a community dance and examine outside funding opportunities.

• Review of $500 Special Projects Grant for the Fulham Community Centre Family Valentines Community Dance
• Review of outside funding sources, including a National Volunteer Week Enhancement Grant of $600 or $1,200
• Approval of the LEAP Society Special Projects Grant Report
• Receipt of reports from the Children's Program, Community Outreach, and Youth Services Coordinators

Council Meeting

Yellowhead County Council will consider awarding multiple tenders for road reconstruction and gravel supply contracts, including a $11.9 million mechanical contract for the YCE Multiplex. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Alberta Rural Health Week and a request for financial support for Fulham Community School.

• Award of YCE Multiplex mechanical contract ($11,867,858)
• Award of Evansburg area gravel supply contract ($2,839,290)
• Award of Township Road 544 reconstruction contract ($2,366,651)
• Proclamation of Alberta Rural Health Week (May 25-29, 2026)
• Request for financial support for Fulham Community School

Agricultural Services Board

The Yellowhead County Agricultural Services Board will adopt its agenda and minutes, accept a Provincial Agricultural Services Board conference update as information, and vote on three grant requests. The grants are $530 to Alberta Lamb Producers for livestock guardian dog best practices, $1,500 to the Wildwood and District Agricultural Society to support the annual fair, and $3,222 to the Heartland Training and Support Hub. All items are presented for approval at the February 26, 2026 meeting.

• Approve $530 grant to Alberta Lamb Producers for livestock guardian dog best‑management practices
• Approve $1,500 grant to Wildwood and District Agricultural Society to support the annual fair
• Approve $3,222 grant to Heartland Training and Support Hub
• Accept Provincial Agricultural Services Board conference update as information
• Adopt agenda and minutes of the previous meeting

Council Meeting

At its February 24, 2026 meeting, Yellowhead County Council adopted the agenda and several prior meeting minutes. The council accepted a resident presentation opposing the proposed route of the Pathway to the Park as information. It awarded a $617,081.60 contract to Strydhorst Enterprises Ltd. for Bridge File 73079 culvert replacement and a $596,400.00 contract to Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. for 2026 bridge maintenance, also authorizing an additional $80,000 unbudgeted expenditure from the Restricted Surplus Fund. The council also adopted the Governance and Priorities Committee meeting minutes.

• Adoption of agenda and February 10 and February 17 meeting minutes
• Resident presentation opposing route of Pathway to the Park (information)
• Award of $617,081.60 to Strydhorst Enterprises Ltd. for Bridge File 73079 culvert replacement
• Award of $596,400.00 to Volker Stevin Highways Ltd. for 2026 bridge maintenance and $80,000 unbudgeted fund authorization
• Adoption of Governance and Priorities Committee meeting minutes (RFD‑4002)

Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and received several public presentations. It approved forwarding the West Yellowhead Trail Society’s “Pathway to the Park” presentation to a future council meeting for deliberation. The committee also accepted the Fulham Community School Council presentation as information, forwarded a joint council meeting request to Parkland County, and directed administration to bring a draft Land Use Bylaw to a future council meeting for first‑reading consideration. A closed session was held under the Access to Information Act covering a Node 9 sales package and a Chief Administrative Officer overview.

• Forward West Yellowhead Trail Society “Pathway to the Park” presentation to a future council meeting (RFD‑3976)
• Accept Fulham Community School Council presentation as information
• Send potential April/May dates for a joint council meeting with Parkland County to Wildwood
• Direct administration to bring draft Land Use Bylaw to a future council meeting for first reading
• Closed session items: Node 9 sales package and Chief Administrative Officer overview under ATIA

Council Meeting

The council approved a $1,845,050 contract with Vantage Builders to renovate the New Peers Fire Station. It also directed the repeal of Bylaw 8.01 (Cougar Rock Area Structure Plan) and rescinded Councillor Jack Williams' appointment to the West Yellowhead Community Futures Investment Review Committee. Additional items included adopting a sponsorship policy for the YCE Multiplex Facility and approving a five‑year grazing lease for $18 per year.

• Award contract to Vantage Builders for New Peers Fire Station renovation – $1,845,050
• Direct administration to forward Bylaw 01.26 to repeal Bylaw 8.01 (Cougar Rock Area Structure Plan)
• Rescind Councillor Jack Williams' appointment to West Yellowhead Community Futures – Investment Review Committee
• Adopt YCE Multiplex Facility Component Sponsorship Policy 1100.26 and Administrative Directive 1100.26A
• Approve five‑year lease of 0.53 ac land (Plan 1035AR) to Jean Wright for $18 per year