{ "city": "Yellowhead County", "state": "AB", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/yellowheadcounty/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. 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The committee will also review road construction standards and enter a closed session for specific land and personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/98152/Governance%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%201.pdf?handle=AC4808539A2B48369A735B769EAC2504", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=731" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97830/Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=4AF1210BD2FF4974BB648B16CFE35929", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=718" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "County allocates $1.1M for Range Road 164A landslide remediation", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97525/Governance%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%202.pdf?handle=B12E9C9517E843008F782B7A5E4AD7C2", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=730" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board", "headline": "Board to decide on medical transportation service options for 2027 budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97317/Family%20and%20Community%20Support%20Services%20(FCSS)%20Bo.pdf?handle=9091F356A1994D5AAFCFF04E00B34C47", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=756" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Agricultural Services Board", "headline": "Board approves policies and grants for agriculture and rural groups", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97005/Agricultural%20Services%20Board%20-%2025%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=C22957C478F443858D83809D2BEB20FA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=751" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider canceling Robb trail, $20k for seniors housing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97154/Council%20Meeting%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=150554B2E108425E836DFA800ACA6145", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=717" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=761" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Alberta Rural Industrial Caucus (ARIC)", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=762" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Yellowhead County Recreation Board", "headline": "Recreation Board to clarify grant eligibility and review community funding", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/97023/Yellowhead%20County%20Recreation%20Board%20-%2022%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=8094F1C87E23420B8C999EA5E50C0DD5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=735" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Heritage Advisory Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=749" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Council to decide on selling 15 land parcels", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/96824/Governance%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%201.pdf?handle=A8105B2B33C44B7D97F640958E051027", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=729" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to give final readings to land use bylaw update", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/96344/Council%20Meeting%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=48F4404DA5F54C309896E8EA22D791DC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=716" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "Council to reconsider denied road closure after applicant's appeal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/96170/Governance%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%201.pdf?handle=5E9BAC07908243DABC15818CD5560BFF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=728" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board", "headline": "FCSS Board to consider $55,000 for Moving Edson and Area program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95877/Family%20and%20Community%20Support%20Services%20(FCSS)%20Bo.pdf?handle=384FE7EE17764309B39D70449D49C15E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=754" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council to adopt $256.8M budget and set 2026 tax rates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95881/Council%20Meeting%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=437B2483889E4F1A93AE053C778F45E0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=715" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Intermunicipal Meeting w/ Parkland County", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=753" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council considers $1.18M gravel contract and $789K multiplex award", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95330/Council%20Meeting%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=066F216A5C464D31AF3BBDB4A68EBE36", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=714" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Agricultural Services Board", "headline": "Board to award $7,624 grant to Wildwood Agricultural Society", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95115/Agricultural%20Services%20Board%20-%2023%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=265BAB60FB374E0D902E3D844DE4935B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=746" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Governance and Priorities Committee Meeting", "headline": "County hears assessment update, to approve emergency plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95156/Governance%20and%20Priorities%20Committee%20Meeting%20-%202.pdf?handle=F6B0C1B8305E4A51B7F39BD9C3F2073C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=727" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Yellowhead County Recreation Board", "headline": "Board to vote on 8 community grants totaling over $18,000", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95150/Yellowhead%20County%20Recreation%20Board%20-%2020%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=88022ED0E6B14F17AF9B81AFC7C1048D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=734" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves Evansburg road rehab contract and sets land use bylaw hearing", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/95004/Council%20Meeting%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=6217541479024BFFBF9C85E67B314945", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=713" }, { "date": "2026-04-08", "body": "West Yellowhead Regional Waste Management Authority", "headline": "Board to approve 2025 audit and financial statements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/94767/West%20Yellowhead%20Regional%20Waste%20Management%20Autho.pdf?handle=BCB6DE065A07425483DCEC66C69DAFD9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=750" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "Council Meeting", "headline": "Council approves $1.35M Tipple Park Museum renovation contract", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/94204/Council%20Meeting%20-%2024%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=C492070CD4854B82BAE36EC7253E77EE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=712" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "body": "Heritage Advisory Board", "headline": "Board approves $600 St. George Russian Orthodox Church interpretive sign", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/94061/Heritage%20Advisory%20Board%20-%2019%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=3EBC01B62AE743D09EABA70E3B891433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=748" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board", "headline": "FCSS Board reviews community grants and coordinator reports", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/document/93908/Family%20and%20Community%20Support%20Services%20(FCSS)%20Bo.pdf?handle=3D1D0995492240F2817BAC6F26DA9BA0", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://yellowheadcounty.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=747" } ] }