Parkland County, Alberta

Council

Parkland County Council will consider closing portions of Second Street East and a road in the Whitewood development, approve a new encroachment policy, and amend fee schedules. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a recreational resort map amendment and a request for $4.5 million in infrastructure funding.

• Bylaw 2026-26: Road closure on Second Street East
• Bylaw 2026-25: Trestle Creek Resort map amendment
• Bylaw 2026-27: Amending 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
• Bylaw 2026-28: Wastewater infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 5
• RFD 26-199: Year-round Agricultural Events Centre study

Council

The provided document contains only audio-visual test notes and does not include a functional meeting agenda. No business or decisions are listed for this date.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra plusieurs mises à jour départementales, notamment sur la croissance économique, les opérations agricoles et les services communautaires. La réunion comprend diverses présentations de prix et un examen de la Politique d'empiétement.

• Politique C-456 - Politique d'empiétement
• Mise à jour annuelle du Conseil de la bibliothèque de Parkland County
• Mise à jour du Conseil des services agricoles
• Présentation du Prix d'excellence de la famille de ferme de 100 ans
• Présentation du Prix d'excellence athlétique

Council

L'ordre du jour fourni ne contient que des formalités procédurales, y compris la liste des membres du conseil, la logistique de la réunion et les avis de test AV. Aucune discussion de fond, aucun vote ni aucune audience publique ne sont prévus pour cette session.

Council

Le Conseil examinera de nouveaux règlements et politiques concernant les redevances hors site. Il examine également une demande de financement de 20 000 $ pour l'éclairage de la station de transfert de Parkland County ainsi que plusieurs nominations à des conseils publics.

• Règlement 2026-23 concernant les redevances hors site
• 20 000 $ pour l'éclairage de la cour à la station de transfert de Parkland County
• Intervention de l'appel relatif à l'évaluation de la propriété TransAlta Linear
• Nomination de Braden Lanctot au Assessment Review Board
• Nominations de membres publics pour les comités Economic Diversification et Community Sustainability

Council

Le document fourni est un en-tête d'ordre du jour indiquant qu'aucune réunion n'aura lieu pendant ce créneau horaire en raison de tests A/V.

Council

Le Conseil tiendra une audition publique concernant le règlement 2026-24 afin de modifier le règlement d'utilisation des sols pour le redécoupage industriel du SE-32-52-26-W4M, les trois lectures étant proposées lors de cette réunion. Le Conseil examinera également une augmentation de la taxe de bibliothèque de 24 154 $, deux subventions communautaires totalisant 170 590 $, ainsi qu'un examen des sanctions pour le dépôt de déchets illégaux.

• Audition publique et proposition de trois lectures pour le règlement 2026-24 — amendement de redécoupage industriel au SE-32-52-26-W4M
• Augmentation de la taxe municipale de la Yellowhead Regional Library de 24 153,75 $ proposée pour le budget de 2027
• Demande de subvention majeure de durabilité de la Woodbend Community Society de 95 590 $ pour le réaménagement d'une aire de jeux inclusive
• Demande de subvention majeure de durabilité de la Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society de 75 000 $ pour des mises aux normes de modernisation et d'efficacité énergétique
• Licence d'occupation de 25 ans pour la Rosenthal Community Association au 1231 Township Road 524

Council approved third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 for an industrial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, with one council member opposed. Two community grants were approved: $95,590 for an inclusive playground and $75,000 for energy efficiency upgrades. A 25-year license of occupation and a municipal levy increase for the regional library were also authorized.

• Approved Woodbend Community Society $95,590 playground grant (unanimous)
• Approved Carvel Ukrainian Cultural Society $75,000 grant (unanimous, mayor recused)
• Authorized 25-year License of Occupation to Rosenthal Community Association (unanimous)
• Amended License of Occupation for Parkland Big Lake Area Community Association (unanimous)
• Third reading of Bylaw 2026-24 industrial redistricting (6-1)
• Approved Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security (unanimous)
• Approved Yellowhead Regional Library levy increase of $24,153.75 (unanimous)
• Directed administration to review littering/dumping bylaws (unanimous)

Council

Cet ordre du jour est purement procédural. Aucune réunion du conseil ne se tiendra le 8 juin 2026 ; les points énumérés sont uniquement des tests d'équipement audio/visuel. Aucune décision, discussion ou vote n'aura lieu.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra des mises à jour sur l'Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework, la GRC pour le T2 2026, ainsi que sur le Water & Wastewater Master Plan. Ils examineront également le rapport annuel de la redevance hors site de 2025 ainsi qu'un nouveau projet de règlement de redevance hors site 2026-23 et la politique C-455. Une séance à huis clos est prévue pour discuter des relations intergouvernementales concernant le projet ICF.

• Aperçu du Off-Site Levy Bylaw 2026-23 et de la Policy C-455
• Aperçu du 2025 Off-Site Levy Annual Report
• Mise à jour du projet Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (séance à huis clos)
• Mise à jour de la GRC pour le T2 2026 concernant les détachements de Parkland, Drayton Valley et Evansburg
• Mise à jour du Water & Wastewater Master Plan

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the May 19 2026 minutes unanimously. It received several reports—including the 2025 Off‑Site Levy overview, the Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23, and the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update—for information, each motion passing unanimously. The committee then convened a closed session under the Municipal Government Act, also unanimously, before reverting to a regular session.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 19 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Off‑Site Levy Annual Report (unanimous)
• Received Off‑Site Levy Bylaw 2026‑23 and Policy C‑455 (unanimous)
• Received Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session (unanimous)
• Received RCMP Update for Q2 2026 (unanimous)

Council

Cet ordre du jour est destiné à un test AV, et non à une réunion réelle. Aucune décision ou discussion n'est prévue.

Council

Le Conseil tiendra une audition publique et examinera la troisième lecture du règlement 2026-22 afin de rezoner un lot dans SW-28-52-26-W4M en zone commerciale. Ils examineront également les exigences de notification publique pour les demandes de développement majeures et recevront un aperçu du plan d'adaptation climatique. Les autres points incluent l'adoption de politiques sur la rémunération des élus et la garantie des accords de développement, ainsi que l'approbation des conditions pour l'enchère publique de recouvrement fiscal de 2026.

• Audition publique sur le règlement 2�2026-22 pour le redécoupage commercial du Lot 3, Plan 9420960 dans SW-28-52-26-W4M
• Examen des exigences de notification publique pour les demandes de développement majeures (minimum actuel de 800m)
• Aperçu du plan d'adaptation climatique présenté par les consultants ISL et STOK
• Approbation des conditions générales pour l'enchère publique de recouvrement fiscal de 2026
• Politique C-458 Development Agreement Security devant être approuvée

Council held a public hearing and unanimously passed Bylaw 2026-22, which amends the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a parcel for commercial use. They also directed administration to review public notification requirements for development applications, removing the word 'Major' from the directive. The council tabled a policy on development agreement securities for further review.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-22 commercial redistricting (unanimous)
• Tabled Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security
• Directed review of public notification requirements for all development applications by July 14, 2026
• Approved 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction Terms and Conditions (unanimous)
• Received Climate Adaptation Plan overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Library Relocation and Retrofit Project update for information (unanimous)
• Approved an Offer to Purchase in closed session (unanimous)
• Authorized funding from Future Capital Restricted Surplus for purchase and cleanup (unanimous)

Council

Cet ordre du jour est purement une formalité procédurale : il annonce un test audio/vidéo sans aucun objet de conseil réel.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra un aperçu de l'ébauche de politique C-458 sur la garantie des accords de développement. Ils entendront également une présentation de CanWest Solar ainsi que des mises à jour sur les conseils/comités et les communications/service à la clientèle. Les interventions du public sont prévues à 9 h 05.

• Aperçu de l'ébauche de politique C-458 sur la garantie des accords de développement
• Présentation de CanWest Solar à 11 h 00
• Mise à jour sur les conseils et comités (RFD 26-122)
• Mise à jour sur les communications et le service à la clientèle (RFD 26-118)
• Interventions du public à 9 h 05

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted the agenda and minutes, received several informational updates without action, and noted a notice of motion regarding public notification requirements for major developments. No items were approved, denied, or tabled; all actions were procedural or informational.

• Adopted May 19, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted May 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Boards and Committees Update as information (unanimous)
• Received Communications and Customer Service update as information (unanimous)
• Received Overview of Draft Policy C-458 Development Agreement Security as information (unanimous)
• Received CanWest Solar presentation as information (unanimous)

Council

Il s'agit d'une réunion de procédure visant à tester l'équipement audiovisuel dans les Council Chambers avant la session régulière. Aucune décision de fond ni aucun point de l'ordre du jour ne sont prévus à cette date.

• Test du système A/V
• Configuration des Council Chambers

Council

Le Conseil débattra de la direction d'une étude de faisabilité pour le réaménagement des anciens terrains de la Whit려는wood Mine en un complexe de villégiature quatre saisons. Une audience publique est prévue pour un règlement de redécoupage commercial près de SE-12-53-6-5. Les approbations financières comprennent 150 000 $ pour la conception de la bibliothèque de Wabamun et 183 000 $ pour des laveuses de décontamination d'incendie.

• Étude de faisabilité pour les anciens terrains de la Whitewood Mine en tant que complexe quatre saisons
• Audience publique : Règlement 2026-18 Commercial Redistricting Amendment (SE-12-53-6-5)
• 150 000 $ pour la relocalisation et la conception du pôle communautaire de la bibliothèque de Wabamun
• 183 000 $ pour des laveuses de décontamination d'appareils de protection respiratoire autonomes (SCBA) aux casernes de pompiers d'Acheson, West Central et Tomahawk
• Règlement 2026-21 : Refinancement de l'obligation Walker Lake Water Loop

Council approved Bylaw 2026-18, a commercial redistricting amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, on third reading by a 5-1 vote. Council also authorized a $183,000 purchase of SCBA decontamination washers for three fire stations, directed administration to study reducing biophysical assessment requirements, and directed a feasibility study for redeveloping former Whitewood Mine lands as a destination resort.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-18 commercial redistricting amendment (5-1)
• Approved $183,000 for SCBA decontamination washers (unanimous)
• Directed study of biophysical assessment policy changes (unanimous)
• Directed feasibility study of Whitewood Mine redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, whistleblower policy, and board appointments (unanimous)

Council

L'ordre du jour de cette réunion ne contient que des éléments de procédure, spécifiquement des tests du système AV, sans aucune décision ou discussion de fond prévue.

• Éléments de test AV #1, #2, #3

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le comité entendra des présentations sur le bilan annuel de la FCSS, la Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society, la Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society, ainsi qu'un examen du programme de mobilisation. Le personnel fournira des mises à jour sur la croissance économique, l'urbanisme et le développement, ainsi que les services communautaires. Le conseil discutera également d'un plan de mobilisation publique pour le Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans.

• Wave One Development Area Policies and Area Structure Plans Public Engagement Plan
• Présentation du bilan annuel 2025 de la FCSS
• Présentation des travaux communautaires de la Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society
• Mise à jour de la Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society
• Principales conclusions et recommandations de l'examen du programme de mobilisation

The committee adopted the agenda and previous minutes with a minor correction. All presentations and updates—including Community Services, Planning and Development, FCSS Year in Review, Jackfish Lake Recreation Society, and Skydancer Indigenous Cultural Society—were received for information only. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling of any action were made.

• Adopted May 5, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted April 21, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received Community Services update (unanimous)
• Received Wave One DAP/ASP Public Engagement Plan (unanimous)
• Received Mayor's Report (unanimous)
• Received Committee Reports (unanimous)
• Received FCSS 2025 Year in Review (unanimous)
• Received Jackfish Lake Big Island Recreation Society update (unanimous)

Council

Cette réunion est uniquement destinée à tester l'équipement audiovisuel ; aucune décision ou discussion sur les affaires du comté n'est prévue.

Council

Cet ordre du jour est purement procédural. Les éléments listés ne sont que des tests A/V sans aucun objet de fond.

Council

Le Conseil mènera une audience publique concernant un amendement commercial au Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan. Les membres examineront également la philosophie budgétaire de 2027 et un plan financier de cinq ans.

• Audience publique pour le règlement 2026-17 (SE-12-53-6-5 Commercial Amendment)
• Examen de la philosophie budgétaire de 2027 et du plan financier de cinq ans 2028-2032
• Report des taux de prélèvement hors site (Off-Site Levy Rates) de 2026 et du rapport annuel
• Report de la mise à jour de la politique de garantie de l'accord de développement C-PD01

Council held a public hearing and then gave three readings to Bylaw 2026-17, amending the Parkland County and Seba Beach Intermunicipal Development Plan for a commercial area. A motion to delay the readings by 30 days was defeated 6-1.

• Approved Bylaw 2026-17 (commercial IDP amendment) after public hearing (6-1 first reading, unanimous second and third)
• Defeated motion to delay Bylaw 2026-17 readings by 30 days (1-6)
• Postponed 2026 Off-Site Levy Annual Report and Rate Extension to June 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Postponed C-PD01 Development Agreement Security Policy Update to May 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Received 2027 Budget Philosophy and Five-Year Financial Plan as information (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-20 (Amend Meeting Procedures Bylaw) through all readings (unanimous)

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra des présentations sur le projet de pipeline ATCO Yellowhead, l'Alberta Parenting for the Future Association et la Mayatan Lake Management Association. Il envisagera également de demander à l'administration de présenter un nouveau règlement sur la gestion des documents (2026-19) pour trois lectures lors de la réunion du conseil du 12 mai. La réunion comprend des interventions du public et des sessions fermées concernant la croissance/stratégie et les questions de planification.

• Mise à jour sur le projet de pipeline ATCO Yellowhead (9h30)
• Mise à jour annuelle de l'Alberta Parenting for the Future Association (10h30)
• Présentation de la Mayatan Lake Management Association (11h00)
• Introduction du règlement 2026-19 - Gestion des documents
• Sessions fermées pour la croissance/stratégie et les questions de planification

The committee directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 (Records Management) for all three readings at the May 12 council meeting. It also voted unanimously to forward the Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application (PLPA20260045) to Parkland County Council for a decision. Several informational updates were received, including from ATCO on the Yellowhead Pipeline Project, the Alberta Parenting for the Future Association, and the Mayatan Lake Management Association.

• Adopted April 7, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-19 for three readings (unanimous)
• Forwarded Acheson Industrial Redistricting Application to Council for decision (unanimous)
• Received ATCO Yellowhead Pipeline Project update as information (unanimous)
• Received Alberta Parenting for the Future Association annual update as information (unanimous)
• Received Mayatan Lake Management Association introduction as information (unanimous)

Council

Cet ordre du jour est destiné à un test audio/visuel, et non à une réunion formelle du conseil. Aucune décision ou discussion n'est prévue.

Council

Le conseil examinera l'approbation du budget définitif de 2026, comprenant 108,5 M$ de dépenses de fonctionnement et 72 M$ de dépenses en capital, avec un besoin fiscal municipal combiné de 84,1 M$. Ils examineront également les états financiers audités de 2025 et voteront sur plusieurs règlements d'emprunt d'infrastructure pour des projets d'eau et d'eaux usées à Entwistle et Acheson. Les autres points incluent un examen des heures des audiences publiques pour l'accessibilité en soirée, l'adoption d'un nouveau plan stratégique et un achat d'équipement de flotte de 430 000 $.

• Approbation du budget 2026 : 108,5 M$ de dépenses de fonctionnement, 72 M$ de dépenses en capital ; besoin fiscal de 84,1 M$
• Règlements d'emprunt d'infrastructure : Entwistle Water Loop West, Entwistle Wastewater Forcemain, Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater
• Examen des heures des audiences publiques pour permettre des sessions en soirée afin de favoriser la participation du public
• Le Plan stratégique 2026-2029 sera reçu et envoyé pour consultation publique
• Acquisition de flotte : 430 000 $ provenant du Lifecycle Restricted Surplus pour un camion tandem

Council unanimously approved the 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement), Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement), and Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement). The 2025 Audited Financial Statements were also approved unanimously. A motion to direct administration to review public hearing times for evening accessibility passed 4-3.

• Approved 2026 Operating Program Budget ($108.5M expenditures, $79.2M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Operating Project Budget ($10.5M expenditures, $814K tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Capital Budget ($72M expenditures, $4M tax requirement) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements (unanimous)
• Approved $430,000 fleet acquisition for tandem truck from Lifecycle Restricted Surplus (unanimous)
• Approved Bylaw 2026-16 (Agenda Review Committee) through all three readings on consent
• Approved borrowing bylaws 2026-08, 2026-09, 2026-10 (infrastructure) through second and third readings on consent
• Directed administration to review public hearing times for evening options (4-3)

Council

Cet ordre du jour est purement destiné au test de l'équipement audio et visuel. Aucun dossier de fond, décision ou discussion n'est prévu.

Council

Council

Cette réunion est uniquement destinée à tester l'équipement audiovisuel. Aucune décision ou discussion sur des politiques, des contrats ou des ordonnances n'est prévue.

Governance and Priorities Committee

Le Comité de la gouvernance et des priorités recevra une mise à jour économique de CIBC Wood Gundy ainsi qu'une mise à jour des services opérationnels. Le comité tiendra également plusieurs séances à huis clos pour discuter d'une question foncière, d'un projet de plan d'engagement gouvernemental et d'un examen d'un an de la politique de recouvrement des coûts de lutte contre les incendies.

• Participation du public à 9 h 05
• Présentation de la mise à jour économique par CIBC Wood Gundy
• Mise à jour des services opérationnels pour avril 2026
• Séance à huis clos : Question foncière (avis de responsables)
• Séance à huis clos : Mise à jour d'un an de la politique de recouvrement des coûts de lutte contre les incendies

The Governance and Priorities Committee received several informational updates, including an Operations Services Update, an Economic Update from CIBC Wood Gundy, the Mayor's Report, and Committee Reports. The committee also held two closed sessions to discuss a land matter and a draft government engagement plan. No substantive motions for approval or denial of contracts, bylaws, or policies were made; all items were received for information only.

Council

Council

Parkland County Council will hold public hearings on a commercial redistricting amendment and a road closure for the Whitewood Development Concept. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure borrowing bylaws and funding for a redevelopment project.

• Bylaw 2026-11: NW-12-53-3-5 Commercial Redistricting Amendment public hearing
• Bylaw 2026-13: Road Closure - Sale - Plan 1620765 public hearing
• Bylaws 2026-04, 2026-02, and 2026-03: Infrastructure borrowing for Acheson Zone 6, Entwistle Reservoir, and Acheson Zone 5 Wastewater Trunk
• $120,000 from Future Capital Restricted Surplus for Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project Phase One design
• Appointment of Donna Bradley-Bobey to the Tri-Municipal Leisure Facility Board of Directors

Council approved multiple bylaws regarding infrastructure borrowing for Acheson and Entwistle Reservoir. A commercial redistricting amendment passed its second reading but failed its third reading. Additionally, $120,000 was approved for the Hasse Lake Redevelopment Project.

• Approved 2025 Municipal General Election Campaign Disclosure Non-Compliance Report (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Donna Bradley-Bobey to Tri-Municipal Leisure Facility Board (unanimous)
• Passed second reading for Bylaw 2026-11 (4-3)
• Defeated third reading for Bylaw 2026-11 (3-4)
• Passed first reading for Bylaw 2026-13 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-04 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-02 (unanimous)
• Passed second and third readings for Bylaw 2026-03 (unanimous)

Council

The March 23, 2026 Parkland County Council agenda lists only audio‑visual test entries and does not include any substantive agenda items for discussion or decision.

• A/V TEST - NO MEETING
• A/V TEST 1
• A/V TEST 2
• A/V TEST 3

Council

The Parkland County Council will take the first reading of Bylaw 2026-11, a Commercial Redistricting Amendment, and schedule a public hearing for March 24, 2026. It will also advance Bylaw 2026-12, which rescinds three off‑site roadway levy bylaws, through first, second and third readings. Additional agenda items include the first reading of a Meeting Procedures Bylaw and informational updates from municipal associations.

• BL 26-006 Bylaw 2026-11 Commercial Redistricting Amendment – first reading and public hearing scheduled for March 24, 2026
• BL 26-007 Bylaw 2026-12 Rescinding Collection of Arterial/Collector Roadway Off‑Site Levy Bylaws – first, second and third readings
• BL 26-008 Bylaw 2026-07 Meeting Procedures Bylaw – first reading and direction for second/third readings at March 24 meeting
• COM 26-006 Federation of Canadian Municipalities update – received for information
• COM 26-005 Rural Municipalities of Alberta newsletter update – received for information

Council

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will receive presentations from the River Valley Alliance and West Parkland Gas Co-op, and consider a 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and Hazard Assessment. The committee will also adopt previous meeting minutes, receive a Community Services Department update, and may convene closed sessions for a Parkland Airport update and a Planning and Development update.

• 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and Wildfire Hazard and Risk Assessment (RFD 26-020)
• River Valley Alliance shareholder update presentation (App 26-019)
• West Parkland Gas Co-op presentation (App 26-020)
• Community Services Department update (RFD 26-050)
• Closed session for Parkland Airport update (PRE 26-010) and Planning and Development update (PRE 26-018)

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the February 17 minutes unanimously. It received several presentations for information, including the 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy and the River Valley Alliance shareholder update. The committee also moved into a closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure and later reverted to a regular session.

• Adopted March 3 agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Fire Services Wildfire Mitigation Strategy presentation (unanimous)
• Received River Valley Alliance shareholder update (unanimous)
• Convene closed session at 10:27 a.m. under Municipal Government Act (unanimous)
• Revert to regular session at 11:20 a.m. (unanimous)
• Received West Parkland Gas Co‑op presentation (unanimous)
• Received Community Services Department update (unanimous)

Council

This agenda is entirely an audio/visual test with no actual meeting. The council is not deciding or discussing any items. The document lists only test entries and no substantive business.

Council

This agenda is largely procedural, with the main action being a motion to convene a closed session to discuss governance and future planning under exemptions in Alberta's Access to Information Act. Council will then revert to a regular session before closing the meeting.

• Closed session motion (RFD 26-038) citing Sections 26, 28, and 29 of the ATIA
• Discussion item PRE 26-016 on governance and future planning

The council adopted the February 26 agenda by unanimous motion. A motion to convene in closed session under the Municipal Government Act was passed unanimously. Later, the council unanimously voted to revert to a regular meeting session.

• Adopted February 26 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved closed session under MGA sections 26, 28, 29 (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

The council will convene in closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure under the Access to Information Act, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. The meeting will then revert to the regular session.

• Closed session to discuss governance and future planning (RFD 26-015)
• Closed session to discuss matters protected from disclosure (RFD 26-036)
• Revert to regular session after closed session (RFD 26-037)

Council

The council approved a $750,000 increase to the Entwistle Water Loop West Highway 16 Interchange project and a $750,000 decrease to the Entwistle Reservoir project, both by unanimous vote. It also approved $1,000,000 in 2027 and $1,000,000 in 2028 for the Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation project, bringing total approved funding to $3,000,000. Additional funding motions for STARS and several infrastructure bylaws were also passed unanimously.

• Approved $750,000 increase to Entwistle Water Loop West Highway 16 Interchange project (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 decrease to Entwistle Reservoir project (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 debt‑funded capital for Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation in 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000,000 debt‑funded capital for Acheson Zone 3 Wastewater Rehabilitation in 2028 (unanimous)
• Approved additional $40,000 funding for STARS (unanimous)
• Received Stony Plain Recreation Facility Project Update for information (unanimous)
• Received STARS presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Performance & Project Update Report – February 2026 for information (unanimous)

Council

The February 23, 2026 Parkland County Council meeting agenda lists only audio‑visual test items. No ordinances, contracts, rezoning proposals, or other council business are scheduled. The agenda records the presence of Mayor Rod Shaigec and council members but contains no decisions to be made.

• A/V Test - NO MEETING
• A/V Test 1
• A/V Test 2
• A/V Test 3

Council

This is an audio/visual test session, not a regular council meeting. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled. The agenda contains only three AV test items.

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will review the 2025 Municipal Election Report, a proposal to repeal the Country Residential Road Levy Bylaw, and a draft Meeting Procedures Bylaw for future Council consideration. The agenda also includes presentations on Trail and Hasse Lake redevelopment plans, as well as updates on planning and intermunicipal development.

• 2025 Municipal Election Report
• Country Residential Road Levy Bylaw (Bylaw 01-2007) - Repeal Overview
• Bylaw 2026-07 - Meeting Procedures Bylaw (draft)
• Trail Implementation Plan - 2025 Consolidated
• Hasse Lake Redevelopment Report

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the February 3 minutes, and received several reports for information. It directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-07 at the March 10 council meeting. The committee also approved Phase 2 of the Acheson Area Structure Plan update. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted February 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Received 2025 Municipal Election Report for information (unanimous)
• Received Trail Implementation Plan for information (unanimous)
• Received Hasse Lake Redevelopment Plan for information (unanimous)
• Directed administration to present Bylaw 2026-07 at March 10 council meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Phase 2 of Acheson Area Structure Plan update (unanimous)
• Reverted to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

The Parkland County Council will adopt the minutes from its January 27 and February 2 meetings. It will hear a public input segment, an update and work plan from the Agricultural Service Board, and a presentation from the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The council will also receive the Area Structure Plan Prioritization Project recommendations for information. Updates from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will be received as informational items.

• Adopt January 27, 2026 Council meeting minutes (Motion sponsored by Shaigec)
• Adopt February 2, 2026 Council meeting minutes (Motion sponsored by Shaigec)
• Agricultural Service Board 2026‑2027 work plan and update (Motion sponsored by Tompkins)
• Nature Conservancy of Canada – Alberta Region presentation (Motion sponsored by Tompkins)
• Area Structure Plan Prioritization Project recommendations (Motion sponsored by Swain)

The council adopted its agenda and prior meeting minutes without dissent. It accepted the Agricultural Service Board update and approved the 2026‑2027 Work Plan. The council also accepted a Nature Conservancy presentation, convened a closed session, and returned to regular business.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Adopted January 27, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Adopted February 2, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
• Accepted Agricultural Service Board update (unanimously)
• Approved 2026‑2027 Agricultural Service Board Work Plan (unanimously)
• Accepted Nature Conservancy of Canada presentation (unanimously)
• Convene closed session under Municipal Government Act (unanimously)
• Revert to regular session (unanimously)

Council

This agenda indicates no regular council meeting will be held on February 9, 2026. The session is listed as an audio/visual system test with no business items or decisions scheduled.

Council

The Parkland County Council is meeting in a strategic planning session. The agenda includes a closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. No public decisions or proposals are listed on the open agenda.

• Motion to convene in closed session (RFD 26-012)
• Governance and Future Planning discussion (PRE 26-007) under ATIA Sections 26, 28, 29
• Motion to revert to regular session (RFD 26-014)

The council adopted the strategic planning agenda unanimously. It then moved into a closed session, which was approved unanimously. After a recess, the council returned to a regular session by unanimous motion and closed the meeting at 2:02 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed session (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 11:26 a.m.
• Resumed regular session (unanimous)
• Closed meeting at 2:02 p.m.

Council

This is a largely procedural meeting. Council will convene in closed session under the Municipal Government Act to discuss matters protected from disclosure, including intergovernmental relations and advice from officials. No public decisions or substantive discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Closed session to discuss Governance and Future Planning under ATIA sections 26, 28, and 29
• Motion to convene closed session and later revert to regular session

The council unanimously adopted the February 4 agenda. A motion was passed to convene a closed session at 9:02 a.m. under the Municipal Government Act. The meeting was recessed at 11:45 a.m. and later resumed in regular session at 3:45 p.m.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Convene closed session at 9:02 a.m. (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 11:45 a.m. (Mayor)
• Reverted to regular session at 3:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Governance and Priorities Committee

The Governance and Priorities Committee will adopt minutes from a previous meeting and receive presentations from the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance, Wabamun Watershed Management Council, and the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society. The committee will also receive a transit update and a planning and development update before moving into a closed session.

• Adoption of December 2, 2025 Governance and Priorities Committee Minutes
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance overview and 2025 highlights
• Wabamun Watershed Management Council overview
• Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society Annual Report
• Transit Update presentation

The Governance and Priorities Committee adopted its agenda and the December 2, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It received several presentations for information, including transit updates and watershed council overviews, each approved unanimously. The committee also approved a motion to convene in closed session to discuss confidential matters, and later voted to return to a regular session.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted December 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Received Transit Update presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received Planning & Development Redesign presentation for information (unanimous)
• Received North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance overview for information (unanimous)
• Received Wabamun Watershed Management Council overview for information (unanimous)
• Convene closed‑session meeting to discuss confidential matters (unanimous)
• Revert to regular meeting session (unanimous)

Council

Council

The council unanimously agreed to table the Rural Charter proposal until the June 23, 2026 meeting. A motion to have the Rural Municipalities of Alberta advocate for increasing the general corporate income tax rate from 8% to 9.5% was defeated by a 3‑3 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Table Rural Charter to June 23, 2026 (unanimously carried)
• Reject increase of general corporate income tax rate from 8% to 9.5% (3‑3 defeated)

Council

Council

Parkland County Council will vote on a proposed moratorium on approving new multi-parcel residential subdivisions, effective immediately until administration presents a comprehensive report. The council also discusses advocating for a Rural Charter and increasing the corporate income tax rate to fund municipal infrastructure. Several borrowing bylaws for infrastructure projects, including Entwistle Reservoir and Acheson wastewater trunk upgrades, are up for readings.

• Moratorium on new multi-parcel residential subdivisions (RFD 26-005)
• Advocacy for creation of a Rural Charter by the province (RFD 26-006)
• Proposal to increase general corporate income tax from 8% to 9.5% to fund municipal infrastructure (RFD 26-007)
• Bylaw 2026-01 amending 2026 Fees and Charges schedules C.2, C.3, H.8, H.9, M.1
• Bylaw 2026-02 amending Entwistle Reservoir infrastructure borrowing

Council approved Bylaw 2026-01, which amends several fee and charge schedules, by passing first, second, third, and final readings, each unanimously. The motion to implement a moratorium on new multi‑parcel residential subdivisions was defeated. Motions to table the Rural Charter creation and the corporate income tax increase were carried.

• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 first reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 third reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Bylaw 2026-01 final reading (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to implement moratorium on new multi‑parcel residential subdivisions (3‑4)
• Carried motion to table Rural Charter creation (6‑1)
• Carried motion to table increase corporate income tax rate (5‑2)
• Carried motion to schedule regular council meeting Feb 2 2026 (5‑2)

Council

The Parkland County Council meeting on January 26, 2026 contains no policy items. The agenda consists solely of three audio‑visual test entries. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• AV TEST 1
• AV TEST 2
• AV TEST 3

Council

Council

The Parkland County Council will vote on a request from the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society (LILSA) for a $1,000 membership in the 2027 budget, endorsement of a lake management plan, and appointment of a representative. Other business includes cancelling the January 20, 2026 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and rescheduling strategic planning sessions from March to February 2026. The agenda also features adoption of previous minutes, public input, and multiple closed sessions under the Municipal Government Act.

• Request for $1,000 Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society membership and lake management plan (RFD 25-247)
• Proposed cancellation of the January 20, 2026 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting (RFD 25-248)
• Rescheduling strategic planning sessions to February 4, 5, 25, and 26, 2026 at DoubleTree Hotel West Edmonton (RFD 25-249)
• Public input period at 9:05 a.m. (App 25-088)
• Adoption of meeting minutes from November 24-26 and December 9, 2025 (MIN 25-039)

The council adopted the meeting agenda and prior minutes unanimously. It cancelled the Jan. 20 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting and rescheduled strategic‑planning sessions to February dates. Members endorsed a lake management plan for the Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed and, in a separate vote, authorized administration to negotiate and purchase a property and to secure vacant possession and clean‑up the site. All motions were passed unanimously except the $1,000 stewardship society membership, which was defeated.

• Adopted agenda (title change to Item 10.2 – Public Works Utility Rate Discussion) – unanimous
• Adopted minutes for Nov 24‑Dec 9, 2025 meetings – unanimous
• Cancelled Jan 20 Governance and Priorities Committee meeting – unanimous
• Rescheduled strategic‑planning meetings to Feb 4‑5 and Feb 25‑26, 2026 – unanimous
• Endorsed lake management plan for Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne watershed – 6‑1
• Defeated $1,000 Lake Isle and Lac Ste. Anne Stewardship Society membership addition – 2‑5
• Authorized administration to negotiate and purchase the subject property – unanimous
• Authorized administration to secure vacant possession and clean up the property – unanimous

Council

The scheduled meeting for January 12, 2026, is cancelled to conduct A/V tests. No official business will be conducted.

Council

The agenda indicates that this session is for A/V testing only. No official business is scheduled for this date.