Big Lakes County, AB

Wed Aug 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM

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Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Minutes - July 22.pdf 2. 15-July 8, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - July 22.pdf 2. 14-July 8,2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 1:00 p.m. - Garth Watson, Natural Capital Corporation 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION a. Hamlet Revitalization Submissions 1. Hamlet Revitalization Submissions.pdf 2. Authenticcity Proposal 210626.pdf 3. BLC_ Hamlet Revitalization Framework - GSA Proposal LR.pdf 10. CORPORATE SERVICES a. Schedule of Fees Amendment Bylaw 19-2026 1. 19-2026 Schedule of Fees amendmen …

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Wed Jul 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Municipal Planning Commission

Commission will decide on several development permit applications

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will consider four development permit items. These include a new application (DVP 26-D0033) and requests for extensions, revisions, and a revised site plan for permits DVP 25-D0051 and DVP 25-D0059. The commission will vote on these items during the July 22 meeting.

DVP 26-D0033 – New development permit application
DVP 25-D0051 – Request for extension and approval of revised site plan
DVP 25-D0059 – Request for extension
DVP 25-D0059 – Request for revision

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA 06 Wednesday, July 22, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. 04 May 27.pdf 4. DELEGATION 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION a. DVP 26-D0033 - Application 1. DVP 26-D0033 - Application.pdf 2. Development Permit Review.pdf 3. DVP Applic. REDACTED.pdf b. DVP 25-D0051 - Request for Extension and Approval of Revised Site Plan 1. DVP 25-D0051 - Request for Extension and Approval of Revised Site Plan.pdf 2. map.pdf 3. DP 506506-25-D0051.pdf 4. 23-24 GB Rv Resort (DGN) UPDATED R0 D(02-06)-C03 DEVELOPEMENT CONCEPT.pdf c. DVP 25-D0059 - Request for Extension 1. DVP 25-D0059 - Request for Extension.pdf 2. map(1).pdf 3. DP 25-D0059_001320.pdf d. DVP 25-D0059 - Request for Revision 1. DVP 25-D0059 - Request for Revision(1).pdf 2. map(3).pdf 3. IPECC - Kapow …

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Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

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✓ Décisions: Council approves Kochia Bylaw and extends business grant deadline

Council gave third reading to the Kochia Bylaw and extended the Business Enhancement Grant Program deadline to September 30, 2026. Two land use bylaw amendments received first reading with public hearings scheduled for August 12. Council also approved a letter of support for the LIFT Legacy program.

Approved extension of Business Enhancement Grant Program deadline to September 30, 2026
Directed Administration to continue analysis and site exploration for electric vehicle charging stations
Approved letter of support for Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region LIFT program
Tabled approval of Policy ADMIN-83, Letter of Support Policy
Passed first reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 17-2026 and set public hearing for August 12, 2026
Passed first reading of Land Use Bylaw Amendment 18-2026 and set public hearing for August 12, 2026
Passed third reading of Bylaw No. 16-2026 Kochia Bylaw

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Call a meeting in order at 10 o'clock. I will look for, is there any additions to the agenda as presented? If not, I'll look for a motion to adopt the agenda. Councillor Montiath. Make the motion to adopt the agenda. All in favour? Carried. I'll look for a motion for the previous minutes. Members had a chance to review. I'll make a motion to adopt previous minutes as presented. All in favour? Carried. The action list. There was a chance to review. Any questions? I just have a question on the one that rolled that we're looking at to taking over. We're getting a cost or what is... That's Snipe Lake North Road. What number is it on the action list? Bill? Just trying to find it here. 26. I'm assuming... 25, 26. Is that possible? 26? 26. I'm assuming... 25, 26. Is that possible? 26? I'm assuming... Is that possible? Yes, that's it. 26. Yes, that's it. Question? What are we going to do with that? Like, are we looking at quotes or we're just doing an estimate on what it's going to cost to take it over or... I just don't think that's a good idea myself, but... So that was... The oil road and it's going to take a lot of money to fix that up. So that was a motion at our previous council meeting on June 10th to just to explore the cost implications and potential impacts of those roads. We're not doing anything until it comes back to council report to understand what it would entail. Okay. Sounds good. Any other questions? Clarification or debate? All in favour? Carried. We'll move on to …

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, July 08, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - July 8.pdf 2. 14-June 24, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - July 8.pdf 2. 13-June 24,2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION - N/A 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Executive Director of Corporate Services 1. Corporate Services – July 2026.pdf b. Executive Director of Community Services & Planning 1. Director's Report for June 2026.pdf c. Executive Director of Public Works 1. Public Works Director's Report - July 8, 2026.pdf 2. 07 2026 Monthly Capital Project Update July 8.pdf 9. ADMINISTRATION - N/A 10. CORPORATE SERVICES a. …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Administration: Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning/ Acting Chief Administrative Officer Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joey Sutton, Director of Finance Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Samantha Smith, Grants Officer Amber Cottingham, Municipal Finance Intern _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 2026-15-327 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MONTEITH that the July 8, 2026, agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 2 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 2026-15-328 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MIFFLIN that the June 24, 2026, Regular Council Meeting minutes be adopted as presented. CARRIED 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. …

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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Big Lakes County discutera de la réhabilitation routière et des nouveaux règlements d'utilisation des terres

Le Conseil examinera plusieurs nouvelles politiques administratives, y compris l'IA et la gestion de la vie privée. Ils décident également d'un accord de développement pour un lotissement et d'un amendement au budget d'investissement pour la réhabilitation routière.

Approbation de l'accord de développement pour le dossier de lotissement 26-06
Amendement au budget d'investissement pour la réhabilitation routière 2026, Contrat 2
Règlement 14-2026 sur l'utilisation des terres de réserve environnementale
Règlement 15-2026 concernant l'Access To Information Act
Règlement Kochia 16-2026

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✓ Décisions: Council approves policies, bylaws, and road rehabilitation project

Council approved several administrative policies, including an AI policy and an AED program policy. They also passed first and second readings for an Access to Information bylaw and a Kochia bylaw. Additionally, the council approved a $952,829.73 capital budget amendment for a road rehabilitation project.

Rescinded Admin-20 Internet and Email Usage Policy
Approved Admin-79 Privacy Management Policy
Approved Admin-81 Artificial Intelligence Policy
Approved Admin-82 IT Acceptable Use Policy
Passed first and second readings for Bylaw 15-2026 Access to Information
Passed third and final reading for Bylaw 15-2026 Access to Information
Approved letter of support for East Prairie Métis Settlement
Approved $1,500 sponsorship for Pioneer Thresherman Association

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - June 24.pdf 2. 13- June 10, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - June 24.pdf 2. 12-June 10,2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - Jeff Chamberlain with E-Pro (Virtual Presentation) b. 1:30 p.m. - Scott Sinclar, MLA 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS -N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION a. Privacy Management Program 1. Privacy Management Program.pdf 2. 1. Privacy Management Policy Admin-79.pdf 3. Admin 81 - Artificial Intelligence.pdf 4. 20-Admin 20 - Internet and Email Usage Policy.pdf 5. Admin 82 - IT Acceptable Use.pdf b. …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Le Conseil examinera une exemption de lotissement et des mises à jour de la politique de réserve

Le Conseil du comté de Big Lakes discutera des mises à jour administratives de la politique de réserve du comté et d'un amendement budgétaire pour l'affichage numérique. La réunion comprend également une demande d'exemption de lotissement pour Shadow Creek et une présentation de 211 Alberta.

Dossier de lotissement 24-11 : Demande d'exemption (Shadow Creek)
Modification de la politique de réserve
Amendement budgétaire pour l'affichage numérique
Lettre d'appui pour la subvention Nouveaux Horizons du Salt Prairie Community Club
Candidats au Wall of Fame 2026

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✓ Décisions: Council approves digital sign budget amendment and denies subdivision exemption

Council approved a $116,927.80 budget amendment for the Digital Sign Phase 2 Project and denied an exemption request for Shadow Creek Resort. Additionally, Council authorized a letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding watershed funding.

Approved Salt Prairie Community Club letter of support (Carried)
Approved amendments to ADMIN-59 Reserves Policy (Carried)
Denied Shadow Creek Resort subdivision exemption request (Carried)
Approved $116,927.80 Digital Sign budget amendment (Carried)
Awarded 2026 Wall of Fame volunteers (Carried)
Cancelled June 24, 2026, Municipal Planning Commission meeting (Carried)
Authorized letter to Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation regarding WRRP funding (Carried)
Directed investigation into Snipe Lake Licenses of Occupation costs (Carried)

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All right, we'll call the meeting to order at 10 o'clock. We have an agenda presented in front of us. We have a couple of additions, one being the handout you have for the June 2026 MPC meeting. We will add that under Community and Planning Services. Community Services and Planning as D. And then the other one will be an addition to the closed session. That would be another Section 27. Is there any other additions to the agenda as presented? If not, I'll look for a motion to adopt the agenda as presented. Councillor Monteith. I'll make the motion to adopt the agenda with the additions . All in favour? Carried. Previous minutes, everybody's had a chance to review. Any questions? Clarification? Errors? Omissions? If not, I will look for a motion to adopt previous minutes. Councillor Mifflin? I'll make the motion to adopt previous minutes. Okay. Any questions? All in favour? Carried. Action list. Do you have any questions for David on the action list? No. Okay. If there's no questions on the action list, I'll look for a motion to receive for information. Any questions? Answer for say? I'll make motion to receive for information on the action list. Okay. No. All in favour? Opposed? Carried. Opposed? All right. Staff reports. We'll watch the motion to receive for information on the action list. No. Opposed? Staff reports. We'll move on to the staff report for the Executive Director of Corporate Services. Is Amber still here? Thank you, Joe. Sorry, the floor is yours. Good morning, …

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - June 10.pdf 2. 12-May 27, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes -Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - June 10 .pdf 2. 11- May 27, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 1:00 p.m. - JennyLee Viola with 211 Alberta 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Executive Director of Corporate Services 1. Corporate Services - June 2026.pdf b. Executive Director of Community Services and Planning 1. Director's Report for May 2026.pdf 2. BLC Peace Officer Report May 2026 .pdf 3. Copy of 2026 Monthly Statistics May.pdf c. Executive Director of Public Works 1. Public Works Directo …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Administration: David Reynolds, CAO Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Amanda Backs, Planning and Development Manager Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Nicole Hanna, FCSS Manager Ian Willier, Utilities Manager Joey Sutton, Director of Finance Delegation: JennyLee Viola, 211 Alberta Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10:01 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda Addition to the agenda: - Municipal Planning Commission Meeting June 2026 Cancellation - Closed Session – Section 27 Solicitor – Client Privilege 2 2026-13-284 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR MONTEITH that the June 10, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF PREV …

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Le conseil tient une audience publique sur l'amendement au règlement d'utilisation des terres pour l'agriculture intensive

Le conseil entendra les délégations de l'hôtel Kinuso et de KinMerc Oil & Gas, puis tiendra une audience publique pour la deuxième lecture de l'amendement au règlement d'utilisation des terres 12-2026 concernant l'agriculture intensive. Il examinera également des ventes de terrains, des demandes de financement pour des améliorations communautaires et l'achat d'un drone, et examinera la lettre de gestion de l'audit 2025.

Audience publique : deuxième lecture de l'amendement au règlement d'utilisation des terres 12-2026 (agriculture intensive)
Vente de terrain : Plan 936AJ, Bloc 3, Lot 3 à Grouard
Vente de terrain : Plan HEARTRI, Lot 59
Demande de financement de la Faust Community League pour le programme d'amélioration communautaire
Achat d'un drone pour usage départemental

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✓ Décisions: Council adopts intensive agriculture land use regulations

Council gave second and third reading to Bylaw 12-2026 regulating intensive agriculture, following a public hearing with no submissions. A $33,900 resident satisfaction survey was defeated, but administration was directed to obtain alternative pricing. Grants, land sales, and equipment purchases were also approved.

Approved Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2026 (intensive agriculture) - 2nd & 3rd reading carried
Defeated resident satisfaction survey proposal ($33,900 from Leger)
Directed administration to get pricing for alternative survey (carried)
Approved $1,000 for Faust Communities in Bloom
Approved $134,500 capital grant for Faust skating rink building
Approved land sale in Grouard ($1,500 plus GST)
Approved land sale in Heart River ($8,000 plus GST)
Approved $12,800 for AED units and replacement batteries/pads

Big Lakes County Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - May 27.pdf 2. 11- May 13, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes -Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - May 27.pdf 2. 10- May 13, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - Imtiaz Akhtar (Hector), Kinuso Hotel b. 11:00 a.m. - KinMerc Oil & Gas - Barry Boisvert 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 1:00 p.m. - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2026 - Second Reading 1. Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 12-2026.pdf 2. Bylaw 12-2026 to amend the LUB re Agriculture (Intensive).pdf 3. Bylaw 12-2026 FINAL to amend the LUB re Agriculture (Intensive).pdf 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION - N/A …

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Wed May 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Municipal Planning Commission

La commission d'urbanisme examine le lotissement SUB 26-06 et les permis de développement de routine.

La Commission d'urbanisme municipale examinera une nouvelle demande de lotissement et traitera les approbations de permis de développement de routine. L'ordre du jour comprend également l'adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion précédente, les délégations publiques et des mises à jour informatives sur les projets récemment approuvés. La plupart des éléments suivent des procédures administratives standard sans descriptions détaillées dans le texte publié.

Demande de lotissement SUB 26-06
Permis de développement de routine nécessitant une décision
Liste d'information des lotissements et permis récemment approuvés
Adoption du procès-verbal de la réunion du 22 avril 2026

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, May 27, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. 03 April 22.pdf 4. DELEGATION 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION 7. SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRING DECISION a. SUB 26-06 - Application 1. SUB 26-06 - Application.pdf 2. Map2.pdf 3. Application Redacted.pdf 4. Tentative without photo.pdf 5. 2023 Tentative.pdf 8. INFORMATION / CORRESPONDENCE a. Information & Correspondence 1. Approved Development Permits for Agenda.pdf 2. Approved Subdivisions for Agenda.pdf 9. NEXT MEETING DATES a. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 10. ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. 03 April 22.pdf 1. SUB 26-06 - Application.pdf 2. Map2.pdf 3. Application Redacted.pdf 4. Tentativ …

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Audiences publiques sur deux modifications au règlement d'utilisation des terres

Le Conseil tiendra des audiences publiques pour les deuxièmes lectures des modifications 09-2026 et 10-2026 au règlement d'utilisation des terres. Il examinera également une proposition d'investissement municipal avec le gouvernement de l'Alberta, discutera de l'Allocation provinciale de vie dans le Nord de l'Alberta (NALA), et examinera des lettres d'appui pour des sociétés locales. Des rapports du personnel sur les finances du premier trimestre et les travaux publics sont prévus.

Deuxième lecture et audience publique pour la modification 10-2026 au règlement d'utilisation des terres à 13 h 00.
Deuxième lecture et audience publique pour la modification 09-2026 au règlement d'utilisation des terres à 13 h 15.
Proposition d'investissement municipal avec le gouvernement de l'Alberta
Plaidoyer et participation à l'Allocation provinciale de vie dans le Nord de l'Alberta (NALA)
Politique PW 04 sur les licences et la disposition des emprises non développées

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✓ Décisions: Council approves second reading for data processing facility bylaw

Council gave second reading to Bylaw 10-2026, adding 'Data Processing Facility' as a defined use and discretionary use in Agriculture, Crown Land, and Rural Industrial districts after a public hearing where several speakers opposed. Second reading was also given to Bylaw 09-2026 to rezone 10.58 acres near Snipe Lake from Agriculture to Country Residential. Other actions included forwarding a municipal investment proposal to the province, endorsing the Northern Alberta Living Allowance advocacy, and approving letters of support for community grant applications.

Approved second reading of Bylaw 10-2026 (Data Processing Facility) after public hearing (carried)
Approved second reading of Bylaw 09-2026 (rezoning 10.58 acres near Snipe Lake) after public hearing (carried)
Forwarded municipal investment proposal to Alberta's Minister of Finance (carried)
Endorsed Northern Alberta Living Allowance advocacy initiative (carried)
Approved letter of support for Emerald Community and Recreation Society CFEP grant (carried)
Approved letter of support for High Prairie Elks bucking chutes grant (carried)
Approved letter of support for Joussard Homesteaders Society ATCO grant (carried)
Tabled PW-04 policy on licensing undeveloped right-of-ways (carried)

Big Lakes County Council Chambers

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - May 13.pdf 2. 08-April 20, 2026 Special Council Minutes (Budget) - Unadopted.pdf 3. 09-April 22, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. 10-April 27, 2026 Special Council Meeting (Flood Mitigation Measures) - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - May 13.pdf 2. 09- April 27, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:15 a.m. - Dr. Josee Marcoux- True North Veterinary Services (Photo and Cheque Presentation) 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 1:00 p.m. -Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 10-2026 1. Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 10-2026.pdf 2. BYLAW 10-2026.pdf b. 1:15 p.m. - Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendm …

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Mon Apr 27, 2026 · 2:00 PM

Special Meeting of Council

Réunion spéciale du conseil sans points d'ordre du jour substantiels

Il s'agit d'une réunion procédurale du Big Lakes County Council. L'ordre du jour ne contient que du contenu standard et aucun élément spécifique à discuter ou à décider.

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✓ Décisions: Council approves breaching two river berms for flood relief

Council directed Administration to proceed with creating openings in the dike and removing debris on the West Prairie and East Prairie Rivers to lower water levels. The motion was carried. Water levels had dropped 6–8 feet but council decided to proceed with the breaches as soon as possible.

Approved breaching berm of northwest side of West Prairie River and north side of East Prairie River (carried)

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Wed Apr 22, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Municipal Planning Commission

La Commission de planification doit statuer sur deux demandes de lotissement

La Commission municipale de planification examinera deux demandes de lotissement (SUB 26-03 et SUB 26-04). Une délégation de Gerald Teerling traitera de la demande SUB 26-04. La commission adoptera également les procès-verbaux précédents et recevra des rapports sur les permis de développement et les lotissements récemment approuvés.

Décision sur la demande de lotissement SUB 26-03
Décision sur la demande de lotissement SUB 26-04
Délégation de Gerald Teerling – SUB 26-04
Rapport sur les permis de développement approuvés
Rapport sur les lotissements approuvés

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 22, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. 02 March 25.pdf 4. DELEGATION a. Gerald Teerling - SUB 26-04 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION 7. SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRING DECISION a. SUB 26-03 - Application 1. SUB 26-03 - Application.pdf 2. Location Map.pdf 3. SUB 26-03 Application.pdf 4. Tentative Plan.pdf b. SUB 26-04 - Application 1. SUB 26-04 - Application.pdf 2. Application Redacted.pdf 8. INFORMATION / CORRESPONDENCE a. Information & Correspondence 1. Approved Development Permits.pdf 2. Approved Subdivisions.pdf 9. NEXT MEETING DATES a. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10. ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachmen …

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Wed Apr 22, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Le Conseil votera sur le règlement d'utilisation du sol pour l'agriculture intensive

Le Conseil discutera et pourrait adopter le règlement 12-2026 modifiant le règlement d'utilisation du sol pour les opérations d'agriculture intensive. Également à l'ordre du jour : une modification du règlement sur le barème des frais (règlement 13-2026), les états financiers audités de 2025, une prolongation du délai pour la subvention d'amélioration des entreprises (Business Enhancement Grant), et une politique de bourses pour les jeunes pompiers. Une délégation de Metrix Group LLP est prévue.

Modification du règlement d'utilisation du sol concernant l'agriculture intensive (règlement 12-2026)
Modification du règlement sur le barème des frais (règlement 13-2026)
États financiers audités de 2025 (ébauche)
Prolongation du délai pour le programme de subvention d'amélioration des entreprises (Business Enhancement Grant)
Politique de bourses pour les jeunes pompiers

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✓ Décisions: Council requests emergency provincial flood response for Prairie Rivers

Council directed administration to immediately send a letter to provincial ministers requesting emergency support for critical flooding on the East and West Prairie Rivers, including authorization for potential dike breaching. Council also gave three readings to Bylaw 13-2026 amending the Schedule of Fees, extended the Business Enhancement Grant deadline to June 30, and adopted a Junior Firefighter Scholarship Policy. First reading was given to Bylaw 12-2026 regarding intensive agriculture operations, with a public hearing set for May 27.

Requested provincial emergency flood support and dike breaching authorization (carried)
Approved Bylaw 13-2026 Schedule of Fees amendment (unanimous)
Extended Business Enhancement Grant application deadline to June 30, 2026
Adopted Junior Firefighter Scholarship Policy
Approved partnership with Spruce Point Park for FCC AgriSpirit Fund application
Set 2026 County BBQ for June 25
Gave first reading to Bylaw 12-2026 (intensive agriculture) and set public hearing May 27
Directed administration to draft a Road Use Agreement Policy

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All right, I'll call the meeting in order at 10.01. We have a couple of additions to the agenda as presented. The first being we will have a closed session following the action list. And then the other one is the RFD from Spruce Point Park, which will go under corporate services as E, correct? Okay. Any questions or other additions to the agenda? The closed session would be intergovernmental relations. If everybody's good at that, I'll look for a motion. Councillor Nygaard? Make the motion go into closed session. Sorry, adopt the agenda. Adopt the agenda. Okay. All in favor? Carried. Move on to previous minutes. Any questions on the RFD as presented? If not, I'll look for a motion to approve previous minutes. Councillor Matthews? I'll make that motion to approve previous minutes. Okay. All in favor? Carried. The action list as presented. Is there any questions? If not, I'll look for a motion to receive for information. Councillor Fassé? I'll make that motion to approve the minutes. The action list. Or the action list, sorry. Any questions? Yeah. All in favor? Carried. We will now move on to our closed session item. So we will be ending the live stream to do the closed session, and we'll be rebroadcasting as soon as we are out. A motion to go into closed session.

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 11 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - April 22.pdf 2. 07-April 8, 2026 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - April 22.pdf 2. 07- April 8, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 1:00 p.m. - Metrix Group LLP 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION a. Regional Strategic Economic Development Plan 1. Regional Strategic Economic Development Plan.pdf 2. Big Lakes High Prairie Regional Strategic Economic Development Plan 2026.pdf 10. CORPORATE SERVICES a. Schedule of Fees Bylaw amendment 1. Schedule of Fees Bylaw amendment.pdf 2. Schedule of Fee …

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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Special Meeting of Council

Le Conseil adoptera le budget 2026 et fixera le taux d'imposition

Lors de cette réunion spéciale, le conseil du comté de Big Lakes examinera le budget de fonctionnement et d'investissement final 2026 et le règlement sur le taux d'imposition foncière 2026. Ces éléments établissent le plan de dépenses du comté et les taux d'imposition foncière pour l'année.

Budget de fonctionnement et d'investissement final 2026
Règlement sur le taux d'imposition foncière 2026

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✓ Décisions: Approved 2026 budget with 0% tax increase and $14.7M capital plan

Council approved the 2026 final operating budget of $37.3M in expenses and $14.7M capital budget, maintaining a 0% municipal tax increase. The mill rate bylaw was passed unanimously through all three readings. The budget includes over $9M in road projects, notably $6.5M for Kinuso Centre Street rehabilitation.

Approved 2026 final operating budget (carried)
Approved 2026 final capital budget $14.7M (carried)
Passed Mill Rate Bylaw 11-2026 through all three readings (carried unanimously)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Monday, April 20, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. DELEGATION - N/A 4. ADMINISTRATION - N/A 5. CORPORATE SERVICES a. 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget 1. 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget.pdf 2. 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget(1).pdf b. 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw 1. 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw.pdf 2. 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw(1).pdf 6. COMMUNITY SERVICES & PLANNING - N/A 7. PUBLIC WORKS - N/A 8. CLOSED SESSION - N/A 9. ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget.pdf 2. 2026 Final Operating and Capital Budget(1).pdf 1. 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw.pdf 2. 2026 Mill Rate Bylaw(1).pdf Title × close This is an embedded content area. To exit and return to the dialog, use your screen reader command to move to the parent document or exit the fram …

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Wed Apr 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Le conseil examine les modifications d'utilisation du territoire, les budgets routiers et les politiques

Le conseil du comté de Big Lakes tiendra les premières lectures de deux modifications du règlement d'urbanisme, examinera plusieurs modifications budgétaires pour la réhabilitation routière et l'équipement, et discutera des changements de politiques pour les améliorations communautaires et les panneaux numériques. Des délégations de la Fédération nationale de la police et du système de bibliothèques de la Paix sont prévues. Parmi les autres points, une demande de soutien de la Première Nation de Swan River et des nominations au conseil de la bibliothèque.

Première lecture - Modification du règlement d'urbanisme 09-2026
Première lecture - Modification du règlement d'urbanisme 10-2026
Réhabilitation routière 2026, Contrat 2 - Modification budgétaire (Kinuso Road)
Modification budgétaire pour chargeuse-pelleteuse
Modification budgétaire pour le projet de remplacement du ponceau BF 86014

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, April 08, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - April 8.pdf 2. 06-March 25, 2026 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - April 8.pdf 2. 06- March 25, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - National Police Federation b. 1:00 p.m. - Louisa Robison, Peace Library System 1. Big Lakes County council presentation 2026.pdf 2. Big Lakes County Kinuso HP ROI 2025.pdf 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Executive Director of Corporate Services 1. Corporate Services – April 2026.pdf b. Executive Director of Community Services & Planning 1. Director's Report for March 2026.pdf 2. BLC …

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Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider third reading of Assessor Bylaw and two sponsorship requests

Council will decide on third reading of the Designated Officer - Assessor Bylaw, consider sponsorship requests for the EMC2 Conference and Spruce Point Park Wildrose Rodeo, and set a date for the 2026 Q1 Financial Report presentation. A delegation from the Peace Library System will discuss library services.

Third reading of Designated Officer - Assessor Bylaw (Bylaw 11-2015 amendments)
Growth Alberta Partnership - EMC2 Conference Sponsorship Request
Spruce Point Park Wildrose Rodeo Sponsorship Request
Setting presentation date for 2026 Q1 Financial Report
Delegation from Peace Library System (Louisa Robison)

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✓ Décisions: Council approves various sponsorships and schedules a special budget meeting

Big Lakes County Council approved sponsorship funding for the EMC2 Conference and the Wildrose Rodeo. The council also scheduled a special meeting for April 20, 2026, to adopt the final 2026 operating and capital budgets.

Approved $1,000 sponsorship for EMC2 Conference (Carried)
Approved attendance of two councillors at the EMC2 Conference (Carried)
Approved $1,000 sponsorship for Spruce Point Park Wildrose Rodeo (Carried)
Provided third reading for Bylaw 06-2026 Designated Officer – Assessor Bylaw (Carried)
Delayed Q1 financial report presentation until May 13, 2026 (Carried)
Scheduled special council meeting for April 20, 2026, to adopt final budgets (Carried)
Directed administration to engage with Town of High Prairie regarding Community Peace Officer coverage (Carried)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - March 25.pdf 2. 05-March 11, 2025 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - March 25.pdf 2. 05- March 11, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 11:00 a.m. - Louisa Robison, Peace Library System 1. Big Lakes County council presentation 2026.pdf 2. Big Lakes County Kinuso HP ROI 2025.pdf 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION - N/A 10. CORPORATE SERVICES a. Growth Alberta Partnership - EMC2 Conference Sponsorship Request 1. Growth Alberta Partnership - EMC2 Conference Sponsorship Request.pdf 2. EMC2 Conference Sponsorship Pkg …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Absent: Robert Nygaard, Faust Administration: David Reynolds, CAO Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Cynthia Marshall, Special Projects Coordinator Blake Turner, Assistant Ag Fieldman Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10: 00 a.m. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda Additon to the agenda:  Closed session – Section 16 – Disclosure harmful to business interests of a third party.  Special Council Meeting – Operating and Capital Final Budget  Delegation Cancellation – Louisa Robison, Peace Library System 2 2026-06-146 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR FORSEILLE that th …

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Wed Mar 25, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Municipal Planning Commission

Commission to decide on development permit DVP 26-D0002

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission will consider and decide on one development permit application (DVP 26-D0002) at its March 25, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of previous minutes, information on recently approved permits and subdivisions, and scheduling the next meeting.

DVP 26-D0002 – Development permit application requiring a decision (attachments: application, review, map, redacted application, photo)

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✓ Décisions: Big Lakes County MPC approves development permit DVP 26-D0002 with conditions

The Big Lakes County Municipal Planning Commission approved development permit application DVP 26-D0002 on March 25, 2026. The approval includes specific conditions regarding property setbacks, municipal service connections, and a requirement to begin construction within one year. The commission also received an informational list of other permits previously approved by the Development Officer.

Approved development permit DVP 26-D0002 with conditions (setbacks, service connections, construction timeline)
Adopted agenda and January meeting minutes as presented
Received informational list of permits approved by the Development Officer

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. 01 January 28.pdf 4. DELEGATION 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION a. DVP 26-D0002 - Application 1. DVP 26-D0002 - Application.pdf 2. Development Permit Review.pdf 3. Map.pdf 4. Application Redacted.pdf 5. Photo.pdf 7. SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRING DECISION 8. INFORMATION / CORRESPONDENCE a. Information & Correspondence 1. Approved Development Permits.pdf 2. Approved Subdivisions.pdf 9. NEXT MEETING DATES a. Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10. ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. 01 January 28.pdf 1. DVP 26-D0002 - Application.pdf 2. Development Permit Review.pdf 3. Map.pdf 4. Application Redact …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, March 25, 2026 9:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Richard Mifflin, Chairperson Roberta Hunt, Member Tyler Airth, Member Randy Backs, Member at Large Rob Porter, Member Lane Monteith, Member Steven Matthews, Member Dale Nelson, Member Leo Forseille, Member Absent: Duane Nichols, Member at Large Robert Nygaard, Member Administration: Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Amanda Backs, Planning & Development Manager Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant David Reynolds, CAO Taneille Crooks, Community Services & Planning Assistant _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Chairperson Mifflin called the meeting to order at 9:08 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda MPC-2026-02-07 MOVED BY MEMBER MONTEITH that the March 25, 2026, agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 2 MPC-2026-02-08 MOVED BY MEMBER MATTHEWS that the January 28, 2026, Municipal Planning Commission Meeting minutes be adopted as presented. CARRIED 4. DELEGATION 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION a. DVP 26-D0002 - Application MPC-2026-02-09 MOVED BY MEMBER HUNT That the Municipal Planning Commission approves development permit appli …

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Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider a motion on the Triangle Waterline project

The council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear staff reports, and review several policy and bylaw items. A notice of motion from Councillor Nelson concerning the Triangle Waterline will be presented. Additional items include a repeal of the Livestock Bylaw and various administrative requests.

Notice of Motion – Triangle Waterline (Councillor Nelson)
Repeal of Livestock Bylaw
Admin Building Office Equipment Capital Request
Admin-69 Roadside and Hamlet Cleanup Policy Revisions
High Prairie Elks Pro Rodeo – Sponsorship Request

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✓ Décisions: Council repeals Livestock Bylaw 08-2013 and approves key policy changes

The council approved the repeal of the 2013 Livestock Bylaw, completing its first, second and third readings. It also approved the repeal of the Wild Boar Bylaw, adopted revised farm‑family and veterinary incentive policies, and created a permanent full‑time Records & Information Coordinator position. Additional actions included a $1,000 sponsorship for the High Prairie Elks Pro‑Rodeo, a $71,500 office equipment purchase, and directives to host upcoming Water North and RMA District meetings.

Approved repeal of Livestock Bylaw 08-2013 (carried)
Approved repeal of Wild Boar Bylaw 07-2026 (carried)
Approved creation of permanent full-time Records & Information Coordinator position (carried)
Approved $1,000 sponsorship for High Prairie Elks Pro‑Rodeo (carried)
Approved $71,500 office equipment purchase from Building Reserve (carried)
Directed Administration to host May 13 Water North Coalition Meeting (carried)
Directed Administration to host Aug 14 RMA District 4 Zone Meeting (carried)
Approved letter of support for High Prairie Elks RBC Barrier Buster Grant (carried)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - March 11.pdf 2. 04-February 25, 2026 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - March 11.pdf 2. 04- February 25, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 1:00 p.m. – Sean Royer, CEO, Natural Resources Convservation Board (NRCB)– Virtual Presentation (1 hour) 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Executive Director of Corporate Services 1. Corporate Services Directors Report - March 2026.pdf b. Executive Director of Community Services and Planning 1. Director's Report for February 2026.pdf 2. BLC Peace Officer Report February 2026.pdf 3. Copy of 2026 Monthly Statistics …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Administration: David Reynolds, CAO Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Sarah Cairns, Agriculture Services Manager Cynthia Marshall, Special Projects Coordinator Blake Turner, Assistant Ag Fieldman Delegation: Sean Royer, CEO, Natural Resources Conservation Board Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10:05 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda Addition to the agenda:  RMA District Zone Meeting Host 2026-05-113 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR FORSEILLE that the March 11, 2026, agenda be adopted as amended. CARRIED 2 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES …

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Wed Feb 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider enabling housing choice north project

Council is discussing several reports and decisions, including a report on enabling housing choice north to promote diverse housing development, a proposal to sell county-owned lots in the Hamlet of Grouard, and a review of 4-way stop signs at Centre Street and Swan Ave in Kinuso. Other items include road closures, gravel truck hiring policy updates, and a transfer of waste management services to the HP District Regional Waste Management Commission.

Enabling Housing Choice North Project Recommendations Report – housing development policy
Sale of County-owned Lots – Hamlet of Grouard
Kinuso Review of 4-Way Stop Signs at Centre Street and Swan Ave
Road Plan 251AG Closure
Transfer of BLC Waste Management Services to HP District Regional Waste Management Commission

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✓ Décisions: Council approved transfer of waste services to High Prairie waste commission

The council approved moving all Big Lakes County waste transfer stations and related services to the High Prairie and District Waste Management Commission. It also appointed Captain James Doyle as a Fire Guardian for the 2026 fire season and approved several land divestitures and road‑plan budget amendments. A recommendation for the Enabling Housing Choice North Project was tabled, and one lot‑consolidation option in Grouard was defeated.

Approved transfer of waste management services to High Prairie Waste Management Commission (carried)
Approved appointment of Captain James Doyle as Fire Guardian (carried)
Approved divestiture of Lot 20 in Hamlet of Grouard (carried)
Approved land acquisition $12,000 for Road Plan 251AG realignment (carried)
Approved budget amendment $21,560 for Survey of Road Plan 251AG (carried)
Defeated Option 1 of Grouard lot consolidation plan (defeated)
Carried Option 2 of Grouard lot consolidation plan with amendment (carried)
Tabled Enabling Housing Choice North Project recommendations (tabled)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - Feb 11.pdf 2. 03-February 11, 2026 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - Feb 25.pdf 2. 03- February 11, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - St. Andrew's Students Grade 6 b. 11:00 a.m. - David Martinson, Fire Chief, Town of High Prairie & Jason Cottingham, Fire Chief, Big Lakes County 1. Big Lakes County Yearly report 2025.pdf 2. BLCFS 2025.pdf c. 1:00 p.m.- Golf Cheque Presentations 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/A 9. ADMINISTRATION -N/A a. 2026 Spring RMA Briefing Notes 1. 2026 Spring RMA Brief …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Absent: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Administration: David Reynolds, CAO Janelle Carlson, Executive Assistant Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Cynthia Marshall, Special Projects Coordinator Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Jason Cottingham, Fire Chief Donna Duchesneau, Capital Projects Coordinator Sarah Cairns, Agriculture Services Manager Samantha Smith, Grants Officer Dennis Zahacy, Facility and Waste Manager Joey Sutton, Director of Finance Delegations: St. Andrew’s Grade 6 Students David Martinson, Fire Chief, Town of High Prairie Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Deputy Reeve Hunt called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. 2 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the …

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Wed Feb 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider new General Traffic Bylaw No. 13-2025

Council will discuss and potentially adopt a new General Traffic Bylaw (No. 13-2025), review the 2026 road rehabilitation plan, and consider several sponsorship requests. Delegations include updates from Maskwa Medical Center and RCMP detachments. Council will also consider a policy amendment for financial control and procurement, and a capital funding allocation request from the Town of High Prairie. A closed session is scheduled regarding matters harmful to business interests.

General Traffic Bylaw No. 13-2025 (decision)
2026 Road Rehabilitation plan
Financial Control and Procurement Policy amendment
Sale or subdivision of Plan 2438NY Lot 13 in Hamlet of Kinuso
Town of High Prairie 2026 Capital Funding Allocation

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✓ Décisions: Council approved multiple road repair projects for 2026 rehabilitation program

The council approved three road‑repair projects as part of the 2026 Road Rehabilitation program, including Township Road 740, Grouard's 3rd Avenue, and Kinuso Center Street. It directed the remaining $7,091.64 from the charity golf tournament to three local charities and rescinded the Admin‑40 Capital Project Grants policy. The council also amended the financial control policy to raise the procurement threshold to $75,000 and approved several community sponsorships.

Approved Township Road 740 repairs (1.6 km overlay) for 2026 Road Rehabilitation (CARRIED)
Approved Hamlet of Grouard 3rd Avenue reconstruction (460 m) for 2026 Road Rehabilitation (CARRIED)
Approved Hamlet of Kinuso Center Street reconstruction and related works for 2026 Road Rehabilitation (CARRIED)
Directed remaining $7,091.64 charity tournament funds to three local charities (CARRIED)
Rescinded Admin‑40 Capital Project Grants to Organizations policy (CARRIED)
Amended Financial Control and Procurement Policy to raise purchase threshold to $75,000 (CARRIED)
Sponsored Make a Wish Gala with $2,000 contribution (CARRIED)
Sponsored High Prairie Traditional Pow Wow with $500 contribution (CARRIED)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 11 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - January 28 .pdf 2. 02-January 28 2026 Council Minutes - UNADOPTED.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - Feb 11.pdf 2. 02- January 28, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 1:00 p.m. - Ken Drysdale, Chairman, Maskwa Medical Center Inc. 1. Maskwa Medical Center Update - Big Lakes - Feb 11, 2026.pdf b. 1:30 p.m. - Sgt. Jason Barber, High Prairie RCMP Detachment and Sgt. Dennis Kerr, Faust RCMP Detachment 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS a. Executive Director of Corporate Services 1. Corporate Services Directors Report - Feb 2026.pdf b. Executive Director of Community Services and Plan …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, February 11, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Richard Mifflin, Joussard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Administration: David Reynolds, CAO Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Pat Olansky, Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Joey Sutton, Director of Finance Delegations: Ken Drysdale, Chairman, Maskwa Medical Center Brent Hoyseth, Treasurer, Maskwa Medical Centre Sgt. Jason Barber, High Prairie RCMP Detachment Sgt. Dennis Kerr, Faust RCMP Detachment Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10:03 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda  Administration noted that the Closed Session scheduled for 10:30 a.m. has been cancelled and that Corporate Services reports will be moved until after lunch. Add …

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Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Municipal Planning Commission

Decision on Development Permit DVP 25-D0108 at the meeting

The Municipal Planning Commission will consider a development permit application identified as DVP 25-D0108. It will also discuss the 2026 CPAA Conference and Education Session and review approved development permits. The commission will set the next meeting date for February 25, 2026.

Decision on Development Permit DVP 25-D0108
2026 CPAA Conference and Education Session
Review of Approved Development Permits
Subdivisions requiring decision (details not provided)
Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9 :00 A . m . - 10 :00 A . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. 10 December 17.pdf 4. DELEGATION 5. NEW BUSINESS a. 2026 CPAA Conference and Education Session 1. 2026 CPAA Conference and Education Session.pdf 2. CPAA-Schedule.pdf 6. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRING DECISION a. DVP 25-D0108 - Application 1. DVP 25-D0108 - Application.pdf 2. Map.pdf 3. Application.pdf 7. SUBDIVISIONS REQUIRING DECISION 8. INFORMATION / CORRESPONDENCE a. Information & Correspondence 1. Approved Development Permits.pdf 9. NEXT MEETING DATES a. Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10. ADJOURNMENT No Item Selected This item has no attachments. 1. DVP 25-D0108 - Application.pdf 2. Map.pdf 3. Application.pdf 1 …

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Wed Jan 28, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to consider Livestock Bylaw Amendments

The Big Lakes County Council will adopt the agenda and previous minutes, hear several delegation presentations, and discuss a range of items including a funding request from the Big Lakes Child Care Society, a vertical farm project for the High Prairie School Division, and a budget amendment for Public Works engineering. The council will also review livestock bylaw amendment proposals and a sponsorship request from the Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie.

Livestock Bylaw Amendments (Community Services & Planning)
2026 Budget Amendment – Public Works Administration‑Engineering
Big Lakes Child Care Society – 2026 Funding Request
High Prairie School Division Vertical Farm Project
Ukrainian Cultural Society of High Prairie sponsorship request for Malanka and seniors performance

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✓ Décisions: Council votes to discontinue the Big Lakes Charity Golf Tournament

The council decided to discontinue the Big Lakes Charity Golf Tournament. Administration was directed to compile a list of charities for allocating the remaining tournament funds. Several grant requests were approved, including a $2,525 operating grant for the Big Lakes Child Care Society, $2,000 for a senior high entrepreneurship course, and $500 for a Ukrainian Cultural Society event. A $5,000 contribution to a vertical garden project was approved while a $10,000 request for the same project was defeated.

Discontinue Big Lakes Charity Golf Tournament (CARRIED)
Direct administration to provide list of charities for remaining tournament funds (CARRIED)
Approve $2,525 operating grant for Big Lakes Child Care Society (CARRIED)
Approve $2,000 support for Kinuso senior high entrepreneurship course (CARRIED)
Approve $500 sponsorship for Ukrainian Cultural Society event (CARRIED)
Approve $5,000 financial assistance for High Prairie School Division vertical garden project (CARRIED)
Defeat $10,000 financial assistance for High Prairie School Division vertical garden project (DEFEATED)
Repeal Livestock Bylaw 08-2013 (CARRIED)

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 3. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - Jan 28.pdf 2. 01-January 14, 2026 Council Minutes - Unadopted.pdf 3. 01- Appendix A -2026 PERC and DIRC Attachement to Jan 14 Minutes.pdf 4. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - Jan 28.pdf 2. 01- January 14, 2026, Action and Project Lists.pdf 5. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - Linda Wedmin, Spruce Point Park 1. Spruce Point Park Delegation - Jan 28 - Combined Documents.pdf 2. 2022 dredging.pdf b. 11:00 a.m. - Sean Adams & Alyce Wickert, Housing Needs Assessment Report - Virtual Presentation c. 1:00 p.m. - Glenda Farnden, STARS 1. Big Lakes County January 28 2026 - For Council Package.pdf 6. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - N/A 8. STAFF REPORTS - N/ …

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1 BIG LAKES COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, January 28, 2026 10:00 am Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta Present Were: Reeve Tyler Airth, HP East / Banana Belt Deputy Reeve Roberta Hunt, Kinuso VIA TEAMS Dale Nelson, N. Gilwood / Triangle Lane Monteith, Enilda / Big Meadow Rob Porter, Grouard Robert Nygaard, Faust Steven Matthews, S. Gilwood / Sunset House Leo Forseille, Heart River / Salt Prairie Absent: Richard Mifflin, Joussard Administration: Pat Olansky, Acting CAO & Executive Director of Community Services & Planning Janelle Olansky, Executive Assistant Jessica Plante, Legislative Services Manager / Recording Secretary Joe Zdeb, Executive Director of Corporate Services Ben Letemplier, Executive Director of Public Works Victoria Zahacy, Communications Coordinator Cynthia Marshall, Special Projects Coordinator Samantha Smith, Grants Officer Delegations: Linda Wedmid, Spruce Point Park Association Sean Adams, Rural Development Network Alyce Wickert, Rural Development Network Glenda Farnden, STARS Public Time: David Joy, Town of High Prairie CAO Press: Richard Froese, South Peace News _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order Reeve Airth called the meeting to order at 10:01 am. 2. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda Addition to the agenda: - Big Lakes Charity Golf Tournament 2026 2 2026-02-038 MOVED B …

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Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of the Whole meeting with no substantive agenda items

This agenda for the Big Lakes County Committee of the Whole meeting on January 14, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed decisions, discussions, or specific items for consideration.

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Wed Jan 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Regular Meeting of Council

Council to hold second‑reading hearings on multiple land‑use bylaw amendments

The council will decide on adoption of voting procedures, audio/video livestreaming, the agenda and previous minutes. The primary public business is a series of second‑reading hearings on five land‑use related amendments, including four land‑use bylaws and one municipal development plan amendment. Staff reports from corporate services, community services & planning, and public works will also be presented. The meeting runs from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Big Lakes County Council Chambers.

Second Reading – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 15-2025
Second Reading – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 16-2025
Second Reading – Municipal Development Plan Amendment 17-2025
Second Reading – Grouard Area Structure Plan Amendment 18-2025
Second Reading – Land Use Bylaw Amendment 19-2025

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Agenda Agenda Open Video in new Window Video BIG LAKES COUNTY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Wednesday, January 14, 2026 10 :00 A . m . - 4 :00 P . m . Big Lakes County Council Chambers High Prairie, Alberta 1. CALL TO ORDER a. Call to Order 2. DECISION ON ADOPTION OF VOTING PROCEDURES 3. DECISION ON AUDIO/ VIDEO & LIVESTREAMING 4. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA a. Adoption of the Agenda 5. ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES a. Adoption of the Previous Minutes 1. Council Minutes - Jan 14.pdf 2. 25-December 10, 2025 Unadopted.pdf 6. BUSINESS ARISING / UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Action List 1. Action List - Jan 14,2026.pdf 2. 21-December 10, 2025 Action and Project Lists.pdf 7. DELEGATION a. 10:30 a.m. - David Joy, CAO, Town of High Prairie 8. PUBLIC TIME - 11:45 a.m. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS a. 1:00 p.m. - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 15-2025 - Second Reading 1. Second Reading - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 15-2025.pdf 2. Sec. 4.12 Campgrounds and Resorts.pdf 3. BYLAW 15-2025.pdf b. 1:15 p.m. - Land Use Bylaw Amendment 16-2025 - Second Reading 1. Second Readin …

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