Council Meeting Highlights — Regular Council Meeting April 9, 2026
Current issues and Council decisions in brief
The items below focus on key decisions and issues that have emerged from the April 9, 2026, Regular Council Meeting.
Not a Complete Summary
Council Meeting Highlights are not a complete meeting summary; nor do they replace official Council Meeting Minutes. To view published official minutes, please visit the Agendas & Minutes section of the County website.
Key Items on the Agenda
Council Business
Council reviewed and adopted meeting minutes from:
- March 20, 2026 County Budget Meeting
- March 26, 2026 County Council Meeting
Public Input
No public presentations received.
Fire Services Reporting
Council heard the Fire Services 4th Quarter Report (including station response, call types, benchmark times, training, casual statistics, and annual comparison) and a 3-year Commercial Vehicle Inspection Exemption permit.
Bylaws and Policies:
Council Adopted Wastewater Utility Rate Bylaw 05-2026
The bylaw ensures continued operation and long-term sustainability of wastewater infrastructure, including lagoon systems and hamlet services. Wastewater utility rates will remain unchanged for 2026, providing cost certainty.
Council Adopted Wastewater Lagoon Tax Bylaw 06-2026
This tax funds operations, maintenance, upgrades, and long-term system improvements. The rates, structured according to how properties manage wastewater, remain unchanged for 2026.
Council Passed the Cherhill Special Sewer Tax Bylaw 07-2026
For landowners in the Hamlet of Cherhill to recover a portion of past capital costs for wastewater infrastructure—ensuring properties benefiting from the system contribute fairly to its long-term investment.
Special Recreation Services Tax Bylaw 08-2026 Passed into Effect
Council continues to support recreation through a dedicated tax applied to residential properties. This funding helps maintain and enhance regional recreation facilities, programs, and partnerships. It provides a stable and transparent approach to funding recreation services.
Council Adopted Property Tax Rate Bylaw 12-2026
Council approved the 2026 Property Tax Rate Bylaw, establishing the municipal tax rates required to fund County operations and services. The bylaw includes a decrease in both residential and non-residential tax rates, reinforcing Council’s commitment to fiscal responsibility.
Council Approved First Reading of Procedural Bylaw 09-2026
This bylaw will ensure efficient, legal, and transparent governance by establishing consistent rules for Council meetings.
Corporate Services
Council moved to approve the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets.
Delegations and Presentations
Council accepted the following presentations for information:
- Doug Jones presented Berta Biker Bash proposal for a public gathering on private lands proposed for this coming August Heritage Day long weekend.
Board & Committee Updates
Acknowledgement of information received:
- Community Futures Yellowhead East (CFYE) Board Meeting Minutes
- Lac Ste. Anne Foundation Board Meeting Minutes
- LSAC Library Board Meeting Minutes
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Looking Ahead
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