August 11, 2025 Council Highlights

August 11, 2025 

Clairmont Municipal Police Service Multi-Year Financial Plan — Council provided approval in principle for the Municipal Police Service Multi-Year Financial Plan (MYFP) as prepared by the RCMP for the Hamlet of Clairmont. This five-year plan, spanning April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, formalizes the agreement for municipal policing with respond to the proposed budget and approved personnel. 

Support for Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum — Council directed Administration to hire a consultant for $30,000 to lead the first phase of strategic planning for the Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum. In addition, Council also directed Administration to prepare an Alberta Community Partnership grant application, co-applying for the grant with the Town of Wembley to develop a business case and investment strategy for the museum.  

Professional Rural Recruitment Incentive — Council approved the Professional Rural Recruitment Incentive applications for the following, effective August 1, 2025: 

Repairs to Hythe Sidewalk Approved — Council approved $90,000 in funding to fix the sidewalk along 104 Avenue, north of 100 Street in the Hamlet of Hythe. The sidewalk, located in front of the Pioneer Home, is lower than the adjacent roadway. Repairs will be completed before winter to reduce slippery and wet conditions. 

Pound Services Agreement — Council agreed to enter into a Regional Pound Services agreement with the Municipal District of Greenview from July 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.  

Peace Area Motor Sports Association Drainage Update — Council approved carrying forward $100,000 in 2025 Capital Grant funding for the Peace Area Motor Sports Association’s paving project. Release of County funds is contingent on the Association addressing infield drainage issues and providing confirmation of funding to cover the remainder of the project. 

Tax Assessment Bylaw for Manufactured Homes and Communities — Council approved first reading of Bylaw 3259 – Assessment of Designated Manufactured Homes in a Manufactured Home Community. Council also directed Administration to advertise the new bylaw within manufactured home communities and contact park owners, and bring back feedback to a future Council meeting. 

Sewer Upgrade — Council directed Administration to engage Triton Plumbing and Heating to complete sewer upgrades to support the subdivision of the farmstead from Pt. NE-22-72-6-W6, located along Range Road 62, south of Township Road 724. 

2025 Tax Sale Date — Council approved October 15, 2025, as the annual Tax Sale Date. 

Funds for Road Project Reallocated — Council directed Administration to revise the approved 2025 Capital Plan by reallocating funding to grade approximately 3.5 kilometers of Township Road 710, from Range Road 73 north to Range Road 75A, to the Range Road 74 base paving project, from 1.6 kilometres north of Highway 43 to 3.2 kilometres north of Highway 43. 

Road Construction Request Approved — Council directed Administration to construct a standard rural road with four approaches for the undeveloped portion of Township Road 711A, west of Range Road 64.  

Public Hearings: 

Sponsorship Requests — Council approved the following sponsorship requests: 

The next Regular Council Meeting will take place on August 25, 2025. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place on August 21, 2025.  

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