Proclamations Policy

Proclamations Policy 1100.14 was passed by Council and now stipulates that proclamation requests will be brought forward to Council for consideration. The revised policy includes additional clarification on what types of proclamations can be accepted by Council, as well as the timeline in which they must be submitted prior to the event or day they support.

Appointments of FCSS Board Members

Lois Haggart was appointed by Council to the Yellowhead County Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Board for a term of December 9, 2025 to October 31, 2028.  The FCSS Board provides advice to Council and administration for the provision of preventative social services for County residents under the provincial FCSS Act.

Agriculture Services Appeal Board  

Council directed administration to re-advertise for additional applicants for Agriculture Services Appeal Committee members and to consider other options for an appeal board due to the lack of applications that have been received. The Appeal Board considers appeals on notices issued to landowners under the province’s applicable Acts and regulations.

Closure of Portion of Unused Road Plan

Council passed Bylaw 08.25 which amends Bylaw 14.24 which clarifies map details to match the legal land description. The amendment will allow Yellowhead County to proceed with the steps needed for the closure of an unused portion of a road plan northwest of Wildwood. The unused road plan is adjacent to TWP RD 535 and south of road plan closure applicant.

Brule Rodeo Grounds

Council directed administration to negotiate a ten-year rental agreement with the Brule Heritage Rodeo Foundation for their exclusive use of the Brule Rodeo Grounds for a maximum of one week (7 days) per year. Administration was also directed to negotiate a ten-year operating agreement with the Brule Community Society for the operations and maintenance of the Brule Rodeo Grounds.

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The next regular Council meeting is on January 13, 2026.

The next Governance and Priorities Committee meeting is on December 16, 2025.
Meetings begin at 9:30am and are streamed live on our YouTube at www.youtube.com/yellowheadcounty570.

The meeting recording is available for seven days following the council meeting at www.yhcounty.ca/council-live-stream/