Election Bylaw 15.24

Council gave first and second readings to Bylaw 15.24, council requested that the bylaw be brought back for its third reading at a future meeting. Changes include combining items from several “bylaws” into one bylaw and includes reducing the deposit required to run for council from $500 to $100.

Bylaw 11.24

Council gave second and third readings to Bylaw 11.24, amending the Land Use Bylaw to redistrict a portion of NE-19-53-17-W5M from Rural District to Country Residential District.

Undeveloped Road Allowance

Council approved the use of the undeveloped road allowance RGE RD 251, located between NE-26-51-25-W5M and NW-25-51-25-W5M, for agricultural purposes. Administration has been directed to prepare a License of Occupation. The agreement stipulates that the road allowance must still be accessible to the public.

Land for Economic Development Initiative

Council approved the signing of a purchase contract with the Province of Alberta for approximately 1,873.79 acres in “Node 9” near the Jasper/Hinton airport, valued at $6,370,500.00, aligning with the Council’s Strategic Plan to enhance tourism and economic development.

Hamlet of Brule Fire Smart Vegetation Management Treatment

Council supports the FRIAA E01-24-27 Full Request Proposal for Fire Smart Vegetation Management Treatment in the Hamlet of Brule area.

FRIAA FireSmart Program (Non-Veg)

Council acknowledged the Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) proposal as information.

2025 Interim Budget

Council has approved the 2025 Interim Budget, which  was developed under a conservative approach; holding costs as reasonable as possible, with a 0% municipal tax rate increase.  This included $122,224,976 of operating expenses and $138,141,152 of capital expenses.