The council held a public hearing regarding Bylaw 1935 for land redesignation to allow agricultural uses. Key approvals included a $5,000 sponsorship for the Three Hills Health Care Centre Auxiliary Society's fundraising gala, $3,100 in grant funding for the Silver Willows Senior Citizens Society's 50th Anniversary, and the 2026 Staff Golf and Christmas Party. The council authorized a $15,000 budget for water modelling to address low pressures in the Selkirk water system and established 2027 Budget Guidelines. Reports on Protective Services, road bans, RCMP statistics, and stop signs at railway crossings were accepted for information. Other business included discussions on road stabilization, roadside mowing, unauthorized approaches, and intergovernmental water delivery negotiations during a closed session.
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The Council meeting involved public hearings regarding property redesignations for concrete manufacturing and amendments to area structure plans. The Council adopted the Regional Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment, which identified challenges related to aging facilities and volunteer capacity. Other key topics included an infrastructure update regarding road maintenance and paving schedules, the introduction of a new redesignation bylaw for a commercial indoor riding arena, and the adoption of new financial policies concerning unbudgeted expenditures and tax cancellations. The Council also accepted the strategic plan for public feedback, authorized a councillor's leave of absence, and entered a closed session to discuss intergovernmental relations, resulting in a motion to initiate negotiations for a new intermunicipal collaboration framework.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Kneehill County Council Council Highlights
The council approved a $4,100 grant to the Ghost Pine Athletic Association for ball diamond rehabilitation and appointed Theresa Cochran as the Chief Administrative Officer. Public hearings were held for bylaws regarding land use at Saddle Up Estates, with further proceedings scheduled. An infrastructure update regarding transportation projects was provided. Additionally, the council granted a subdivision extension, initiated withdrawal from the Central Alberta Economic Partnership, gave first reading to a new procedural bylaw, approved a $1,200 grant for the Kneehill District 4-H Group, and appointed several individuals as Weed and Pest Inspectors and Soil Conservation Officers. Discussion also covered road naming policies and emergency strychnine use updates.
Apr 21, 2026·Board meeting
Committee of the Whole Committee Of The Whole Minutes
The committee discussed and reviewed several infrastructure and policy matters. Key topics included infrastructure studies for the Hamlets of Swalwell and Torrington, road access history, the regional parks and recreation needs assessment, and reports on renewable energy applications. The committee recommended various policy amendments to Council regarding ASB structure, council compensation, council appointees reimbursement, and procedural bylaws. Additionally, discussions were held on the sale of gravel to ratepayers, RCMP community policing priorities for 2026, and the authorization of unbudgeted expenditures. A presentation from the Badlands Recreation Development Corporation was received, and a human resources policy update was deferred to a future meeting.
