Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Regular Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed various operational and strategic items, including a delegation on power generation and water movement from TransAlta Corporation. Key discussions involved capital projects like the Dead Man's Flats Third Avenue Parking Loop, bylaw designations for public utility lots, subdivision endorsements, and joint-use planning agreements with the Canadian Rockies School Division. Additionally, the council reviewed regional economic growth plans, payroll statistics, grant applications, and land market appraisals. The council also authorized budget amendments for creek and floodwater recovery efforts and discussed appointments for municipal financial audit services.
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Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Council Meeting Minutes
The council meeting addressed various administrative and municipal matters, including the review and adoption of previous meeting minutes. Key discussions involved the Bow Valley Destination Stewardship Council, the Dead Man's Flats Third Avenue parking loop project, and the Yamnuska Village Conceptual Scheme. Financial actions were taken regarding council expenses, tax waiver requests, and reserve fund strategies. Additionally, the council reviewed reports on Steep Creek flood recovery efforts, discussed groundwater concerns in East Exshaw, and addressed personnel and land-use matters during a closed meeting.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting
Municipal Planning Commission Minutes
The Municipal Planning Commission meeting involved the review and approval of several development permit applications. Key agenda items included the approval of various accessory structures, wheelchair ramps, and changes of use for multiple properties. Significant discussions focused on the approval of a recreation facility, specifically an outdoor bike park, with conditions regarding construction management, site access, and a deferral of parking requirements. Additionally, the commission reviewed and approved an amendment for a natural resource extraction facility, involving an expansion for product storage and distribution, with rigorous conditions set regarding dust mitigation, environmental compliance, traffic impacts, and highway intersection improvements.
Jul 29, 2026·Board meeting
Municipal Planning Commission Meeting
The meeting primarily focused on the review and determination of development permit applications. This included the approval of a visitor accommodation suite renewal in Dead Man's Flats and the consideration of an accessory use permit for a separate kitchen in a private residence within the Ghost River subdivision, which generated discussions regarding potential future uses, parking, and traffic. The commission also addressed procedural aspects of permit notifications and administrative requirements for property development applications.
