Council Special Meeting Minutes
The Council engaged in extensive 2026 budget deliberations, covering both operating and capital budgets across various municipal departments including Community Services, Corporate Services, Public Works, Regional Emergency Services, and Indigenous and Rural Relations. Key actions included the approval of various facility operating and capital grant allocations, the addition of multiple full-time staffing positions to address service delivery needs, the approval of funding for regional water strategy and monitoring, and the authorization of infrastructure projects such as the construction of community spaces, purchase of rescue equipment, and the implementation of a snow removal notification system. The Council also reviewed capital project prioritizations and held a closed session to discuss information and advice regarding specific initiatives.