The council discussed the expansion of the Muriel Lake South bin site, including the installation of a fenced compound to deter bears and manage waste disposal more effectively. Additionally, the meeting covered 2025 waste and recycling reports, detailing challenges with compactor trailer maintenance, rising tipping fees, and provincial mandates regarding extended producer responsibility. Future changes for waste services were announced, including the transition to single-stream recycling at depots and the implementation of curbside recycling collection for specific areas.
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The Council meeting covered the adoption of the agenda and various operational requests. Key topics included a presentation from the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce regarding the Feast at the Beach event, for which the Council directed further discussion on sponsorship. The Council also adopted a new policy for a septic disposal fee rebate program aimed at mitigating costs for residents. Additionally, the Council discussed bylaw number 1936, which seeks to establish a formal regulatory framework for municipal airport operations to improve consistency and safety.
Mar 24, 2026·Board meeting
Council Regular Meeting
The council discussed several subdivision applications, including the approval of a one-year time extension for a subdivision application and the approval of a 10-acre parcel subdivision after addressing concerns regarding septic systems and land use bylaw compliance. Additionally, the council refused a separate subdivision application for a 6-acre parcel, citing non-compliance with the municipal land use bylaw.
