Council of the Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Regular Meeting
The Council reviewed and approved reports from the Agriculture Service Department, Public Works, and Safety departments. Key actions included authorizing the hosting of Rural Routes, approving a mowing contract extension, and increasing the budget for the Wainwright Chemical site remediation project. Public Works approvals covered the purchase of a new mechanic truck, road sand/salt mixing, and budget increases for chip and fog seal projects. Financial business involved the ratification of payroll, payment of accounts, and adoption of financial statements. Administrative actions included authorizing attendance at the Fall RMA and District 5 conferences, providing funding to the Battle River Watershed Alliance, and addressing a doctor retention request. The Council also progressed through readings for a traffic control bylaw, authorized tax penalty cancellations and agreements, and held a closed session to discuss contract negotiations.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
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Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Regular Meeting
The council meeting covered several operational and financial matters. Key items included authorization for the Agricultural Service Department to purchase Strychnine, approval of campground rates for 2027, and the amendment of solar array locations for Riverdale and Arm Lake. Financial approvals included the payment of accounts, adoption of financial statements, and the setting of 2026 crop rates. Additionally, the council approved a levy increase for the Northern Lights Library System, authorized the issuance of plans for a building expansion, sponsored participation in the Alberta Lake Management Society Conference, and approved land purchases and exchanges involving the Town of Wainwright and the Wainwright Regional Waste to Energy Authority. The council also authorized staffing changes within the Public Works department.
Jun 16, 2026·Board meeting
Municipal District Of Wainwright No. 61 Regular Meeting
The council reviewed reports from the Agricultural Services, Public Works, and Safety departments. Key business included the authorization of purchases for road salt and a wheel loader, a public works training budget increase, and the renegotiation of gravel pit payment terms. Financial decisions involved the approval of accounts and payroll, and the appointment of auditors for the upcoming audit years. Additionally, the council adopted a new strategic plan, discussed doctor retention in the region, approved attendance at an upcoming conference, conducted a public hearing regarding highway disposal bylaw 1732, and authorized a new contract for fleet management services.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
Council Of The Municipal District Of Wainwright No. 61 Regular Meeting
The council received and approved departmental reports for Agricultural Services, Public Works, Safety, and Development. Key actions included authorizing a calendar photo contest and purchasing 800 calendars, appointing an aerial applicator for gravel pit spraying, approving a scope change for a recreation shop concrete project, and purchasing heavy equipment such as a rock picker, dozer engine, and tandem truck. The council also approved several recreation-related infrastructure projects, including siding and shack replacements at Clear Lake, and dock replacements. Additionally, the council addressed administrative matters, including the adoption of a privacy management program, authorization of tax penalty cancellations, sponsorship for a golf tournament, and the passage of bylaws regarding weed regulation and dog control. A public hearing was scheduled for upcoming road closures, and several committee reports were accepted. Financial business included the payment of accounts and the hiring of consultants for a seven-month term.
