Tara Elwood

The meeting commenced with the reading of the Land Acknowledgement Statement. Key actions included the unanimous adoption of the agenda and the approval of the 2026 Interim Budget, based on the 2025 budget. Council approved the purchase of a new 2025 Bobcat T76 Track Loader Skidsteer, including the disposal of a 2024 John Deere Skidsteer, with funding designated for the 2026 Budget. A $500.00 donation to the Alberta Beach Lion's Club Christmas Hampers was also approved. Council approved forwarding a second, more specific request for fire mutual aid agreements to several neighboring counties and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation. Furthermore, Council approved participation in the CT Feasibility Study, appointing the Mayor to participate, and approved participation in the Asset Management Project with Summer Villages Lac Ste, Anne East. New business included scheduling a tax recovery public auction for two properties in February 2026. Council also reviewed various committee reports and accepted correspondence items for information, including updates on the RIAMS project, fire level of service, and issues with the Trivillage sewer system.

The Council meeting included the adoption of the agenda as amended and the approval of minutes from the Organizational Council meeting of October 21, 2025, and the Regular Council meeting of October 21, 2025. A presentation was received from the Yellowhead Regional Library Board, which included their 2024 Annual Report and 2025 priorities. In Old Business, the Council moved to request the cancellation of titles and issuance of tax forfeiture titles for two specified properties. Policy discussions resulted in the approval to follow Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) mileage rates effective January 1, 2026. Council members reported on various committee and community meetings. New business involved approving the 2026-2028 FCSS Funding Agreement, supporting a request for a time extension for the Water Distribution Feasibility Study project, and approving participation in a 2025/26 Regional Infrastructure Management Study grant application. The Council also addressed correspondence, including denying a request for hard surfacing of private property access and approving a municipal contribution for the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance for 2026. The meeting concluded with a brief question period covering driveway approach paving, the water distribution feasibility study, and the boat launch.

The Council meeting of Alberta Beach addressed several key items. These included approving the purchase of a new Bobcat T76 Track Loader Skidsteer and disposing of the 2024 John Deere Skidsteer, as well as a donation to the Alberta Beach Lion's Club Christmas Hampers. The council also accepted the 2025 Budget as a 2026 Interim Budget. Additionally, they discussed and accepted various committee and staff reports. The council approved forwarding a second request for fire mutual aid agreements to several counties and the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and approved participation in the regional feasibility study supporting diagnostic care in the region. The council also discussed the 2026 Tax Recovery Public Auction and approved participation in the Asset Management Project with the Summer Villages Lac Ste. Anne East.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various topics, such as the designation of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church as a Municipal Historic Resource, support for the Alberta Beach & District Lions Club for Sno Mo Days, renewal of the Alberta Municipalities Group Accident Insurance, acceptance of the SVREMP proposed 2026 Budget, and a donation to the Gunn Area Recreation Society for their Family Christmas Party. Additionally, the council approved a Christmas Light Up contest, a Christmas donation to Grasmere School, Christmas office hours, and gift cards for Council and staff in lieu of a Christmas lunch. A discussion was held on Connect Mobility's new fiber network and high-speed internet, the Mutual Aid Fire Agreement with Lac Ste. Anne County, and insurance for volunteer firefighters.

The meeting included a presentation from the Yellowhead Regional Library, discussions on tax recovery public auction, and a review of the Council Remuneration Policy. Council also discussed reports from various committees and staff, including updates on Community Futures Yellowhead East Emergency Response Training, Alberta Beach & District Museum & Archives, and Beachwave Park. Correspondence was reviewed, including items from the Alberta Beach & District Lion's Club, Alberta Beach Library, and Alberta Environment. Council approved a request from the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance for a municipal contribution and discussed the 2026-2028 FCSS Funding Agreement. They also approved participation in an Alberta Community Partnership grant application for a Regional Infrastructure Management Study Project.