The meeting featured reports from various councillors regarding recent conference attendance and committee activities. The main agenda item was a delegation presentation by representatives from Transalta, who provided an overview of their hydroelectric fleet, reservoir management, and emergency response strategies for flood and drought mitigation. The council and the delegation also discussed the specific management of the Ghost Reservoir and its impact on water levels and pressure in the Bow Corridor, addressing public concerns regarding the river's management.
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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.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
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.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting
Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 Regular Council Meeting
The council discussed and addressed various operational and administrative items. Key topics included a presentation from AltaLink on local work, the approval of a camera and surveillance policy, and expense reports for the summer months. Financial decisions involved appointing auditors for fiscal years 2026-2028, tax penalty waivers, and the rescheduling of the annual office winter closure. The council also authorized a grant application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for the Exshaw Stormwater Master Plan and approved the continuation of the FoodCycler program. Additionally, plans were made for public engagement on the 2027-2030 Strategic Plan, and support was given for transportation infrastructure changes in Lac des Arcs. Significant attention was directed toward creek and floodwater recovery efforts, including the allocation of reserve funds for sediment and debris removal. Closed session items covered land market appraisals and a CAO evaluation.
