January 13, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That Town of Smoky Lake adopt the January 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Agenda with the following amendments: Additions to the Agenda: 4.3 Delegations - Rob Huston, Landon Reppert, Highway 28 Improvement Plans 7.7 Delegation Follow Up …
   • · Motion 2 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of December 4, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes for the purposes of the Operating Budget, as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the December 9, 2025 Special Council Meeting, as presented.
   • · Motion 4 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the December 16, 2025 Regular Council Meeting, as presented.
   • · Motion 5 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes for December 22, 2025 Special Council Meeting for the Purposes of Capital Budget, as ammended.
   • · Motion 6 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt the Minutes of the January 5, 2026 Special Council Meeting for the Purposes of Personnel/Organizational Policy, as presented.
   • · Motion 7 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the Action Lists of the Council Meetings held between November 18, 2025 through to January 5, 2026, to the next Regular Council Meeting.
   • · Motion 8 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, to discuss the following matter: Land Matter, pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 29: Advice from Officials at 8:35 p.m.
   • · Motion 9 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of closed 8:48 p.m.
   • · Motion 10 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the Administrative Report for December 16, 2025 - January 13, 2026; and the Fire Chief Report from September 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
   • · Motion 11 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to bring further information regarding the road access for 4703 Harvest Gold Drive (lot 22, block 7, plan 0624974) to the next regular council meeting; and include utility line locates and …
   • · Motion 12 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by Sgt. Anita Doktor, Smoky Lake RCMP.
   • · Motion 13 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to bring further information regarding the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Assessment offered through the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to the next Regular Coun…
   • · Motion 14 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by Dr. Stephen Price, Portage College President & Nancy Broadbent, Former Portage College President, Lac La Biche, Portage College.
   • · Motion 15 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake reschedule the 6:00 p.m. January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting located at the Town of Smoky Lake Chambers to 6:00 p.m. February 5, 2026 located at the Town of Smoky Lake Chambers; and Administration to advert…
   • · Motion 16 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake schedule the following dates as Regular Council Meetings for February - October 2026, being the first and third Tuesday of every month located at the Town of Smoky Lake Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m., unless othe…
   • · Motion 17 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the item for Council Consideration, Town Website.
   • · Motion 18 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the Municipal Reserve Update to the next Regular Council Meeting; and further, that Administration bring forward additional information regarding the FCSS Elevate Wellness Grant in conjunction with the dep…
   • · Motion 19 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake defer the Cost of Living Increase Adjustment(COLA) - 2026 to the first Regular Council meeting in March.
   • · Motion 20 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake accept for information the presentation by Rob Huston, Acting Regional Director, North Central Region, and Landon Reppert, Construction Manager, North Central Region, Transportation and Economic Corridors, Gover…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake schedule the Smoky Lake Mineral Rights Development Company’s Annual General Meeting for March 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers and Virtual; and advertise in accordance with Bylaw 009-2021: Adver…
   • · Motion 22 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake does not approve the Administration’s engagement of an interim, temporary contractor to provide Public Works management support.
   • · Motion 23 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake suspend the Public Works Department training and travel budget until a Public Works Department staffing solution is in place.
   • · Motion 24 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council direct Administration to post and proceed with hiring for the position of Public Works Working Foreman as soon as possible.
   • · Motion 25 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, FCSS Director Amyotte, and Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski, to discuss the following matter: External Municipal Eff…
   • · Motion 26 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 9:48 p.m.
   • · Motion 27 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the quotes for an external Municipal Efficiency and Organizational Review, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 28 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake rescind Affordable Housing Policy D-05-2024.
   • · Motion 29 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake adopt Affordable Housing Policy D-05-2026 for implementation.
   • · Motion 30 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake provide monetary sponsorship to STARS in the amount of $200.00, to be funded from the Interim 2026 Operating budget entitled "Grants to Individuals/Organizations; in response to the correspondence from STARS Air…
   • · Motion 31 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake provide monetary sponsorship to STARS in the amount of $1,500.00, to be funded from the Interim 2026 Operating budget entitled "Grants to Individuals/Organizations; in response to the correspondence from STARS A…
   • · Motion 32 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake file for information the correspondence items a) to c) as follows: a) Minister Letter - FRN Grant Extension b) AHS Community Stakeholder Memorandum c) Smoky Lake Agricultural Society Financials
   • · Motion 33 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, Development Officer, Routhier, and Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski, to discuss the following matter: 55 White Earth…
   • · Motion 34 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 7:34 p.m.
   • · Motion 35 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, Development Officer, Routhier, and Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski, to discuss the following matter: 55 White Earth…
   • · Motion 36 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 7:46 p.m.
   • · Motion 37 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to consult legal on the discussion regarding 55 White Earth Street; and bring back further information to the next regular council meeting, as discussed in Closed Session.
   • · Motion 38 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, Asst. CAO Bryks, Development Officer, Routhier, and Leg. Services/Recording Sec. Orichowski, to discuss the following matter: Land Acquisiti…
   • · Motion 39 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 8:11 p.m.
   • · Motion 40 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake direct Administration to contact the landowners regarding the properties, as discussed in Closed Session; and bring back to the next regular council meeting.
   • · Motion 41 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake Council go into Closed Session with the following persons: CAO, Fyten, to discuss the following matter: Personnel, pursuant to the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Section 20: Disclosure Harmful to Personnel Pri…
   • · Motion 42 added: That the Town of Smoky Lake come out of Closed Session at 10:40 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Marianne Prockiw-Zarusky (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dan Kotylak (present)
   • · Attendance added: Nestor Rosichuk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bruce Chern (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tegan Scharff (present)
   • · Attendance added: Molly Fyten (present)
   • · Attendance added: Crystal Bryks (present)
   • · Attendance added: Pam Routhier (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rachelle Amyotte (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jonathan Robinson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Carli Orichowski (present)
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff arrive
   • · Participation added: Tegan Scharff recuse