January 19, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: that the agenda for the January 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as amended to move 5.3 DELEGATION - Investment Update from Qube Investment Management to 5.1.
   • · Motion 2 added: that the minutes of the December 15, 2025 Regular Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
   • · Motion 3 added: that Council receive the delegation from Wyatt Lynds, Associate Portfolio Manager, Qube Investment Management Inc., for information.
   • · Motion 4 added: that Council approve the Town of Spirit River becoming the Unit Authority for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), replacing the Municipal District of Spirit River, subject to Administration negotiating and executing all necessary…
   • · Motion 5 added: that Council receive the December 2025 Budget Variance Report for information.
   • · Motion 6 added: that Council appoint Councillor Funk as the Primary Representative and Councillor Gour as the Alternate Representative to the Central Peace Medical Services Corporation, effective immediately.
   • · Motion 7 added: that Council approve the proposed changes to the water rate structure for out-of-Town users and vacant lots to support the operation and long-term sustainability of the Town’s water distribution infrastructure.
   • · Motion 8 added: that Council give first reading to Bylaw 1027 being the Land Use Amendment Bylaw and schedule a public hearing for February 17, 2026 in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
   • · Motion 9 added: that Council direct Administration to seek letters of support from neighboring G5 municipalities for the paving and repair of the Spirit River Airport runway under the Strategic Transportation Infrastructure Program (STIP).
   • · Motion 10 added: that Councillor Reports for January 19, 2026 be received for information.
   • · Motion 11 added: that Administration reach out to the MD of Spirit River to obtain the Terms of Reference and offer Councillor Funk as Town representative to the Daycare Steering Committee.
   • · Motion 12 added: that the January 19, 2026 Information Items be accepted for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: that Council moves to closed session at 7:45 p.m. pursuant to Section 197 of the Municipal Government Act to meet in private to discuss matters from disclosure by Section 20(2).
   • · Motion 14 added: that Council moves out of closed session at 7:47 p.m.
   • · Motion 15 added: that Council approve the 2026 Town of Spirit River Salary Grid, incorporating a 1.3% Cost of Living Allowance adjustment, effective the first pay period in January 2026, in accordance with Policy HR03 - Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
   • · Motion 16 added: that the January 19, 2026 Regular Council Meeting be adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: Ryan Funk (present)
   • · Attendance added: Bill Jackson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jim Nicholson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brent Potter (present)
   • · Attendance added: Brenda Stanich (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tammy Yaremko (regrets)
   • · Attendance added: Gour (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steve Jack (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tracy Lapping (present)
   • · Participation added: Wyatt Lynds arrive
   • · Participation added: Wyatt Lynds depart
   • · Participation added: Rhonda Yurchyshyn arrive
   • · Participation added: Rhonda Yurchyshyn depart