January 29, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 23, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: THAT Council adopt the Agenda as amended.
   • · Motion 2 added: THAT Council adopt the Regular Council Meeting minutes of January 15, 2026, with the following amendment: Add: Councillor St. Martin attended the meeting electronically under "Attendance".
   • · Motion 3 added: THAT Council move into Closed Session pursuant to s.19 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA) at 9:36 a.m., with Whitecourt Communications personnel to discuss confidential third-party matters.
   • · Motion 4 added: THAT Council revert to the Regular Council Meeting at 10:08 a.m.
   • · Motion 5 added: THAT Council receive the presentation from Mr. Brownlee of Whitecourt Communications, and from Mr. Dirstein and Mr. Lull of Cross Cut Directional Boring Ltd., regarding the confidential business interests of a third party, for information.
   • · Motion 6 added: THAT Council direct Administration to amend the Enforcement Bylaw to incorporate the corrections discussed, ensuring a clear and accurate delineation of roles, authorities, and limitations between Bylaw Officers and Community Peace Officer…
   • · Motion 7 added: THAT Council give first reading to Bylaw 637/26, being the Annual ATB Borrowing Bylaw, with the following amendments as discussed: - the requirement that all borrowing be presented to Council at the next regular meeting, after the borrowin…
   • · Motion 8 added: THAT Council direct Administration to amend Policy F-5.205, Electronic Payment, as discussed and forward to a future Governance & Priorities Committee meeting.
   • · Motion 9 added: THAT Council direct Administration to provide additional proposed dates for the Governance & Priorities Committee meetings.
   • · Motion 10 added: THAT Council refer the Shelterbelt Program to the Agricultural Services Board for recommendation for possible inclusion into the 2027 Budget.
   • · Motion 11 added: THAT Council direct Administration to develop a proposed resolution supporting agritourism and small tourism operators by addressing challenges related to insurance availability and rising insurance premiums, and to bring the proposed reso…
   • · Motion 12 added: THAT Council receive the Council Reports for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: THAT Council recess at 11:38 a.m.
   • · Motion 14 added: THAT Council reconvene the meeting at 11:49 a.m.
   • · Motion 15 added: THAT Council direct Administration to provide Council with more training on Public Participation and Municipal Code of Conduct to be added to the upcoming Planning 101 session training.
   • · Motion 16 added: THAT Council receive the Q4 2025 Corporate Services Report for information.
   • · Motion 17 added: THAT Council receive the Q4 2025 Infrastructure Services Report for information.
   • · Motion 18 added: THAT Council recess at 12:36 p.m.
   • · Motion 19 added: THAT Council reconvene the meeting at 1:11 p.m.
   • · Motion 20 added: THAT Council receive the Q4 2025 Chief Administrative Officer Report for information.
   • · Motion 21 added: THAT Council direct Administration to determine, through the auditor, the definition of the Interim Operating Budget.
   • · Motion 22 added: THAT Council receive the Q4 2025 Policy Update for information.
   • · Motion 23 added: THAT Council receive the 2025 Council Action Tracker Report for information.
   • · Motion 24 added: THAT Council move into Closed Session at 1:53 p.m., pursuant to the Municipal Government Act (MGA) s. 197(2) and the following: - Access to Information Act (ATIA) s. 20, 28, 29, 30 and 32 to discuss clarification of authority for HR Polici…
   • · Motion 25 added: THAT Council revert to the Regular Council Meeting at 4:04 p.m.
   • · Motion 26 added: THAT Council receive the confidential Administrative staffing matters for information.
   • · Motion 27 added: THAT the meeting be adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
   • · Attendance added: John Orwa (present)
   • · Attendance added: Alan Deane (present)
   • · Attendance added: Patricia MacNeil (present)
   • · Attendance added: Karen St. Martin (present)
   • · Attendance added: Jenna Wright (present)
   • · Attendance added: Peter Kuelken (present)
   • · Attendance added: Benny Whitten (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dave Kusch (absent)
   • · Attendance added: Matthew Ferris (present)
   • · Attendance added: Joan Slootweg (present)
   • · Attendance added: Tracy Mindus (present)
   • · Attendance added: Natasha Nelson (present)
   • · Attendance added: Dawn Fortin (present)