Sturgeon County Council requests public input on proposed Bylaw 1668/24 (Chadi Pit Redistricting).
This Bylaw would redistrict a portion of NW-17-54-26-4 (roughly 500m north of Villeneuve) from Agriculture and Direct Control District 1 to Resource Extraction Direct Control District 3.
Villeneuve Gravel JV Ltd. is seeking to develop a natural resource extraction operation. This land is currently designated for ‘Agriculture’ and ‘Heavy Equipment Operator Business,’ which does not allow this type of activity. Redistricting is being proposed to allow for the associated uses. This district allows Sturgeon County Council to establish site-specific criteria and regulations that the operator must follow.
Each time land is redistricted, a bylaw is needed to amend the Land Use Bylaw, and a Public Hearing must be held.
Important items to review
- First Reading Request for Decision (RFD) – November 25, 2025
- Proposed Bylaw 1668/24
- Activities Plan
- Air Quality Executive Summary
- Noise Executive Summary
- Community Engagement Summary
- Visual Impacts Summary
- Traffic Impacts Assessment Conclusions
- Hydrogeological Executive Summary
- Haul Route
- Supplemental Reclamation Information
Questions? Contact us!
If you have questions about this public hearing, please reach out to:
Jonathan Heemskerk
Planner, Current Planning
780-939-1398
jheemskerk@sturgeoncounty.ca
Public Hearing Details
The Public Hearing will be held in person:
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. (or as soon as practical thereafter)
- Sturgeon County Council Chambers (9613 100 St. in Morinville)
You can view the public hearing online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings.
Important Information About Public Hearings
Requirements for speakers
All speakers have five minutes to speak and are encouraged to provide a written copy of their submission before the Public Hearing.
Speaking in person
To speak at the Public Hearing in person, contact Legislative and Legal Services at 780-939-8029 to pre-register.
Speaking via video conference
To speak at the Public Hearing via videoconference, you must register by January 26 @ 1:30 p.m. by contacting Legislative and Legal Services at 780-939-8029. This ensures you receive instructions to access the videoconference.
Written submissions
Email your written submission to Legislative and Legal Services at legislativeservices@sturgeoncounty.ca.
If making a written submission, you must include your name, state your interest in the matter (such as a County resident directly impacted by the proposed bylaw), and indicate if you are in favour of or opposed to the proposed bylaw.
Watching the Public Hearing
You can view the Public Hearing in person or online at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings. To view the livestream, click on the meeting date on the calendar, then click on the video link.
By submitting your comments on the proposed bylaw, either orally or in writing, the personal information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the public hearing or otherwise made public. This information is collected in accordance with section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). If you have any questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Sturgeon County Access and Privacy Advisor at accessandprivacy@sturgeoncounty.ca or call 780-939-1306.
