Here are the highlights from Sturgeon County Council’s regular meeting on December 9, 2025.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Bylaw 1696/25 – 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw
Council gave first, second and third readings of Bylaw 1696/25 (Fees and Charges Bylaw), which establishes rates, fees, and charges payable for municipal services provided by the County (and are considered annually for approval by Council). The approved 2026 Fees and Charges Bylaw will be posted to the County website.
Bylaw 1697/25 – Development Compliance Enforcement Update to the Land Use Bylaw
Council gave first reading of Bylaw 1697/25 (Land Use Bylaw Amendment) which, if approved, will improve clarity and consistency in how development-related offences are enforced. This first reading allows the bylaw to now proceed to a public hearing for stakeholder input.
COUNCIL CORRESPONDENCE
Letter sent to the Honourable Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors re: Urgent Safety Improvements Required on Highway 28 High-Collision Corridor
Council sent a letter to the Honourable Devin Dreeshen, Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors advocating for urgent and comprehensive action to address the critical safety issues on Highway 28 through Sturgeon County.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
ASB and ALUS PAC Annual Council Update for 2025
The Committee received the Agricultural Service Board and ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee 2025 Annual Reportas information.
Morinville RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
The Committee received the Morinville RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update as information.
Redwater RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
The Committee received the Redwater RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update as information.
Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update
The Committee received the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment Quarterly Update as information.
Fast facts about land use bylaw amendments and public hearings
View our webpage about land use planning and community engagement.
View our interactive regulations map.
At Sturgeon County, before Council gets public feedback on a proposed land use bylaw amendment, it gives the proposed bylaw first reading. This does not mean Council supports the bylaw; this allows the proposed bylaw to go to the next stage of the bylaw process, which is gathering public input.
Public hearings, along with other public notices, are promoted on the public notices page on the Sturgeon County website as well as in local newspapers, on social media, and on road signs in accordance with the new Sturgeon County Public Notification Bylaw.
Public hearings are open to any members of the public to view or provide input.
Viewing the public hearing: You can view the hearing in-person or via livestream at www.sturgeoncounty.ca/CouncilMeetings
Making a written submission: you can provide a written submission by email up to the close of the public hearing.
Speaking at the public hearing: you can provide a statement at the public hearing in person or via videoconference. You are encouraged to pre-register to speak in-person at the public hearing. If you wish to speak via videoconference, you must register at least 24 hours prior to the opening of the public hearing. Register by contacting Legislative Services at 780-939-0620.
When considering public input, Council considers how and to what degree the person is impacted by the proposed amendment.
