Here are the highlights from Sturgeon County Council’s regular meeting on May 12, 2026.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor Hnatiw proclaimed May 14, 2026, as Moose Hide Campaign Day in Sturgeon County.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Public Hearing – Bylaw 1709/26 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 – Waste Management Regulations
Council held a public hearing to receive submissions regarding Bylaw 1709/26, an Administration-led proposed amendment to the Land Use Bylaw, which will provide better clarity when responding to questions about potential new waste management facilities and compliance.
Council will consider the public submissions received and decide at a future Council meeting.
Public Hearing – Bylaw 1710/26 – Pinnacle Village Outline Plan and Redistricting
Council held a public hearing to receive submissions regarding Bylaw 1710/26, a proposed redistricting of approximately 14 hectares within Pinnacle Village, to develop a 100 multi-lot residential subdivision. The proposed development requires a redistricting application and associated Outline Plan to be brought to Council for consideration.
Council will consider the public submissions received and decide at a future Council meeting.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Privacy Management Program Update
The Committee received the Privacy Management Program Update as information. This update included details on new privacy obligations for public sector organizations in Alberta and work underway to ensure Sturgeon County is following the program, and continues to responsibly handle personal and other sensitive information.
Economic Innovation and Growth Activity Update
The Committee received the Economic Innovation and Growth Activity Update as information.
West Coast Oil Pipeline Presentation
The Committee received the West Coast Oil Pipeline Presentation as information.
The Government of Alberta is preparing a submission to the Major Projects Office for an oil pipeline from Alberta to the west coast of British Columbia. The intent of the pipeline is to strengthen Canada’s energy independence, increase competitiveness, and drive prosperity.
CLOSED SESSION
The Committee received the Assessment Model Review and Major Assessment Complaint 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 780-939-8029.
When considering public input, Council considers how and to what degree the person is impacted by the proposed amendment.
