Here are the highlights from Sturgeon County Council’s regular meeting on May 13, 2025.
Council proclaimed May 15, 2025 as Moose Hide Campaign Day in Sturgeon County.
Bylaw 1662/24 – Amendment to Land Use Bylaw 1385/17 – Site Grading Amendments
Council gave second and third readings of Bylaw 1662/24, which aims to improve and clarify site grading regulations in the Land Use Bylaw. This would facilitate an effective and balanced approach to site grading across the County that considers site context and provincial jurisdiction.
Council reconvened a public hearing to hear any further submissions for or against Bylaw 1662/24, and following the hearing, approved the bylaw’s second and third readings.
Redwater Recreation Area Fire – Verbal Update
Council accepted the Redwater Recreation Area Fire Verbal Update from Fire Chief Chad Moore, as information.
Fire Mutual Aid Agreements
Council authorized the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute Fire Mutual Aid Agreements with Parkland County and Lac Ste Anne County. The purpose of these fire mutual aid agreements is to allow for the supplement of additional equipment and personnel for emergency incidents.
Vehicle Access Management on Pedestrian Trails
Council approved $75,000 in one-time operating funding for installation of t-bollards (sturdy, short, t-shaped vertical posts) at 18 priority locations along the County trail network in 2025, to be sourced from the Municipal Tax Stabilization Reserve. These t-bollards would stop unauthorized vehicle access to pedestrian trails to ensure public safety.
Morinville Colony – Request for Refund of Development and Building Permit Fees
Council considered a proposed motion to refuse a request for a refund of penality fees associated with permitting of an accessory building. This motion was defeated due to the unique circumstances of the development; Council supported waiving the penalties in the total amount of of $2,458.40.
Small Business Incentive Policy
This item was deferred by Council to the May 27, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION
Assessment Update
Council received an update in closed session and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to respond to an industrial assessment and taxation inquiry.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Closed Session- Competitiveness Review
This item was deferred by the Committee to the June 10, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Closed Session – Heartland Incentive Bylaw Update
This item was deferred by the Committee to the June 10, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
Next Council Meeting
The next Sturgeon County Council meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on May 27, 2025. Future agendas and past meeting minutes can be found online.
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 780-939-8277.
When considering public input, Council considers how and to what degree the person is impacted by the proposed amendment.
