Here are the highlights from Sturgeon County Council’s regular meeting on September 22, 2026.
PROCLAMATIONS
- Mayor Hnatiw proclaimed September 30, 2026, as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day in Sturgeon County.
- Mayor Hnatiw proclaimed October 4, 2026, as Sisters in Spirit Day in Sturgeon County.
- Mayor Hnatiw proclaimed October 4 to October 10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in Sturgeon County.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Rivière Qui Barre Street and Laneway Naming, Addressing, and Wayfinding
Council received the presentation from County resident Darlene Clarke regarding Rivière Qui Barre Street and Laneway Naming, Addressing, and Wayfinding to Administration to present a recommendation at a future Council meeting.
Building Permit and Development Permit Penalty Waiver Request – Greenhouses Located at 51-27507 Township Road 544
Council received the presentation from County residents requesting a waiver of building permit and development permit penalties for four greenhouses located at 51-27507 Township Road 544 and directed Administration to present a recommendation at a future Council meeting.
Pinnacle Village Outline Plan and Bylaw 1727/26 – Associated Redistricting
Council postponed first reading of Bylaw 1727/26, to the October 27, 2026 Regular Council meeting.
Letter of Support Request – City of Fort Saskatchewan, Veterans Way Widening Project
Council approved the Mayor providing a letter confirming Sturgeon County’s support for the City of Fort Saskatchewan’s efforts to advance Phase 1 of the Veterans Way widening project.
Governance Framework Review Phase 1 Final Report
Council approved eight recommended motions brought forward by the Governance Framework Review Phase 1 Final Report. These actions will enhance Sturgeon County’s governance capacity through bylaw updates, orientation, and process improvements.
Municipal Internship Program Application
Council approved Administration to apply to the Alberta Community Partnership program to host a Municipal Intern through the Administrator Stream in 2027 and 2028 with $62,218 in one time funding from the Municipal Tax Stabilization Reserve.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Dark Sky Policy Initiative – Summary Report
The Committee received the Dark Sky Policy Initiative Summary Report as information, with the Committee’s input incorporated into the Final Summary Report.
Financial Strategy Update
The Committee endorsed the Financial Strategy Update in principle, with the Committee’s feedback incorporated into next steps including the recommendation of a Major Investment Revenue Growth Policy.
Letter from the National Police Federation re: Alberta Policing Model and Public Safety Advocacy
The Committee received correspondence from the National Police Federation regarding Alberta Policing Model and Public Safety Advocacy.
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.
