October Council Meeting Highlights

Council Meeting Highlights

October 19, 2026

A Regular Council meeting was held on October 19, 2026, at the County Administration office in Vegreville. Council approved the following resolutions:

Foreign Ownership Exemption Application from Cargill Limited

County Council moved Administration advise the Province of Alberta that the County of Minburn has no objection to Cargill Limited’s proposed acquisition of the GrainsConnect Canada grain elevator property within the County of Minburn and the associated exemption required under the Foreign Ownership of Land Regulations.

Subdivision File #10-2026

County Council moved to conditionally approve subdivision file #10-2026 per the recommendations of the report.

Letter of Support - Alberta HUB Skyways Project

Council approved a letter of support be provided to Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB) in support of their Northern and Regional Economic Development Program (NRED) funding application to advance the Alberta HUB Skyways Project.

Policy PDS 7006-02, Growing Futures Scholarship

County Council moved to approve updated Policy PDS 7006-02, Growing Futures Scholarship.

CALS Breakfast Club Funding Request

County Council approved a financial contribution of $1,550 to the Community Association for Lasting Success (CALS) in support of their Breakfast Club.

Viking Health Foundation Funding Request

County Council directed administration to advise the Viking Health Foundation that the County is unable to support the Foundation’s request for a financial commitment toward physician recruitment at this time.

Policy PS 8007-02, Fire Department Level of Service

County Council approved Policy PS 8007-01 as presented.

Coyote Harvest Program

County Council approved entering into an agreement with Alberta Professional Outfitters Society to continue the Coyote Harvest Incentive Program for fall 2026 and winter/spring 2027 utilizing the remaining funds allocated from the spring 2026 program.

Lamont County Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement

County Council approved the County of Minburn opt‑out from the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework Agreement between the County of Minburn No. 27 and Lamont County pursuant to Section 708.28(1.1) of the Municipal Government Act.

Bylaw 1381-26 to Amend Committees Bylaw No. 1329-22

County Council gave third reading to Bylaw No. 1381-26 that amends Committees Bylaw 1329-22.

Public Participation Policy CC 3008-02

County Council adopted Public Participation Policy CC 3008-02 as presented.

Whistleblower Policy

County Council approved Whistleblower Policy AD 1036-01 as presented.

Assessment Services Request for Proposals - Award Contract

County Council awarded the assessment services contract for a 5-year term to Municipal Assessment Services Group for a total contract price of $626,705.

Elk Island Public Schools Joint Meeting Request

County Council agreed to a joint meeting with Elk Island Public Schools on January 28, 2027, or February 11, 2027.

2027 Capital Equipment

County Council moved to rescind Resolution No. 2026-212 and approved the purchase of one Cat 160NG trial grader for $580,000.00 and two new Cat 160 graders for $650,000.00 each, for a total purchase price of $1,880,000.00, excluding GST, as part of the 2027 Capital Budget, and further approved that Units 326, 335, and 336 be sold by tender following delivery of the replacement graders.

Notice of Sale of Public Lands

County Council accepted the bid of $4,000 for tax forfeiture property described as Lot 9, Block 4, Plan 6100R in Minburn; and further authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate and approve the sale of Lot 22, Block 4, Plan 949Q, Lavoy, at a sale price of not less than $3,500.

Next Council Meeting: November 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.