Council Highlights: April 28, 2026

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Council Highlights

Here are your highlights from the April 28, 2026 Council meeting!

Policies and Bylaws
  • Gave the third and final reading to the 2026 Property Tax Bylaw
  • Updated the Council Grants and Donations Policy
  • New Road Maintenance Policy
  • Updated policies and bylaws will be available on the County website in the coming days
 
Infrastructure Updates
  • The Bridge Engineering Contract was awarded to MPA Engineering
  • Council will continue with the status quo on road ban signage
 
Community Initiatives
  • Council will be attending the Home Hardware Grand Opening in Manning on May 7
  • Council motioned to try a one-year membership with Voyent Alert. More details will follow!
 
Finance and Budget
  • The 2025 Audited Financial Statements were approved. They will be available on the County website soon!
  • The 2026 haul rates are as follows:
    • $0.20 per tonne-kilometre
    • $1.60 loading factor
    • $120.00 per day diesel fuel surcharge when fuel prices are over $1.80/L 
 
Upcoming Meetings 
Next regular Council meeting will be Tuesday, May 12 at 9 am, followed by a policy review meeting
 
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