Town Council
Council Committees
The Town Council consists of a Mayor and six Councilors. Regular Council Meetings will be held twice monthly in Council Chambers on the SECOND Wednesday at 9:00 am and the LAST Wednesday at 5:00 pm. These changes will take effect this June. Anyone wishing to appear before Council as a delegation, must contact the Corporate Administrative Assistant below. DEADLINE FOR DELEGATION REGISTRATION IS 3PM ON THE WEDNESDAY BEFORE EACH MEETING.
Council performs much of its tasks within standing committees. The standing committees are listed below, along with designated responsibilities. Councilors can sit on more than one committee, and the mayor is an ex-officio of all committees, with the power to vote. All council & committee meetings are open to the public, except when in-camera sessions are necessary.
Standing Committees
Personnel, Finance & Social Development Committee:
Responsible for employee relations, budget & investments, health care, social services, education, library services, contracts, leases, accounts receivable & payable, Family & Community Support Services.
Recreation, Culture & Heritage Committee:
Responsible for recreation programming & development, community parks development, the Recreation Centre, community trails and creation & assistance of festivals & events.
Community Development Committee:
Responsible for business development, transportation, communication & technology, Community Futures, Chamber of Commerce, Grande Alberta Economic Region, Economic Development & Tourism, land development, community beautification, and the Tourism & Interpretive Centre.
Community Infrastructure Committee:
Responsible for Public Works & Operation, sewer & water, the fire department, emergency plans, capital works and contracts, and bylaw enforcement.
Regular Council and Standing Committee meetings are open to the public. If you wish to speak and/or make a presentation to council, you must contact the Corporate Administrative Assistant prior to the meeting.
More Information:
Corporate Administrative Assistant
Phone: 780-827-3362 ext. 31
Fax: 780-827-2406