Council Meeting Highlights - February 18, 2026

Regular Council Meeting

Meeting Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

In attendance:  Mayor Fule, Councillor Brown, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Hyde, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Wegener and Deputy Mayor Wiley

Council adopted the minutes from the February 4, 2026 Regular Council Meeting.

During Public Comments, Mr. Harry Salm, Trustee for Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools, spoke on the high achievements for Sacred Heart Academy and Holy Cross Collegiate that were shared as a part of the Annual Education Results Report.

BUSINESS

2027-2029 Marigold Library System Agreement 

• The Marigold Library System is a not-for-profit collaborative of 43 municipalities in southern Alberta, which provides public library services and support. Marigold is not a public library, rather it provides materials, IT infrastructure, and support for public libraries. It facilitates the sharing of print, audio visual, and electronic resources, as well as mail services between public libraries including the Strathmore Municipal Library.
• Marigold Library Systems submitted their new requisition schedule which includes increased payments from Municipalities:
  • A $0.17 per capita levy increase from 2026 to 2027 ($6.92 per capita for 2027, up from $6.75 in 2026)
  • A $0.17 increase from 2027 to 2028 ($7.09 per capita for 2028 up from $6.92 in 2027)
  • An $0.18 increase from 2028 to 2029 ($7.27 per capita for 2029, up from $7.09 in 2028)
  • The library board levy will remain the same for 2027-2029 at $4.50 per capita.
• The population for the requisition calculation will be the population for the Municipality published by the Government of Alberta for the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year in which the requisition is paid.
• Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to sign both the 2027-2029 Marigold Library Agreement and Schedule C, being the 2027-2029 Requisition for Marigold Library System.

Handi-Bus MOU Amendment

• In April of 2022, the Town entered a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with the Strathmore Handi-Bus Association ("SHB"), the purpose of which was to formalize annual funding arrangements between the Town and SHB.
• The proposed MOU Amendment was to allow the Strathmore Handi-Bus to submit its financial statements to the Town accompanied by a review engagement rather than a formal audit.
• Review engagement is a more cost-effective practice for small organizations such as SHB and is designed to determine if the financial statements are fair and plausible based on inquiries with management and analytical procedures.
• Administration determined the amendment to be low-risk.
• Council approved the Strathmore Handi-Bus Memorandum of Understanding First Amending Agreement and authorized Mayor Fule and CAO Scoble to sign.

2026 FCSS Grant Funding Advisory Board – Application Summary

• On January 21, 2026 Council approved Family & Community Support Services and Calgary United Way Grant Program funding for several organizations. As a part of the resolution, Council requested additional information be brought back to Council summarizing what the funding supported.  
• This report was provided to Council as a part of the agenda package and included the following organizations who received 2026 funding:
  • 5 for Life
  • Accredited Supports to the Community
  • Bridging the Gap
  • Christ the Redeemer Catholic Schools
  • Golden Hills School Division
  • Hope Bridges Society
  • STAND Against Sexual Assault (ASA)
  • Town Of Strathmore Library
• All funds have been allocated for the 2026 Family & Community Support Services grant program.

Mayor Fule – Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre – Sport Court Feasibility

• In an effort to maximize the use of the Town’s facilities and generate more revenue Mayor Fule requested Administration explore potential improvements to the undeveloped cement area at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre, specifically the feasibility of developing a proper court.
• While it will be an investment, the mayor stated he had received external information that showed a potential increase in rentals for club volleyball and basketball at the Sports Centre, should the town have three operating courts.
• Mayor Fule asked Administration to return to the April 15, 2026, Regular Council meeting with a cost estimate for a third sport court to be installed at the Strathmore Motor Products Sports Centre, with lines for badminton, basketball, volleyball and pickleball and have Administration provide economic and service benefits of these improvements.

Notice of Motion – Councillor Langmaid – Fire Dispatch Services

• Councillor Langmaid gave notice that she will be bringing the following motion to the Regular Council Meeting on March 4, 2026:

WHEREAS Municipalities are responsible for developing and maintaining safe and viable communities, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act;

AND WHEREAS Council is responsible for reviewing service delivery models to ensure they meet operational needs and the needs of the community;

AND WHEREAS Council desires that fire dispatch services are delivered in a manner that is sustainable, cost effective, and aligned with the long-term strategic objectives of the municipality;

THAT Council direct Administration to review fire dispatch services and bring a report to Council for consideration, including alternative options and/or opportunities for fire dispatch services for the Town of Strathmore and other regional partners.

*Council Highlights provide a brief review of the information given and discussions had at Strathmore Town Council Meetings. Council Highlights are not presented as official minutes of the meeting and do not include items discussed in a closed meeting.

Official meeting minutes can be accessed here.

Watch the full meeting here:

February 18, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting – Part 1

February 18, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting – Part 2

Watch all past streams here:  https://www.youtube.com/@TOStrathmore/streams