Council Meeting Highlights - October 21, 2026

- Oct 23, 2026

Regular Council Meeting and Annual Organizational Meeting

Meeting date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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

 

Regular Council Meeting

PUBLIC HEARING

Land Use Bylaw Amending Bylaw No. 26-13 (126 Westdale St.)

  • Council held a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 26-13, in accordance with Section 692(1) of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, cM-26.
  • The current R1 Single Detached Residential District does not permit semi-detached dwellings; therefore, a Land Use Bylaw redesignation would be required to allow proposed housing on the subject property.
  • Council heard a presentation from Administration along with comments from the public in opposition to the proposed amendment.
  • Following the Public Hearing Council debated the merits.
  • Council gave Second Reading to Bylaw No. 26-13 being a Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 with Mayor Fule, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Langmaid, and Deputy Mayor Wegener in favor and Councillor Brown, Councillor Hyde, and Councillor Wiley opposed.
  • Council then gave Third Reading to Bylaw No. 26-13, being a Bylaw to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 14-11 with Mayor Fule, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Langmaid, and Deputy Mayor Wegener in favor and Councillor Brown, Councillor Hyde, and Councillor Wiley opposed.
  • Bylaw No. 26-13 was adopted by Council.

 

BUSINESS

South Central Emergency Management Agency (SCEMA) Agreement

  • The Town of Strathmore is one of many municipalities who are a part of the Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement.
  • The amended agreement updates the existing regional arrangement, established consistent procedures for requesting and providing assistance, clarifies financial responsibilities, and outlines provision for emergency social services.
  • Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the 2026 Amended and Restated Alberta South Central Mutual Aid Agreement.

Alberta Municipalities Energy Program – Participation in 2028-2029 Natural Gas RFP and Contract

  • The Town's current natural gas contract with ABMunis ends December 31, 2027. The organization is preparing an upcoming Natural Gas Aggregation RFP for all their members who have contracts ending 2026 and 2027 and is gathering interest in participation. 
  • Council authorized the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to sign the participation agreement for the upcoming Natural Gas Aggregation Request for Proposal (RFP).
  • Council also authorized the CAO to sign and execute the finalized agreement/contract with ABMunis upon completion of the RFP process.

Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program Policy No. 5102

  • Administration was previously directed to bring amendments to the Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program Policy to allow for consideration of annual funding requests from community groups.
  • Council adopted the FCSS Grant Program Policy No. 5102, as presented.

 

BYLAWS

Bylaw No. 26-07, Municipal Development Plan Amendment No. 3 (MDP Review - Module A)

  • The Town of Strathmore is proposing a series of modular update amendments to the Municipal Development Plan that will collectively amount to the completion of the Town’s Municipal Development Plan Review.
  • Bylaw 26-07 is the first modular amendment to the Municipal Development Plan and focuses on growth management, fiscal sustainability, economic development, and agricultural operations. It also includes implementation, monitoring, and review policy updates, as well as updates to introductory sections, along with a range of technical and stylistic updates.
  • Council gave a First Reading to Bylaw No. 26-07, being bylaw to amend the Town of Strathmore Municipal Development Plan.
  • Council directed Town Administration to schedule a Public Hearing for Bylaw No. 26-07 on November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.

2027 Fees Bylaw No. 26-15

  • Approximately 30% of the Town's revenues are derived from fees and charges authorized in this bylaw. These are reviewed annually and adjusted to reflect changes in level of services, increased contribution to reserves or cost recovery in delivering the program as well as inflation.
  • Knowing what fees are set at for 2027 helps Administration and Council in the upcoming budgeting process.  
  • Council adopted Bylaw No. 26-15, being the 2027 Fees Bylaw.

 

After the Regular Council Meeting concluded Council moved on to their annual Organizational Meeting. 

Organizational Meeting

BUSINESS

Town of Strathmore's Meeting Schedule 2026-2027 

  • A proposed Council Meeting schedule for the upcoming year was presented to Council for consideration.
  • Council adopted the 2026-2027 Council Meeting Schedule, with one change to move the first Budget meeting to November 17, 2026. The calendar can be found on the Town’s website.

Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule 2025-2029

  • The Municipal Government Act states that Council must appoint a deputy chief elected official. The Deputy Mayor will take the chair if the Mayor is unavailable or relinquishes the chair.
  • Council confirmed the Deputy Mayor Rotation Schedule which was originally adopted during Council's inaugural organizational meeting on October 29, 2025.

Council Seating Arrangement 2025-2029

  • Annually Council may determine its Chamber seating arrangement.
  • Council chose to draw names for seats.
  • When watching Council online the order from left to right will now be: Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Wiley, Mayor Fule, Councillor Brown, Councillor Wegener and Councillor Hyde.

Board and Committee Appointments (Councillor)

  • This is the annual opportunity for Council to consider how it wishes to be involved in various Boards and Committees.  Council may choose to identify and appoint members to external and internal boards and committees from date of appointment to October 31, 2027. The exception being WADEMSA, which has an end date of December 31, 2026.
  • Councillors were appointed to each Board/Committee as follows:
    • Councillor Brown and Councillor Hyde to the Community Futures Wild Rose Board.
    • Councillor Langmaid to the Marigold Library Board.
    • Councillor Wiley to the Municipal Library Board.
    • Councillor Wegener and Councillor Brown to the Wheatland and District Emergency Medical Services Association.
    • Councillor Chisholm and Councillor Hyde to the Wheatland Housing Management Body Board.
    • Councillor Brown and Councillor Chisholm to the Regional Emergency Management Committee.
    • Councillor Hyde to the FCSS Advisory Board.
    • Councillor Langmaid to the Municipal Policing Committee.
    • Mayor Fule, Councillor Langmaid, Councillor Chisholm and Councillor Hyde to the Intermunicipal Collaboration Committee.

Board and Committee Appointments (External Candidates) - Disclosure harmful to personal privacy - ATIA S. 20(1)

Following the closed meeting, Council appointed the following individuals to various boards and committees.

  • Christopher Bell to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for a term of one (1) year ending October 31, 2027.
  • Ethan Chow to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for a term of one (1) year ending October 31, 2027.
  • Doug Anderson to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for a term of one (1) year ending October 31, 2027.
  • Pierce Swalwell to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for a term of one (1) year ending October 31, 2027.
  • Peter Lipp to the Subdivision Development and Appeal Board for a term of one (1) year ending October 31, 2027.
  • Dirk DeGagne to the Assessment Review Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.
  • Virginia Howard to the Community Improvement Program Committee for a term of two (2) years ending October 31, 2028.
  • Johnathan Strathdee to the Community Improvement Program Committee for a term of two (2) years ending October 31, 2028.
  • Dirk DeGagne to the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.
  • Alex Ajireloja to the Family and Community Support Services Advisory Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.
  • Carly Patrick to the Municipal Library Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.
  • Lindsay Walker to the Municipal Library Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.
  • Sydney Champigny to the Municipal Library Board for a term of three (3) years ending October 31, 2029.

 

*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: 

October 21, 2026 – Regular Council Meeting

October 21, 2026 – Organizational Meeting – Part 1

October 21, 2026 – Organizational Meeting – Part 2

October 21, 2026 – Organizational Meeting – Part 3

 

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

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