Regular Council Meeting Highlights for October 13, 2026

You can watch the meeting recording on the Town’s official Agenda and Minutes webpage through the meeting calendar. 

Any previous Council meetings can be found on the Town’s official YouTube channel.

Strategic and Corporate Plan Q3 Report

The 2026-2029 Town Strategic Plan outlines the priorities and measurable outcomes guiding the Town towards the long-term vision defined in the Municipal Development Plan. The annual Corporate Plan aligns work, allocates resources, and outlines measured progress in the achievement of the Strategic Plan. The Strategic and Corporate Plan quarterly report provides the progress status on actions and results for the key initiatives from each of these guiding documents.

Last night, Council accepted the Strategic and Corporate Plan Q3 2026 Report for information. 

Snow and Ice Control Level of Service Update

The Snow and Ice Control Policy, approved in 2025, established a consistent, priority-based framework for winter maintenance. Last night, Council accepted for information the Snow and Ice Control Level of Service Update. The presentation provided an overview of resources, service priorities, and recent operational activity, along with identifying challenges that affect service delivery. 

Emergency Management Update

Each year, Administration provides Council with an update on the emergency management activity conducted by Administration, as legislated by the Government of Alberta. In the 2025/2026 term, some of the activities included: 
•    Continued organizational training to ICS 200 level
•    Hosted Emergency Preparedness week in May
•    Hosted Fire Hall Open House in October
•    Completed annual review of emergency response plan
•    Participated in Regional Emergency Management Exercise
•    Participated in the Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Partnership

Council accepted the Emergency Management Update for information. 

Tax Recovery Public Auction

Municipalities are required to identify properties in tax arrears as of March 31 each year. Any parcel of land that remains in arrears for a second year must be offered for sale at public auction. 
Property owners may pay their outstanding tax balance or enter into a payment agreement with the Town before the auction to have their property removed from the sale.

Last night, Council approved the properties proceeding to the 2026 public auction and the conditions of sale. The public auction is scheduled for December 11, 2026, at 10 AM in the Town Office Council Chambers. 

Learn more about the Agenda Items in the October 13, 2026, Agenda Package. 

Please note: This is not the official Town of Stony Plain Council Meeting Minutes. Refer to Agendas and Minutes for supporting documents and approved meeting minutes.