17_September_22_Council_Highlights

September 22, 2026 Council Meeting Highlights

News:

At the regular Council meeting held on September 22, 2026, Administration was directed to:

  • Schedule a meeting with Minister Loewen at the 2026 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Fall Convention to discuss weed control concerns on Crown Land.
  • Apply for the 2026/27 Alberta Community Partnership Program – Municipal Internship Program.
  • Send a letter of support for Birch Hills County's application for the Alberta Community Partnership Grant to investigate the Regional Drainage System Files Project.
  • Submit the Agricultural Service Board’s Resolution on expanding weather monitoring infrastructure and Operational Capacity in Northern Alberta at the 2026 ASB Regional Conference.

 

Policies:

Council approved Policy 4.7 Health and Safety, as presented.

 

Presentations:

  • James Richardson, MNP Consulting Services, provided a Service Level Review Presentation.

 

Donations and Sponsorships

  • $10,000 for the 2026 Nampa/Northern Sunrise County Christmas Gift Card Program.
  • $550 to the Peace Regional RCMP Community Advisory Committee for the upcoming RISK Program.  
  • $1,000 to the Town of Peace River Library Board for the Festival of Trees Silent Auction Fundraising Event.
  • $750 to the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association for their One-Day Forum.

 


Upcoming Council Meetings:

  • October 13, 2026, Regular Council Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Northern Sunrise County Council Chamber.
  • October 23, 2026 2027 Annual Budget Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Northern Sunrise County Council Chamber
  • October 27, 2026, Organizational Meeting, followed by the Regular Council Meeting at 9:30 a.m. in the Northern Sunrise County Council Chamber.

 

Council meetings will be available for virtual attendance.

To access the meeting link, visit northernsunrise.civicweb.net.