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April 22,2025 Council Meeting Highlights

 

 

 

 

 

Council met on April 22, 2025 and reviewed the following items. 

April 22, 2025 Council Meeting Highlights

News:

Council proclaimed May 18-24, 2025, as National Public Works Week in Northern Sunrise County.

Council approved Development Permit Application 25-08 for the development of a temporary camp within NE-35-80-19-W5M with the standard development conditions and the following additional conditions:

  • The camp will be in operation for a period no longer than the 2025 tree planting season;
  • An Emergency Response Plan approved by the Director of Protective Services;
  • Muster point identified within the parking area, adequate lighting, and marked stalls for residents to ensure safety in case of an emergency; and
  • The site shall be reclaimed to its original state when the site is no longer in operation.

Council appointed Tyson Krall as a public member on the Agriculture Service Board. Council also appointed Amaya Ali to the Youth Council Advisory Committee.

Bylaws:

Council gave third reading and passed Bylaw B470/25 Tax Rate Bylaw for 2025.

  • Council gave second and third reading and passed Bylaw B469/25 for the purpose of redistricting 12.9 acres within part of SE24-81-21 W5M from Agricultural District (A) to Country Residential District (CR) as presented. 

Presentations:

  • Karla Reesor, Executive Director and Shelly Shannon, Outreach Education Coordinator with the Peace River Area Monitoring Program provided an update of their operations.
  • Cheri Peterson, Senior Manager with MNP presented the County’s 2024 Audited Financial Statements.

 Donations and Sponsorships:

  •  $500 to Emma Lavoie for the 2025 Shad Canada Summer Camp.
  • $75,000 to the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation for the Ken Sargent House project in Grande Prairie AB.
  • $1,000 to the Peace River Scottish Dance Society for their upcoming dance competition.
  • $1,500 Nord-Ouest FM to assist with their operations.

Upcoming Council Meetings:

May 13 and May 27 2025, regular Council Meetings 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.