Notice of Decisions

Development Permit NumberSite Information & DecisionProposed Development347-242 Anna CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: January 28, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: N/AAppeal Deadline:N/ASide Yard Relaxation1-2566 Westview CrescentDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: January 28, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: Regional SDABAppeal Deadline: February 18, 20252 Side Yard RelaxationsUpdated: 2025-02-07

Blackfalds’ Bike Skills Park to be Renamed Following Acquisition

Blackfalds, Alberta (January 27, 2025)– The Vesta Energy Bike Skills Park will be renamed the Parallax Energy Bike Skills Park following the acquisition of Vesta Energy by Parallax Energy Operating Inc.The acquisition was announced in early December with a media release from Parallax stating “Parallax now owns and operates the former Vesta assets and is well-positioned for long-term organic growth. Parallax has retained the existing employees and contractors both in the greater Red Deer field operating area…” Vesta Energy was a long-time sponsor of several Blackfalds events, as well as the title sponsor for the Bike Skills Park, and Parallax assures that only the name will be changing, sharing that the relationship between the Town of Blackfalds and Parallax will continue as the company is committed to continuing its efforts to stay involved in the Blackfalds community.“As a local oil and gas producer with operations in the greater Red Deer area, Parallax Energy is thrilled to partner with the Town of Blackfalds to support one of the top municipal bike parks in Alberta,” shared Thomas Everett, Manager of Surface Land and Stakeholder Relations. “The Parallax Energy Bike Skills Park offers biking options for all ages and skill levels and that is what we love about it. A real community space to bring people together, encouraging physical exercise while allowing bike skill development on a top-tier track.”The Town will begin the process of updating all signage and communications to Parallax Energy Bike Skills Park in the coming months.

Special Council Meeting Notice

A Special Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with the following Agenda items:Aspen Lakes West - FOIP Section 24(1) Advice from OfficialsDisclosure - FOIP 17(1) Disclosure Harmful to Personal PrivacyRequest for Decision, Bylaw 1321.24 - Elections Bylaw (Third Reading)The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Civic Cultural Centre, 5018 Waghorn Street and is open to the public, except for those portions of the meeting which may be held in Closed Session.For more information, please contact Legislative Services (403) 885-6248, or info@blackfalds.ca