Notice of Decisions

Development Permit NumberSite Information & DecisionProposed Development12-254914 Broadway AvenueDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: February 25, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: March 18, 2025Change of Use – Daycare, Major Updated: 2025-02-07

Changes to the Town of Blackfalds’ Residential Recycling Program Coming April 1

Blackfalds, Alberta (March 28, 2025)– As of April 1, the Town of Blackfalds’ recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Alberta. The Town’s service provider, E360 Solutions, will remain the same.The move to Circular Materials was approved by Council during the August 27 Regular Council meeting.The change to recycling programs is a direct result of the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation, as per the Government of Alberta, which shifts the financial, operational, and marketing responsibility for recycling from municipalities to the organizations that produce and sell packaging and paper. Circular Materials is the organization that is responsible for implementing and managing the recycling system in Alberta on behalf of the Producers and the Province.Circular Materials will launch a recycling mobile app on April 1 that will feature recycling collection schedules, materials search, service alerts, and more.For residents, the only real change will be the line of communication, as complaints will now be the responsibility of the service provider E360 for efficiency, as well as effective customer service.Starting April 1, for any concerns or complaints regarding both recycling curb-side pick-up, and waste and yard waste curb-side pick-up, residents will be asked to contact E360 Solutions directly.For residential recycling: EPR AlbertaFor waste/organics: E360S DispatchThere will be no changes to the current pick-up schedule, acceptable materials, costs for residents, or bin layouts at this time.For Waste Transfer station concerns or complaints, please continue to contact the Town at 403.885.4677Please stay tuned for updates as we transition to EPR!

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.