Notice of Decisions

Development Permit NumberSite Information & DecisionProposed Development217-2513 Valley CrescentDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 9, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: October 30, 2025Covered deck with rear yard setback variance198-2550 Vista CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 14, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 4, 2025Accessory Suite with variance205-2545 Maclean CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 14, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 4, 2025Rear yard setback variance207-25109 Aztec CrescentDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 14, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 4, 2025Accessory Suite with variance219-2529 Murphy CloseDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 14, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 4, 2025Rear yard and Projection relaxation220-255466 Vista TrailDecision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 14, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 4, 2025Landscaping variance228-255300 Vista Trail, Unit A4Decision: ApprovedDate of Decision: October 17, 2025Appeal Jurisdiction: RISDABAppeal Deadline: November 7, 2025Home Based Business 2Updated: 2025-10-17

Blackfalds Council Approves 2026 Interim Budgets

Blackfalds, Alberta (December 12, 2025)– During the November 25 and December 10 Regular Council meeting, Blackfalds Council approved the 2026 interim capital and operating budgets as well as the three-year financial plan.With the recent election year ending, Council has approved interim budgets to give themselves time to review the budget documents and Town operations, and will attend a budget workshop in February, with the formal adoption of the budget in spring 2026.“With the approval of the capital and interim operating budget, Council is ensuring stability as we move into the new year. It is allowing us to maintain operations, programs, services, and infrastructure our community relies on while we prepare for our budget workshop in February,” said Mayor Laura Svab.The operating budget includes everything needed for day-to-day Town operations such as salary changes, costs for insurance, electricity, natural gas, etc.The capital budget accounts for large upcoming projects including South Street upgrades, equipment replacement/upgrades, and facility and land improvements, with a total estimate of $2,827,300.Tax implications will be shared in early spring once the budget has been reviewed and formally adopted, shared Chief Administrative Officer Kim Isaak."While this is only the beginning stage of approving the budget, I'm excited to see the partnership between Administration and Council as we decide how to deliver the most efficient and cost-effective services and amenities to the residents of Blackfalds. I look forward to the discussions, learning, and collaboration that will lead us to the formal adoption in the spring," said Isaak.For more information:Laura SvabMayor403.391.9485lsvab@blackfalds.caKim IsaakChief Administrative Officer403.885.6255kissak@blackfalds.ca

Notice of Proposed Development

The Town of Blackfalds, Planning and Development Department, has received a development application for the address noted below. As this is a discretionary use and a variance is being requested, Land Use Bylaw 1268/22 requires adjacent landowners to be notified. The details are as follows:Permit No.260-25Legal Description:Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 152 3086Civic Address:115 Aurora Heights BoulevardProposed Use:Accessory suite with varianceVariance - less than 10 houses between permitted accessory suitesLand Use District:Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District (R-1S)Municipal Planning Commission Review Date: January 15, 2025 (tentative)Please provide this office with any written comments and/or concerns that you may have with this application. To avoid delays by regular mail, responses may be received via fax to the Town of Blackfalds at (403) 600-0045 or at the general email at planning_development@blackfalds.ca.The response deadline is December 18, 2025. If we have not received a written reply by this date, it will be assumed that you have no objections regarding the proposed development.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT