PUBLIC NOTICE | Bylaw 1348.26

Council has given first reading to Bylaw 1348.26, being a bylaw that will allow the Town of Blackfalds to incur indebtedness for the McKay Ranch Lift Station.The debenture or bank loan in the amount of $5,600,000 for the purpose of constructing the McKay Ranch Lift Station.If you wish to hold a vote of the electors to determine whether this bylaw should be passed, you must submit a formal petition within 15 days after the last date the proposed bylaw is advertised (Feb 12). A petition must meet the formal requirements of Section 221-226 of the Municipal Government Act of Alberta and be submitted to the Chief Administrative Officer at the Town of Blackfalds no later than February 28, 2026.Office of the CAOBox 220, 5018 Waghorn Street, | Blackfalds AB T0M 0J0or email: info@blackfalds.caThe McKay Ranch Lift Station Project will support the growth of the Town and provided sanitary servicing to the expanding east side.Resources:Proposed bylaw & Council reportsBorrowing Bylaw - Frequently Asked QuestionsA copy of the bylaw is also available to view in person at the Civic Cultural Centre front desk (second floor).

Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THAT the following discretionary use development permit has been APPROVED by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 1268/22 and amendments thereto:Permit No.2-26Legal Description:Lot 102, Block 10, Plan 142 2622Civic Address:130 Mitchell CrescentLand Use District:R-1M – Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot DistrictProposed Use:Accessory suite with variance(meets all required regulations in Land Use Bylaw 1268/22)Date of Decision:January 23, 2026The applicant or any person claiming to be affected by these decisions may, under Land Use Bylaw No.1268/22, appeal to the Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (RISDAB) by serving written notice and paying the appropriate fees at the following address:Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (RISDAB)Attn: Secretary to the RISDABc/o Parkland Community Planning ServicesUnit B, 4730 Ross StreetRed Deer, AB T4N 1X2P: (403) 343-3394Email: pcps@pcps.ab.caWITHIN TWENTY-ONE (21) DAYS after the Date of Decision.This is not a valid Development Permit. Issuance of the Development Permit, where no appeal is filed to the Regional Intermunicipal Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, is valid following the completion of the twenty-one (21) day appeal period, being February 14, 2026.Town of BlackfaldsPlanning and Development Department

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. with a total estimate of $37,945,052.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