Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THATthe following development permit has been APPROVED by the Development Authority under the provisions of Land Use Bylaw No. 1268/22 and amendments thereto:Permit No.237-22Legal Description:Lot 9, Block 6, Plan 992 3430Civic Address:78 Sunridge AvenueProposed Use:EastSide Yard Relaxation for Greenhouse of 0.50m (50%) Date of Decision:January 24, 2023The 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) 343-3394WITHIN 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 (RISDAB), is valid following the completion of the twenty-one (21) day appeal period, being February 14, 2023

Blackfalds Chief Administrative Officer to Retire in 2023

Blackfalds, Alberta (December 21, 2022) –Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Myron Thompson has announced he will retire from the Town of Blackfalds in March of 2023 to spend more time with his family and friends, travel, and participate in consulting work.CAO Thompson has been with the Town for nine years, making his time in municipal government a total of 33 years, and in that time, he has overseen many projects, but some projects stand out more than others."There are so many accomplishments achieved over my term as CAO, all thanks to the efforts of many. One that stands out, mainly to the complexity, is the Gregg Street/Womacks Road realignment, Eagle Builders Centre parking lot, and Border Paving Plaza," he shared."I've enjoyed my 33-year career in municipal government, but by far, my nine years with the Town of Blackfalds has been the highlight," said Thompson. "Mainly because of the great staff, the growth of the community, and overall progressiveness of the organization."Mayor Jamie Hoover shared that he feels the Town has been very fortunate in having CAO Thompson and that his efforts have paved the way for an easy transition with a successor."The Town of Blackfalds has been fortunate to have Myron Thompson culminate his long municipal career in his role as our CAO for nine years, and his contribution and impact during a milestone period in this Town's history," shared Mayor Hoover. "He is leaving his staff and senior administration in a strong position for success after he begins his well-deserved retirement from his role. On behalf of this Council, I wish Myron and [his wife] Cheryl all the best in this next chapter."While CAO Thompson looks forward to his retirement, he will take many memories of the Town of Blackfalds."I've seen tremendous positive change and progress in the community over the term that I have been CAO and have been very proud to be part of it," Thompson said.The Town of Blackfalds thanks CAO Thompson for his many years of dedication and leadership, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.Formoreinformation:Jamie HooverMayor403.872.2555jhoover@blackfalds.caMyron ThompsonCAO403.885.6255mthompson@blackfalds.ca

Blackfalds Council Approves 2023 Capital and Operating Budget

Blackfalds, Alberta (December 14, 2022)– Council approved the 2023 operating budget during the December 13 Regular Council meeting, which will result in a tax increase of 4.7% for 2023. This approval followed the acceptance of the 2023 Capital Budget on November 22.In developing the budget, Council and Administration focused on the current economic outlook and balancing costs with service levels that the citizens of Blackfalds have come to expect.Over the past four years, the Town of Blackfalds has worked hard to keep the tax increases low, averaging about 1.3 percent, well below the annual provincial consumer price index, as per Mayor Jamie Hoover.“Our Council and administration have worked very hard since the beginning of the budget deliberation to find reductions in our costs, and we are pleased with the results. We have kept the property tax increases to 0.6% over the last three years, but the realities this year with significant increases mean that we will have an increase in 2023,” he explained. “Our residents want services to remain similar to 2022, and we believe we have achieved that balance in the upcoming year.”Director of Corporate Services, Justin de Bresser, explained that considering the current economic outlook and higher costs, including policing costs that represent 3.8% of the tax increase alone, along with other factors faced by our residents, the current budget is not sustainable without an increase.“After working through the adjustments from the most recent budget workshop, Administration was able to balance the 2023 Budget with a tax increase of 4.7%,” de Bresser presented.Council approved the Operating Budget of $31,313,264.00.A copy of the presentation to Council can be found here.For more information:Jamie HooverMayor403.872.2555jhoover@blackfalds.caJustin de BresserDirector of Corporate Services403.885.6238jdebresser@blackfalds.ca