Council Highlights provide a summary of key discussions and decisions from Camrose County Council meetings. The strategic priority tags included throughout these highlights show how Council’s work supports the goals identified in the County’s Strategic Plan.
Learn more about the County’s Strategic Plan.
Administration Update
Administration focused on regional partnerships, service planning, and organizational improvements. Updates to the County’s Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) with neighbouring rural and village municipalities are now complete, while discussions continue with the City of Camrose and the Town of Bashaw.
The County’s new phone system is now fully implemented. Work also continued on recreation grants, asset management, facility maintenance, municipal communications, and preparations for upcoming budget planning.
Administration also met with Canada Post, and continued advocacy and collaboration with regional and provincial partners on issues affecting the County.
Strategic Priorities: Governance | Infrastructure | Social & Community
Public Works Update
Public Works continued advancing key infrastructure projects across the County. Utility replacements in New Norway are nearing completion, while engineering and design work continues for lagoon and utility improvements in Ferintosh, lagoon repairs in Round Hill, and the County’s Water Master Plan.
Following Council’s decision to prioritize bridge infrastructure, bridge maintenance and replacement work is moving forward, including construction beginning on BF7603. Regular road operations continued with grading, graveling, culvert work, line painting, and a second round of roadside mowing.
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure | Environment | Governance
Planning & Development Update
Planning staff continued working with residents on subdivision and development applications, site inspections, compliance matters, and updates to Intermunicipal Development Plans. Work also progressed on Buffalo Lake wastewater planning, the former Seed Cleaning Plant subdivision, and preparations for upcoming budget and grant opportunities.
Staff also continued reviewing changes to provincial gravel pit regulations and how they may affect future planning and development in the County.
Strategic Priorities: Governance | Agriculture | Environment
Economic Development & Tourism
Economic Development focused on promoting local businesses, attracting investment, and preparing several new initiatives for fall. Work continued on the Made in the Camrose Region program and tourism itinerary development, along with planning for a Tourism Operators Roundtable and Small Business Week.
The Why Camrose County campaign wrapped up after producing more than 20 videos and reels showcasing local businesses, communities, and opportunities across the County.
Strategic Priorities: Economic Resiliency | Agriculture | Social & Community
Agricultural Services Update
Agricultural Services continued roadside and custom spraying, along with weed control work on properties where notices had been issued. Staff also completed annual wheat head and grasshopper surveys for Alberta Agriculture to help monitor crop and pest conditions across the region.
The Seed Cleaning Plant remained active with fall crop cleaning underway.
Strategic Priorities: Agriculture | Environment
Hamlet Cleanup Dates
Fall Hamlet Cleanup weekends are coming up! Transfer sites will be available for community cleanup from September 25–28 in Armena, Kingman, Ohaton, Round Hill and Tillicum Beach, and October 2–5 in Duhamel, Ferintosh, Kelsey, New Norway, Pelican Point and Meeting Creek.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Environment
Parks & Recreation Update
Improvements continued at County recreation areas, including completion of the new aeration system at the Nature Centre and construction of the gazebo at Tillicum Beach. The Nature Centre also has the fall fish stocking upcoming.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Environment
Protective Services Update
Protective Services responded to 47 public complaints during August and approved 30 overweight and over-dimensional permits. Traffic and commercial vehicle enforcement remained a priority, including joint inspection operations with Wetaskiwin County.
Fire Services continued supporting regional departments through training, mutual aid planning, dispatch coordination, and implementation of the updated Fire Services Bylaw. Emergency Management work also continued on the Regional Emergency Plan and a joint emergency exercise with the City of Camrose.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Governance
RCMP Quarterly Update
Council received the Camrose RCMP quarterly Community Policing Report for April through June. During that period, RCMP responded to 536 calls for service in Camrose County, while overall Criminal Code offences decreased 24% compared to the same period last year.
Property crime continues to trend downward, with break and enters decreasing 45% year over year. RCMP continue targeted patrols and investigations focused on repeat offenders and property crime, while working closely with Camrose County Protective Services, Camrose Police Service, and other regional partners.
Community engagement also remained a priority through school visits, public education, interagency collaboration, and preparations for the RCMP Youth Academy hosted at New Norway School.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Governance
Regional Wastewater Study Supported
Council approved Camrose County’s participation in the Buffalo Lake Regional Wastewater Feasibility and Action Plan and supported a joint Alberta Community Partnership grant application led by the Summer Village of Rochon Sands.
The study will explore potential regional approaches to wastewater servicing around Buffalo Lake. Camrose County’s contribution will be $5,000, dependent on the grant application being successful.
Participation in the study does not commit the County to future wastewater infrastructure, mandatory connections, a regional services commission, or future capital spending. Any future commitments would require separate Council approval.
Strategic Priorities: Infrastructure | Environment | Governance
Intermunicipal Agreement Concluded
Council completed all three readings of Bylaw 1594, repealing Bylaw 1410 and formally concluding the Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework (ICF) with the County of Wetaskiwin No. 10.
Both municipalities agreed the formal framework is no longer required because there are currently no shared services between them.
Strategic Priorities: Governance
Rural Healthcare Advocacy
Council directed Administration to prepare a response to the Alberta Medical Association outlining medical and healthcare challenges affecting Camrose County residents.
The response, to be signed by the Reeve, will provide a rural perspective and help ensure local healthcare concerns are represented in broader discussions about access to medical services in Alberta.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Governance
Rail Safety Week Proclaimed
Council proclaimed September 21–27, 2026, as Rail Safety Week in Camrose County, joining communities across Canada in raising awareness about staying safe around railway tracks and crossings.
The proclamation encourages residents to recognize the importance of safe behaviour around railways and helps promote the prevention of rail-related incidents.
Strategic Priorities: Social & Community | Governance
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Tower Consultation Changes
Council authorized a letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) expressing concerns about proposed changes to the public consultation process for communication tower siting.
The proposed changes could reduce notification requirements, shorten opportunities for public response, and limit who can participate in the consultation process. Council’s response will emphasize the importance of ensuring residents and municipalities continue to have a meaningful opportunity for input when new communication towers are proposed in their communities.
Strategic Priorities: Governance | Social & Community
Reeve’s Report
The Reeve represented Camrose County at municipal, community, and regional meetings throughout the month. Discussions with the City of Camrose focused on Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks, while Council also provided input into the County’s developing Water and Wastewater Master Plan.
The Reeve met with representatives from the University of Alberta Augustana Campus and participated in discussions with Canada Post. Community events included the Bashaw Parade and the Camrose County Community Barbecue, which welcomed residents and community partners for an afternoon of activities and served approximately 300 hotdogs.
Strategic Priorities: Governance | Infrastructure | Social & Community
More Information
For more information on items discussed at the Council Meeting, please review the full Meeting Agenda.
These highlights are provided for information purposes only and are not an official record of the meeting. Official meeting minutes will be available following approval by Council at a subsequent meeting.
