Council Meeting Highlights - October 29, 2026

Here are the highlights from the October 29 Council Meeting:

Organizational Meeting

• During the Organizational Meeting, Councillor Sklapsky was re-elected as Deputy Mayor for the upcoming year.
• Council reviewed the Boards and Committees Schedule and approved changes. The new list will be published on our website.
• Council moved that Council Meetings continue to be held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the Council Chambers at the Town of Grimshaw Administration Building.

Regular Meeting

• Following the public hearing, Council referred Bylaw No. 1220, which amends Land Use Bylaw No. 1146, to the regular Council meeting and passed second and third readings as presented.
• Council authorized Mayor Messner to attend the Grimshaw Public School Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 10, 2026, at 10:30 am, and the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Grimshaw Legion on November 11, 2026, and to deliver a speech on behalf of the Town at each ceremony.
• Council approved the request from Lac Cardinal Regional Economic Development Board that the three participating municipalities enter into a new economic development service agreement for a term of one year. A one-year term will allow the Board to maintain continuity of economic development services while providing the flexibility needed to assess and implement any future regional model that may emerge from these discussions.
• Council directed Administration to compile quotes for a microphone system in the Council Chambers and bring back the information to a future Council Meeting.
• The RFD for the 2027/2028 Arena Ice Plant Start-Up and Season Commencement was tabled until Administration engages with all user groups about how this RFD would impact them.
• Council approved the RFD for the Mile Zero Regional Multiplex Arena Ice Rental Rates Increase, which will take place on April 1, 2027, and directed Administration to draft a policy for yearly increases.
• Council tabled the RFD for the MZRM Field House Membership & Rental Rates Increase until Administration has completed public engagement with all user groups and brings back the compiled information.
• Council approved the implementation of the 20% rate increase for the Les Shaw Fitness Centre effective January 2, 2027.
• Council approve the implementation of the 25% rate increase for the Grimshaw Swimming Pool effective January 1, 2027.
• Council tabled the discussion regarding the RFD for the Proposed 2027 Utility Rate Adjustments until the November 12 Council Meeting and directed Administration to include a utility rate comparison with Peace River.
• Council accepted the draft Capital budget as presented.

The next Regular Council Meeting will be November 12, in the Council Chambers. Council would like to welcome residents to attend and view in person. If you wish to speak to our Councilors, please send a written request to CAO@grimshaw.ca and we will add you to the next available agenda.